The National Weather Service reports that breezy southerly winds today (Tuesday) are ushering much warmer air into the Tri-State region. Gusts of over 30 miles per hour are expected, leading to elevated fire danger throughout the area. A significant warming trend begins today, with temperatures climbing into the upper ...

The Fairfield Rotary Club has announced it will award up to four (4) one-time scholarships of $750 each to graduating seniors from Fairfield Community High School who plan to enroll in a post-secondary educational program leading to a degree or diploma. Scholarship selection will place equal emphasis on academic achiev...

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is inviting area residents to learn more about career opportunities within IDOC at an upcoming Community Job Fair & Recruitment Event. The event will take place at Albion City Hall in Albion, Illinois, on Thursday, February 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Representativ...

Late Monday night, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire on W Camp Ground Road near Bonnie in Jefferson County. The incident prompted a MABAS 52-40 callout, bringing in extensive resources from the region. Responding agencies included: Benton Fire Department with an engine Kell Fire Department with an...

Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition will test participants' knowledge of cooking tools, meat cuts, general cooking skills, and more. The event will be held on ...

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has announced an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in conservation and natural resources. The Corps is recruiting for Student Conservation Association (SCA) positions for a 12-week period during the upcoming summer season. Successful applicants will work directl...

First Brands Group, the parent company of Champion Laboratories in Albion, has announced the closure of two additional manufacturing plants as the company faces mounting financial difficulties. The Texas Workforce Commission has confirmed that First Brands is permanently closing its Cardone manufacturing plants located...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to support the local community during a challenging time by organizing a special Job Fair event on Wednesday, March 4th from 10am to 4pm at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. In an ongoing effort to connect residents with employment opportuni...

Community members are invited to help shape the future of local events as Wayne City Matters hosts a planning meeting for the year 2026. The meeting will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM at the Wayne City Community Building. Organizers are encouraging residents to attend and get involved, emphasizing that input ...

A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The event is presented in partnership with the Wayne County Health Department and the Fairfield Public Library as part of the &...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A WAYNE CITY SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Edwards County vs. Sesser-Valier Brownstown-St. Elmo vs. Christopher IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A RICHLAND COUNTY SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Paris vs. Olney (Richland Coun...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A ALTAMONT REGIONAL: Webber vs. Christ Our Rock Lutheran Wayne City at St. Elmo Sandoval at Altamont Cisne at Edwards County IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Lawrenceville vs. Ramsey Red ...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Swimming at the IHSA Sectional at Champaign OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: FAIRFIELD JV VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: POOL 1: Fairfield vs. Jasper Jasper vs. Carmi Fairfield vs. Carmi POOL 2: Olney vs. New Hope New Hop...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) SENIOR NIGHT 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A GALLATIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Christo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Class 2A Regional Championship 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A TEUTOPOLIS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Teutopolis vs. Robinson IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A ELDORADO REGIONA...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Salem Jasper vs. Wayne City New Hope at West Salem Cisne at Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: On Tuesday ni...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Flora (All 3 Levels) 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Waltonville Wayne City vs. Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A REGIONAL AT WEBBER: Edwards County vs. Webber Woodlawn vs. Lawrencevill...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Salem at the Mt. Carmel Regional 7:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Wayne City at Webber 7:30pm (A rescheduled game that was postponed by the snow storm). HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA CLASS 2A MT. CARMEL REGIONAL: Mt. Carm...