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SHOWERS AND STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY BEFORE SHARP TEMPERATURE DROP AND WEEKEND FREEZE
Southern Illinois residents can expect a warm Veterans Day followed by showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, before a significant cooldown brings freezing temperatures to the region this weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures today (Wednesday) will climb to arou...
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VETERANS DAY OBSERVED TODAY - WHAT'S OPEN AND CLOSED
Today is Veterans Day, a federal and state holiday honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The observance means several closures across Wayne County and Southern Illinois today, Wednesday, November 11th. Area schools are closed for the holiday, along with most banks and financial i...
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FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES TAX LEVY, ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENTS AND TIF DISTRIBUTIONS
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at Fairfield City Hall, approving the city's 2027 tax levy, agreements for animal control services, business district funding, and several expenditures related to infrastructure projects. The council approved a 4.99 percent increase in the city's 2027 tax levy, payable in 20...
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GOLDEN TICKET CINEMAS ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER REOPENING OF MT. VERNON MOVIE THEATER
Moviegoers in the area will soon have a local theater option again as Golden Ticket Cinemas has announced plans to reopen the Mt. Vernon movie theater sometime this month, with major renovations planned for 2027. The company confirmed the November reopening in a news release but has not yet announced an official openin...
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WEST FRANKFORT AND FLORA FIREFIGHTERS TURN FOOTBALL RIVALRY INTO CHARITABLE CHALLENGE
A friendly rivalry between the West Frankfort and Flora fire departments is turning Saturday's high school football matchup between the Redbirds and Wolves at Flora into an opportunity to support two charitable causes. West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 and the Flora Volunteer Fire Department have agreed to ma...
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BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR SOUTHWEST 11TH AND 12TH STREET AREA IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has announced that the boil water order previously issued for the areas of Southwest 11th & 12th Street area has been lifted. According to a notice issued by the city on Tuesday water samples collected from the affected area have passed the required testing. Resid...
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FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 5TH
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...
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD TO HOST FREE "CHILI WITH CHARLIE" EVENT DECEMBER 5TH
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...
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WAYNE CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR NOVEMBER 29TH WITH FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND CASH PRIZES
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...
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CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON PROBATION REVOCATION WARRANT, FACES NEW WEAPONS CHARGE
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...
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Obituaries
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, of Montgomery, TX (formerly of McLeansboro)
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, passed away at her home in Montgomery, TX on October 31, 2026. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, on June 13, 1953, Marilyn was the daughter of Dawain and Mary Smith. She was a remarkably warm and loving person who possessed the rare gift of forming deep, lasting friendships with everyone she met. ...
Nov 9, 2026
Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, 68 of McLeansboro
Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on December 25, 1957, in McLeansboro, Illinois, and married the love of her life on June 16, 2001. Her Christian faith and southern Illinois roots shaped the warmth, strength, and kindness she carried throughout her life. Na...
Nov 9, 2026
Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, of Dahlgren
Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Clarence was born in Hamilton County, IL on April 25, 1933 to parents Clarence Theodore Parr & Lela Virgene (Cross) Parr. On August 2, 1952 he married Phyllis Harter at Methodist...
Nov 5, 2026
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne, IL passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Elenora was born November 25, 1939, to Robert and Delberta (Platt) Haynes in Flora, IL. She married Harold E. Block on March 22, 1967, in Flora, IL. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2015. Elen...
Nov 4, 2026
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Dearl and Hilda (Browning) Williams. Yevonda married Ronald D. Bell on November 8, 1975, in Midland Texas. She worked for Dr. Stricklin for a time and as a...
Nov 3, 2026
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 25, 1938, the daughter of John "Jeff" and Evelyn (Flemming) McCollum. Jackie married Larry S. Pearson on June 14, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2015. She starte...
Nov 3, 2026
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Sophie was born on December 6, 1938 to Stanley & Angie Groszek. Sophie married Karol Rozycki, then remarried J.L. Johnson, and then married Charles Owen - all of whom preceded...
Nov 3, 2026
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born May 1, 1966, in Flora, the son of James B. and Rita A. (Yates) Taylor. He was united in marriage to Nancy Sue (Brown) Reed on July 31, 2001, in Rinard, and toge...
Nov 3, 2026
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Colton was born July 29, 1989 in Olney, the son of William Bruce and Annetta Rose. Colton loved being outdoors and family gatherings. He was an animal lover and loved his cats, chic...
Nov 2, 2026
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff, IL. passed away October 5, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Sue was born on March 22, 1935, to Elmo and Verl (Bullard) Mugrage at their home in Rinard, IL. She married Jerry Withrow on November 1, 1953 in Fairfield, IL. He preceded her i...
Nov 2, 2026
Hadley Ann Williams, 19 Days Old, of Benton
Hadley Ann Williams of Benton was born on October 7, 2026 at Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 26, 2026. While Hadley was only here for nineteen days, she left a lasting impact on all who got to meet her; especially her mommy, daddy, big ...
Nov 2, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: On Tuesday, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced the members of it's All-State Team. Fairfield Senior Aiden King was named to the IHSFCA ...
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
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...
Nov 10, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
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...
Nov 9, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
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. ...
Nov 7, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
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...
Nov 6, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
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...
Nov 5, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
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...
Nov 4, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
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...
Nov 3, 2026
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