Churches throughout Southern Illinois are preparing to serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child, an international outreach program that provides Christmas gifts to children in need around the world. National Collection Week is scheduled for Monday, November 16, through Monday, November 23, with several a...

A Fairfield woman has been sentenced to four and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a conviction on a methamphetamine charge in Wayne County Circuit Court. 47-year-old Susan J. Grove was sentenced Tuesday on a Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine stemming from a ...

A Crossville man has been sentenced to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a methamphetamine investigation in Wabash County. Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman announced Monday that 45-year-old Jonathan Acord of Crossville was sentenced by Circuit Judge William Hudson after being co...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is making it more affordable for homeschool students throughout Southern Illinois to begin earning college credits before graduating from high school. Through its Early College Homeschool Tuition Waiver, eligible students can receive tuition discounts of up to 70 percent while taking...

Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel has once again received national recognition for the quality of its orthopedic care, earning a Five-Star Rating for Hip Fracture Treatment from Healthgrades for the ninth consecutive year. Healthgrades, a national resource for information about physicians and hospitals, recognize...

The Illinois Basin Celebration will return to Oblong next month, bringing together regional oil industry professionals for a day of safety training, networking and educational activities. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th with complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning, followed by a catered lunch....

Fairfield's annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m., with several activities planned throughout the day to honor area veterans and recognize their service. Parade lineup will begin at 1 p.m. on North First Street near the High Rise, with positions assigned on a first-come, first-serv...

Authorities in Southern Illinois are searching for an escaped Tennessee prisoner serving a life sentence for murder after a stolen truck connected to the escape was discovered Tuesday in Marion. Marion Police identified the fugitive as Jacob Allen Morley, who authorities say should be considered dangerous. According to...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Boo on the Bricks Halloween celebration this Saturday on the Edwards County Square in Albion. The family-friendly Halloween event will take place from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., giving children and families an opportunity to enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating and H...

A special Dine to Donate fundraiser and Bike Night will be held Saturday, November 7th 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 ...

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...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Cisne (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. (Final regular season game) Lady Mules Tennis Player Wren Braddock will be at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament at Buffalo Grove OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Geff vs. Spring Garden Cisne at Flora JR HIGH GIR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. Edwards County Cisne at Iuka COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lake Land College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules celebrated Senior Night in styl...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. NCOE at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. *** SENIOR NIGHT *** OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City vs. Altamont JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jasper at Wayne City New Hope vs. Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOL...