The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, released Thursday, shows Wayne County remains in a Moderate Drought. However, Jefferson County and areas to the southwest in Illinois are now in Severe Drought conditions. Most of southern Illinois is shown in Moderate Drought conditions, and the southern two-thirds of Illinois is...

Tonight's Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $760 million, after no one matched the winning numbers drawn this past Wednesday night. The drawing will take place tonight just before 10 p.m. Central Time. If the winner elects to take the lump sum payment, they would receive about $326 million cash. If they elec...

A Salem, IL man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to separate charges of possession of methamphetamine and meth delivery. Media reports from Marion County say 36 year old Ryan Moghadam received a six-year prison sentence, with the prison sentence to be served concurrently, and he received credit for 94 days alre...

Bone Gap Christian Church will celebrate a major milestone next month as the congregation marks its 140th anniversary with three days of special services, guest speakers, and musical performances. The anniversary celebration will take place Friday, November 6th, through Sunday, November 8th, at the church, located at 3...

GATEWAY REGIONAL WATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CHANGE IN WATER DISINFECTION PROCESS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16TH Gateway Regional Water Company has announced a temporary change in its water treatment process that will affect customers in several Southern Illinois communities beginning Monday, November 16th. According to...

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is encouraging patients and their families to recognize hospital employees who have made a difference in their lives through its Guardian Hero Program. The program provides an opportunity for grateful patients and community members to honor individuals at Fairfield Memorial Ho...

A popular program that allows Illinois deer hunters to help feed families in need is returning for its fifth season. Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors and local food pantries to provide ground venison to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Southern Illinois. The pro...

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a career fair in Effingham next week, offering area residents an opportunity to learn about employment opportunities with the state agency. The career fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 5th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Effingham County Emergency Management A...

The Western Wayne Water District has announced that the boil water order issued Thursday, October 29, for a portion of its service area near Keenes has been lifted. The order had affected customers along County Highway 13, beginning at 1087 County Highway 13, north of the Mennonite Church, and extending south to 1005 C...

Daylight Saving Time will come to an end on Sunday, giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep as clocks are turned back one hour. Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The official time change takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks move back to 1 a.m., ma...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Benton Rangers at Benton 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the IHSA ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH SPORTS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Fairfield Lady Mules saw their outstanding volleyball season come t...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Benton at the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cisne vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: S...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NONE OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Edwards County St. Elmo-Brownstown vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: Wayne City vs. South Central Lawrenceville vs. Oblong AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. West Frankfort at the IHSA Class 2A Johnston City Regional 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL: Benton vs. Vienna IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Cowden-Herrick Edwards Count...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: There will be a Girls Wrestling, Parent/Athlete meeting tonight at 5pm in the FCHS cafeteria. Those girls interested in participating are encouraged with their parents to attend the meeting. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at St. Joe Geff vs. Iuka Cisne ...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Staunton Bulldogs at the Trainyard 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL: JASPER SHOOTOUT: GIRLS (JV): - New Hope vs. Olney GIRLS - Wayne City vs. Olney BOYS - Wayne City vs. Iuka BOYS - Flora vs. Bluford GIRLS - Jasper vs. Flora COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Southwestern Illino...