The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Freeze Warning for portions of Southern Illinois beginning Friday night, as the coldest temperatures of the fall season move into the region. The Freeze Warning will be in effect from 11 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop as low as ...

A 47-year-old Wayne City man was arrested Tuesday, November 3rd following an extensive investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts in the Wayne City area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Joseph C. Cannon following a lengthy investigation into reported property crimes in and ar...

A woman charged with the murder of her husband, an Edwards County circuit judge, has been transferred from the Wayne County Jail in Fairfield to the Williamson County Jail in Marion. 46-year-old Megan Valentine is awaiting trial on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the November 5, 2024, shooting death of ...

The 9th Annual Fran Carter Memorial Scholarship Carnaby Square Fashion Show will be held Sunday at First Christian Church in Fairfield. The fashion show will begin at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. Reserved seating is available for $15 per person or $100 for a table of eight. Those attending are also encourage...

Citizens National Bank of Albion will host a free Family Movie Night on Saturday. The event, originally scheduled at the CNB Pavilion and Amphitheater in Albion has now been moved to Country Financial Hall at the Edwards County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 5 p.m. Families will be able to enjoy showings of "P...

A current White County Sheriff's Deputy will become the next sheriff of neighboring Gallatin County following Tuesday's General Election. Republican Nick Capeheart defeated Democratic challenger T. Scott Sauls by a vote of 1,332 to 734 in the race for Gallatin County Sheriff. Capeheart received approximately 64.5 perce...

A special Dine to Donate fundraiser and Bike Night will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield, with proceeds benefiting the Christmas with a Biker program. The Dine to Donate event will take place throughout the day, giving customers an opportunity to enjoy a meal while supporting the...

EMbraced Christian Academy will hold a chowder sale fundraiser on Saturday at The Ellen Moore Mission in Fairfield. The drive-through fundraiser will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the chowder is sold out. Chowder will be sold by the gallon only for $25 per gallon. Those purchasing chowder are asked to bring thei...

The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club is inviting area history enthusiasts to a special presentation featuring local author Maury Daubs on Monday, November 9th. Daubs, a Mt. Erie native, will discuss books he has written exploring Civil War history called, Following the Foot Steps of the 87th and its connections to the local area....

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host its annual Candlelight Walk at the Village on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1411 North 27th Street in Mt. Vernon. The event offers visitors an opportunity to step back in time and experience what life was like before electricity. Guests will be able to explore the h...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: ROME TOURNAMENT: CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs. Spring Garden 3RD PLACE GAME: Wayne City vs. Woodlawn CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Bluford vs. Raccoon JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Field AREA SPORTS RESUL...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Okawville vs. South Central IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: NCOE vs. Trico IHSA CLASS 2A CARTERVILLE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: R...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Fairfield at Albion Jasper vs. Allendale-St. Mary's (JV Only) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Okawville over Cisne in 2 Sets: 25-14 and 25-21 South Cent...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Cisne vs. Okawville South Central vs. Carlyle IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: NCOE vs. Waterloo Gibault Trico vs. Egyptian IHSA CLASS...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Jasper vs. New Hope Geff at Discovery Christian Cisne vs. South Central JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Wayne City at Bluford AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFF AT BE...

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...