The Quail and Upland Game Alliance (QUGA) met at the Fairfield Gun Club recently to update members on 2025-26 activities and to make plans for the coming year. The slate of officers for 2026 includes Terry Pilcher as president, Vern Gwaltney as vice president, Patrick Harvey as treasurer, Don Brockett as secretary, and...

Edwards County 4-H will offer a free workshop, "The Art of Coping," aimed at helping youth navigate end-of-year challenges through music, creative expression, and simple art techniques. The session is designed to promote emotional awareness, grounding, and healthy coping strategies. The event will take place ...

Get ready for a day of fun and festivities at Steph's Block Wide Spring Fling, happening Saturday, May 2nd, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will stretch from the former Mill Shoals Grade School to the Mill Shoals Christian Church. Those in attendance can look forward to a variety of vendors, rummage sales, baked goo...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify a suspect and vehicle linked to a recent theft at a local gas station. Detectives are seeking information about a female individual and a gold minivan believed to be involved in the incident. Authorities would like to speak w...

The stage comedy "No Body to Murder" will be performed at Nostalgia Theater (formerly Town Theater) in downtown Flora this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. each night. This entertaining whodunnit, directed by Stacey Earleywine, features a cast of local talent and promises laughs and surprises in a stormy-night s...

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon has once again earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition given to museums in the United States. Cedarhurst has maintained its accredited status since 2016, and museums must undergo a rigorous reaccreditation process at...

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) says gun owners have run out of legal options after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Illinois' ban on carrying concealed firearms on mass transit, even for those with concealed carry permits. The case, Schoenthal v. Raoul, questioned the constitutionalit...

Approximately 740,000 E Mishan Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue sauté pans are being recalled after dozens of reports that the handles can detach, posing a burn risk. The affected pans were sold as part of a two-piece set at Costco, Walmart, Amazon, and their respective websites. Consumers are urged to stop using t...

Wabash Valley College (WVC) has announced the recipients of this year's Student Senate Instructor Awards, recognizing three outstanding educators for their impact on students both inside and outside the classroom. The awards, based on student nominations, highlight the strong relationships instructors build with their ...

With the April 15th deadline nearing, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers to file their 2025 state income tax returns as soon as possible, especially if mailing paper forms. IDOR Director David Harris recommends filing electronically through My Tax Illinois for the fastest, most accurate proce...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Edwards County 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Edwards County 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Newton at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Mt. Carmel Wayne City vs. Woodlawn HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisn...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball vs. Cisne at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Cisne at Southwest Park 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at DuQuoin 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Richland County and Centralia at Lakeside Courts 3:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBAL...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball vs. Edwards County at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Edwards County at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules and Lady Mules Track Co-Ed Open Meet at the Train Yard Track 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrence...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Lawrenceville 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Lawrenceville 4:30pm AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: COLLEGE BASEBALL (FRIDAY): GAME 1: Southwestern Illinois College 9, Frontier Bobcats 0 GAME 2: Frontier Bobcats 6, Southwestern Illinois College 5 COLLEGE SOFTBA...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Southwestern Illinois College (Doubleheader) COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Kaskaskia College (Doubleheader) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fairfield 9, Wayne City 4 F...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Wayne City 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Wayne City 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Oblong COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Southwestern Illinois College COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Lakeland College (Doubl...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Benton at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs Carterville at Southwest Park 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Olney HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrenceville JR HIGH TRACK: New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Cla...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Richland County 4:30 Lady Mules Softball at Richland County 4:30 Mules and Lady Mules Track at FCHS Co-Ed Open Meet 4pm Mules Boys Tennis at Flora 4pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Altamont Wayne City vs. Murphysboro ...