A 19-year-old Fairfield man has been sentenced following proceedings Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Matt Vaughn. Caleb Stringfield pleaded guilty to Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 4 felony. Under the sentence imposed by the court, Stringfield was placed on probation for a term of two years and orde...

The Village of Cisne and Sunrise Sanitation will conduct the annual Spring City Wide Clean Up on Monday, June 8th. The cleanup service is limited to residents living within the Cisne city limits. Officials ask residents to place approved items neatly at the curb no later than the evening before cleanup day. Several ite...

The Edwards County Republicans will host a public meet-and-greet event featuring Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Thursday, May 28, in Albion. The event will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at 19 W. Main St. in Albion and is open to all voters at no cost. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Tracy in p...

The Groff Library is inviting the public to step back in time and learn about the roots of Grayville during the Gray Family Cemetery Tour, set for June 4th at 6 p.m. The tour will take place at the historic Gray Family Cemetery, located at the corner of South Street and Highway 1 in Grayville. Organizers say the event ...

The Grayville community is coming together to support Seth Schonaman after he lost his home and all of his belongings in a recent house fire. A special tip fundraiser will be held Monday, June 1, at The Flower Shop at the Four Way in Grayville, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friends, neighbors, and residents are encouraged to ...

The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for Monday, May 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by Laythan Musgrave, the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Boy Scouts, and the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" by John...

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host its eighth annual Strawberry Festival, Plant Sale and Cruise-In tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historical Village in Mt. Vernon. The event will feature strawberry shortcake, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and chili dogs, along with a large variety ...

Frontier Community College's Nursing Program held its annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 4 p.m. at the Cider Barn Tree & Ice Skating Venue south of Fairfield. Family, friends, faculty, and community members gathered for the outdoor ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating nurs...

The National Weather Service says the region could see multiple rounds of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms beginning today and continuing through the Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters are predicting widespread showers across southern Illinois, with average rainfall totals between 1 and 2 inches expected through th...

The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park, is preparing to open for the 2026 summer season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has announced swim lesson sessions, party availability, and season pricing information for the summer. Public swim lessons wil...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A SOUTH CENTRAL REGION...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Peoples National Bank LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. La Fuente Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Lions Club LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHIN...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. FNB Community Bank Taco Tierra vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Rush Appliance LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YO...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY (Weather Permitting): T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. CSI Insurance Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. Fairfield Banking Company Hayes Plumbing vs. Top Dog Diesel Repair LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'...

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 18TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: LeMond's Chevrolet vs. FNB Community Bank Friend Oil vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge NAPA vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball at J...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16TH LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED - FCHS GRADUATION - 2:00 PM AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM FRIDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Newton 8, Fairfield 2 Fairfield was led by Logan Tullis who went 2-2, Tallen Hixenbaugh who went 2-3, and Harv Keyser who...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Newton 4:30 pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Casey-Westfield at Southwest Park 4:30 pm AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AT CHRISTOPHER: The Fairfield Mules Boys Track team are Black...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Black Diamond Conference Championship Meet at Christopher 3:00 pm Lady Mules Track at the IHSA Sectionals at Newton 3:00 pm Mules Sportsman Club at the IHSA Bass Fishing Regionals at Rend Lake 6:00 am-2:00 pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisn...