White County Sheriff's Deputies, with help from the Shawneetown Dive Team, recovered three stolen firearms from a riverbank near New Haven on October 31, 2025. The weapons had been reported stolen during a burglary in September. Sheriff Jordan Weiss praised the deputies for their dedication and thanked the Shawneetown ...

The Edwards County CUSD #1 is accepting sealed bids for a variety of surplus vehicles, equipment, and miscellaneous items. Notable items include: 2007 6.6L Duramax Diesel Bus (#7) - minimum bid $1,450 2005 Freightliner w/ Mercedes engine (#19) - minimum bid $700 1996 Ford Econoline Van (does not run) 1994 Dodge 1500 Tr...

A community benefit will be held Saturday, November 15th at Wellen Farms, located at 9425 County Road 2025 North in Dahlgren, to support Travis, Sydney, and baby Isla Stevens. Born at just 24 weeks, Isla continues to show incredible strength as she remains in the NICU. Proceeds from the event will help the Stevens fami...

Governor JB Pritzker visited Carbondale Wednesday to announce new state infrastructure investments for Southern Illinois, including $2 million dedicated to upgrading several key roads in the city's downtown. The funding will support the reconstruction of Poplar, West Cherry, and West College streets, improving access t...

Illinois lawmakers have approved Senate Bill 1911 to address a projected $267 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, caused in part by new federal corporate tax cuts from the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill, now headed to Governor JB Pritzker, aims to "decouple" parts of Illinois' t...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says Southern Illinois is enjoying a stretch of pleasant, seasonable weather, but big changes are on the way. High pressure continues to dominate the region, keeping skies clear and conditions dry through today. Highs are expected to reach the upper 60s to lower 70s, with slightl...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital announces the upcoming retirement of Patrick L. Molt, MD, FACS, General Surgeon, who will retire at the end of 2025 after 26 years of service to the hospital and to the residents of Southeastern Illinois. Dr. Molt began his private practice at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in June 1999. From t...

Frontier Community College (FCC) will host Nursing Information Sessions, offered both in-person and virtually, for students applying to the 2025 and 2026 nursing programs. Attendance at one of these sessions is required before submitting a nursing program application. To register for a session and begin the applicatio...

State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Terri Bryant met with law enforcement officials at the Mt. Vernon Police Department this week to discuss ongoing challenges facing officers under recent state laws. The roundtable centered on the SAFE-T Act, the end of cash bail, and the TRUST Act, which outlines Illi...

The Wayne City FFA chapter will honor area veterans with a special Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, November 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Ag Shop. Organizers invite all veterans, their families, and community supporters to attend.

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: BENTON CLASS 2A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Massac County vs. Carmi-White County 6pm TRICO CLASS 1A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: NCOE vs. Edwards County 6pm JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jasper at...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Winter Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting at the Mule Barn at 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Albion JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: ROME TOURNAMENT: Wayne City vs. Patoka Summersville vs. Bluford Waltonville vs. Rome AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HI...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Massac County at the Benton Sectional at 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL - IHSA SECTIONALS: BENTON CLASS 2A SECTIONAL: Carmi-White County vs. Carterville 6pm TRICO CLASS 1A SECTIONAL: Edwards County vs. Trico NCOE vs. Steeleville ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Jasper at New Hope Cisne at South Central Wayne City at the Rome Tournament JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cisne @ Jasper Wayne City vs. Bluford AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - IHSA P...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at PORTA (Petersburg) IHSA Playoff 1st Round Kickoff at 3:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at IHSA Sectional at Wesclin OTHER AREA SPORTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - IHSA PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS...