This weekend is expected to be colder but on the dry side, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. Other than the possibility of a few sprinkles or flurries today, the next chance of rain isn't in the forecast until later next week. The lack of significant rainfall lately has resulted in drough...

The Jefferson County Historical Society is inviting the public to hear the story of a decorated Southern Illinois veteran this weekend. According to organizers, the program will feature Mt. Vernon resident Ted Buck and his presentation, "Story of an American Patriot." The event is scheduled for today (Februar...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 10 is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash which occurred late Friday morning in Johnson County. According to police, the crash took place at approximately 11:43 a.m. on February 20, 2026, on U.S. Route 45 near Ballowe Church Road. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency respo...

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Sheffel Boyle CPA's, the firm currently auditing the city's financials, was the only company to submit a bid for future audits. The board will review the proposal and discuss it further at next month's meeting. The council held a first read...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREPs) in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, and White counties throughout March. These patrols focus on enforcing safety belt and child safety seat laws, which require all vehicl...

The Illinois Farm Bureau is mobilizing its members to urge congressional support for the proposed 2026 farm bill, as the House Agriculture Committee prepares to begin markups on Monday. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 on Februar...

Three individuals entered guilty pleas in separate cases in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. Nicole Parker, 38, of Fairfield pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and was sentenced to two years of probation, plus court costs. She was ordered to pay a total of $330.97 in restitution to four victim...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Board action included: Approval of the consent agenda Acceptance of the flex fuel bid from Meyer Oil (Mach 1) for FY2026-27, with Derek Smothers casting the only "no" vote Approval of the 2026-2027 school c...

Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle leaving Huck's with a suspended registration. The driver fled at speeds reaching 90 mph, prompting Sheriff Jordan Weiss to have the deputy terminate the pursuit for safety reasons, while instructing the deputy to follow at a safe distance. As the cha...

Two candidates are in the running for the Republican nomination for District 20 Regional School Superintendent, with no Democratic contenders on the ballot. Sarah Emery of Carmi and Shain Crank of Galatia will face off in the upcoming Illinois General Primary. Sarah Emery currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Swimming at the IHSA Sectional at Champaign OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: FAIRFIELD JV VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: POOL 1: Fairfield vs. Jasper Jasper vs. Carmi Fairfield vs. Carmi POOL 2: Olney vs. New Hope New Hop...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) SENIOR NIGHT 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A GALLATIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Christo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Class 2A Regional Championship 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A TEUTOPOLIS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Teutopolis vs. Robinson IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A ELDORADO REGIONA...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Salem Jasper vs. Wayne City New Hope at West Salem Cisne at Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: On Tuesday ni...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Flora (All 3 Levels) 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Waltonville Wayne City vs. Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A REGIONAL AT WEBBER: Edwards County vs. Webber Woodlawn vs. Lawrencevill...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Salem at the Mt. Carmel Regional 7:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Wayne City at Webber 7:30pm (A rescheduled game that was postponed by the snow storm). HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA CLASS 2A MT. CARMEL REGIONAL: Mt. Carm...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Newton at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at North Mac Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at Vandalia OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Carmi-White County Cisne vs. Patoka HIGH SCHOOL GIR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5pm Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at North Mac and Boys Wrestling Sectional at Vandalia OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Sandoval - Wayne City Senior Recognition N...