The City of Fairfield and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Merry, Bright, and Grinchy." Entries are being accepted from individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and bands. There...

First Christian Church in Fairfield is inviting the community to enjoy a free, family-friendly event called "Chili with Charlie" on Saturday, December 5th following Fairfield's Christmas parade. The event will feature hot chili served while a Christmas movie plays, providing an opportunity for families and fr...

Wayne City is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 29th featuring decorated floats, festive vehicles, family activities and cash prizes for parade participants. Sponsored by Wayne City Matters, this year's parade will begin at 5 p.m., with organizers encouragi...

A 37-year-old Carmi man was arrested early Friday morning by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies on an outstanding warrant and now faces an additional weapons charge. Cory J. Gregg of Carmi was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant issued in connection with a petition to revoke his special 24-month probation senten...

A 35-year-old Geff man has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a felony conviction for driving while his license was revoked in Richland County. According to court records, Cody Ray Buchanan received the two-year prison sentence on Monday, November 2nd after being convicted o...

First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again provide a free Thanksgiving dinner for area residents on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The church, located at 106 South Fourth Street in Albion, will offer dine-in meals, carryout orders, and deliveries to help ensure community members can enjoy a t...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau has announced its schedule of upcoming events for the 2026-2027 season, including four Raccoon Roundups and a Farm Finance Forum. The events will take place between November and February, with the first Raccoon Roundup scheduled for Tuesday, November 24th. The Farm Bureau has scheduled four...

Illinois residents can now shop for health insurance coverage for 2027 as the annual Get Covered Illinois open enrollment period gets underway. The state's official health insurance marketplace is offering residents an opportunity to compare plans, apply for financial assistance and enroll in or renew coverage. Open en...

A portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mt. Vernon will be officially dedicated later this month in memory of a Southern Illinois Marine who lost his life while serving in Iraq nearly 21 years ago. Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, who died in January 2006 while serving his country, will be honored...

Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost is applauding the announcement of more than $190 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems across Illinois. The funding, announced Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is being awarded through the Rural Health Transformation P...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at Opdyke-Belle Rive Geff vs. St. Joe Cisne vs. Carmi Wayne City at Field JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Carmi Wayne City vs. Opdyke-Belle Rive AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: O...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A OKAWVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: NCOE vs. Okawville IHSA CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: Red Bud vs. Breese Central JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. Summersville Geff at Grayville Ci...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 2A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Flora vs. Shelbyville West Frankfort vs. Auburn Nashville vs. Vandalia IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Mt. Carmel vs. Benton St. ...

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...