Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky say the southern Illinois region should experience fairly typical late May and early June weather the next several days. The latest forecast indicates high temperatures in the low to mid 80s through next week, with only small chances of showers and thund...

According to information from this past Tuesday's Mt. Carmel City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge indicated that the city's new Aquatics Center is moving closer to reality. Residents can expect to see major changes at the site over the next several weeks, Mayor Judge said, as work progresses on the pool and bathhouse ...

Reports out of Maron County say a Salem, IL man has been sentenced to four years in prison after his probation was revoked on multiple convictions based on new charges being filed against him. Tyree Wilborn had been placed on probation earlier for mob action following an incident in April of 2025, where he reportedly s...

28 year old Joshua Scott of Centralia, IL has been sentenced to three years in prison following a guilty plea in Marion County Court to threatening a public official. Media reports say Scott was accused of threatening bodily harm or sexual assault to a Salem Police Sergeant or his family. Scott will have to serve six ...

An accident at the Jaycee Lake spillway north of Mt. Vernon, IL early Thursday night injured a woman from Ohio who was visiting family. Reports out of Marion County say 19 year old Dana Peters lost her balance and fell about 15 to 20 feet from a concrete beam support structure to shallow water in the spillway below. Of...

This past Fridday, May 29th marked the 44th anniversary of the tornado that struck the city of Marion, IL. Several family members of those lost in the storm joined community members and city leaders Friday afternoon at Tower Square Plaza to remember the victims. The tornado struck at 3:15 p.m. that day and damaged or ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the USDA have announced a temporary waiver of hours-of-service rules for fertilizer deliveries, aiming to help farmers receive critical supplies faster during the busy planting season. Federal regulations typically limit the hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle trans...

Young anglers are invited to cast their lines at the upcoming Kids Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Whitetail Shelter at Sam Dale Lake. The event is open to children ages 5 through 16 and will run from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Organizers say the tournament will f...

A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunity to paint while sipping their favorite beverages. All painting supplies are provided, and each participant will take ho...

The Fairfield Elks Lodge will host its monthly bingo night on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with games beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will play 10 games, each featuring a $100 prize. The evening will conclude with the lodge's popular $1,000 blackout game. Organizers invite the community to attend, support the ...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: 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: NO E...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 9, Dimaggio's 7 Carter Trucking 13, Lions Club 6 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hayes Plumbing 6, Taco Tierra 0 LeMond's Chrysler 6, NAPA 1 MINORS: G&E Home Inspection 14...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: DiMaggio's vs. Fairfield Banking Company Lions Club vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Stewa...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Friend Oil vs. FNB Community Bank Erin Braddock Photography vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Rush Appliance vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel Potts Family Pharmacy vs. NAPA LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 23RD LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A EDWARDS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Edwards County vs. Lawrenceville IHSA CLASS 1A WALTONVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs....

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...