The City of Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors from around the area. Residents interested in having their yard sale listed on the official map can do so by calling 618-8...

Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their skills and knowledge through a series of friendly competitions. Participants will be judged in several events, including the egg cli...

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White Counties will host a Survivor Brunch honoring cancer survivors on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. The guest speaker will be Sandy Burke, a Relay volunteer and caregiver. "We welcome survivors and caregivers from all three counties for this celeb...

Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a drive-through to showcase their prom attire. The celebration continues at 7:00 p.m. with the coronation ceremony, where this...

Patrick James, founder and CEO of First Brands, is set to go on trial July 13th accused of stealing billions from his own company to fund a lavish lifestyle. Prosecutors allege James operated a Ponzi scheme that defrauded banks and other lenders, a scheme that led to the collapse of the auto parts giant. The consequenc...

Spring planting is off to a strong start across Illinois, especially in the southern third of the state, as farmers take advantage of favorable field conditions. According to the USDA, 4% of the state's corn crop and 7% of the soybean crop have already been planted. The week ending April 12th saw an average of 4.2 days...

The Southeastern Illinois Area Chambers are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Regional Women's Conference, taking place Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Brubeck Arts Theater on the Wabash Valley College campus. Registration begins at 8:30am with a continental breakfast sponsored by Denise's Catering and More. The m...

For the fourth consecutive year, Edwards County 4-H has taken part in the 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, a statewide initiative to increase Illinois' oak tree population and promote tree conservation. Since the program's inception in 2022, Edwards County 4-H members have planted a total of 100 oak trees throughout...

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has successfully advanced legislation through the Illinois House aimed at making electricity bills more transparent for consumers. Severin, who serves as the House Republican Spokesman on the House Energy & Environment Committee, explained that many utility bills are fil...

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting will begin with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, approval of the March 10th meeting minutes, and approval of bills. Public comments will be h...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Hamilton County at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Hamilton County at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis at Herrin 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Oblong HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Olney JR H...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Track at the Lady Foxes Invitational at McLeansboro 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Red Hill Wayne City at North Clay HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Red Hill JR HIGH TRACK: WAYNE COUNTY INVITATIONAL MEET: Fairfield, Jasper, Ne...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Brownstown COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Olney Central College (Doubleheader) COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Wabash Valley College (Doubleheader) ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Boys Baseball vs. NCOE at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Mules Boys Track at the Tiger Invitational at Newton 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Red Hill HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City vs. Red Hill HIGH SCHOOL TRACK: Cisne at Newto...

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...