The office of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is now accepting applications for its third annual summer job program. Approximately 150 positions are available for college students, trade school students, graduate students, or graduating high school students who plan to enroll in college or trade school th...

The Illinois State Police have released data on arrests made in 2024 for human trafficking-related charges, including incidents in cities near Wayne County. This information, provided by the Trafficking Enforcement Bureau (TEB), underscores ongoing efforts to combat this critical issue. According to the report, Carbond...

Wabash Valley College is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Instructor of the Year awards, as selected by the Student Senate and student body. These annual awards honor faculty who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and a lasting impact on students' academic and personal growth. ...

The Edwards County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday night, March 27th in room 172 of the Edwards County K-12 building. It will be a closed session to consider student discipline. The meeting will begin at 7pm.

AllStar Package in Cisne is preparing for their Rib Cook-off to be held on Saturday, May 3rd. The event sponsored by Save A Lot in Fairfield, AllStar Package in Cisne and Brandon Irwin will again benefit the Feeding Kids of Wayne County program. Cash & gift prizes will be awarded; 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200 a...

The Fairfield City Council will meet Tuesday night at Fairfield City Hall. Agenda items include the approval of minutes and bills from the previous meeting, A presentation regarding the Work of Region 20 Birth to Five Illinois, resolution to enter into an agreement with Lewis Scrap Metal LLC, approval of a new phone ...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday night. The Board voted to approve the renewal of the IHSA membership for FY2026and to approve the renewal of the Catastrophic Insurance with Gallagher Student Health and Special Risk for FY2026 at a cost of $1,390. A motion was approved to purchase a ...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 34-year-old Shakeitha Shaniece Garrett of Geff Thursday on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Retail Theft. Garrett was booked and lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance. Fairfield resident, 39-year-old Christopher J. Han...

Two area residents appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 41-year-old Murl Bridges of Xenia pled guilty to a charge of Domestic Battery. Bridges was sentenced to a term of two years Probation and also was ordered to pay court costs. Fairfield resident, 20-year-old Bryan A. Bailey Jr. admitted in court Thurs...

The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met Monday night and several changes were made following a closed session. Delilah White has resigned from her position as the 8th grade girls' basketball coach. Rhonda Clark submitted her letter of intent to retire at the end of the 2028-2029 school year. Kelse...

Fairfield Mules Boys Tennis today at the Herrin Invite 10am Fairfield Mules Boys Baseball today at Mt. Carmel 11am. JV game to follow. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM FRIDAY Edwards Co 21, Wayne City 1 Anna-Jonesboro 10, Hamilton Co 6 Bethalto Civic 5, Columbia 3 Carlyle 23, Patoka/Odin 1 Casey-Westfield 16, Neo...

Fairfield Mules Cheerleaders held their awards ceremony Wednesday. Ashley Anderson was named Cheerleader of the Year while Livia Rankin was selected as Most Improved Cheerleader. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY Fairfield 10, Pope Co. 0 (5 innings) Webber 17, Cisne 16 Carlyle 12, Father McGivney 1 Casey-...

Fairfield Lady Mules Softball today at Southwest Park vs Pope County 4:30pm Fairfield Mules JV Baseball today at Veteran's Field at Lakeside Park vs Mt. Vernon 4:30pm Fairfield Mules Boys Tennis at Lakeside Park vs Centralia 4pm. Fairfield Lady Colts playing in the Volleyball Regional at Wayne City 6pm New Hope vs Cisn...

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM TUESDAY Fairfield 12, Grayville 2 (5 innings) Christ Our Rock 11, Wayne City 1 Altamont 2, Carlyle 0 Anna-Jonesboro 9, Marion 3 Belleville East 17, Mascoutah 6 Casey-Westfield 20, Sullivan 2 Centralia 10, Odin/Patoka 0 Century 12, Vienna 9 Chester 5, Marissa 1 Cobden 15, Webber ...

Fairfield Lady Mules Softball today at Southwest Park against Grayville 4:30pm Fairfield Mules Baseball today at Veteran's Field at Lakeside Park vs Grayville 4:30pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM MONDAY Fairfield 15 North Clay 0 (3 innings) Oblong 14 Wayne City 9 Casey-Westfield 5, Edwards Co 2 Carmi -White Co...