The Wayne County Circuit Court heard two probation violation cases on Thursday, resulting in new sentences for both defendants. Christopher Bartley, 52, of Olney, admitted to violating a previous sentence of probation related to an original charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a case dating back to Decembe...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of 23-year-old Odessa Staley of Carbon Hill, Alabama, on Thursday night. Staley was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for theft. Following her arrest, Staley was transported to the Wayne County Jail, where she is being held pending a court appearance.

(sign on the door at Hooper's Cleaners & Coin Laundry) A longtime Fairfield business, Hooper's Cleaners & Coin Laundry at 204 SW 3rd St., has ceased operations, marking the end of a local laundromat and dry-cleaning service that served the community for several years. The business had previously been purchased ...

Former White County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer, Darren Hays of Carmi appeared in court Thursday afternoon for a pre-trial hearing in White County. Hays, 57, remains lodged at the Saline County Detention Center while facing six counts of Custodial Sexual Misconduct and one count of Official Misconduct. Accord...

The Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District recently recognized local students through scholarships and conservation education programs. This year's $500 scholarship recipients were Addilyn Lafikes of Fairfield, Ava Greifzu of Cisne, and Alayna Marie White of Wayne City. The district also continued its annual...

Wrestling fans are invited as REDNECK CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (RCW) storms into the Old Sims School tomorrow (Saturday) night. This event promises non-stop excitement with a stacked card. Headlining the evening, the BIG TEXAN will be live and in action, thrilling fans with his powerhouse presence. Other marquee match...

The Wayne City Ruritan Club is celebrating the essential workers who keep the community strong and safe by hosting a free appreciation breakfast this month. In recognition of National Firefighters Day, National EMS Week, Nurses Appreciation Week, and Healthcare Workers Appreciation Week, the club invites all local hero...

Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson reminds the public that 2026 mobile home property tax bills were mailed back in April. The due date for payment is July 1st. Payments received after that date will be subject to a late fee of $25 per month, with a maximum penalty of $100. Officials say anyone who owns a mobile ho...

Frontier College is excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Frontier Bobcats Volleyball Camp! Flyers promoting the event will be distributed to area schools next week. All interested participants are encouraged to mail their payment and paperwork directly to Frontier College. Girls attending the camp will receive a camp ...

37-year-old Donald Currier of Grayville reached a plea agreement Thursday in White County Circuit Court stemming from a domestic disturbance investigation earlier this year. Currier was arrested in late April after authorities responded to a report of an active physical domestic dispute. In court Thursday, Currier plea...

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...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball at Eldorado 4:30 pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 pm (SENIOR DAY) HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Edwards County COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Lady Bobcats vs K...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at NCOE 4:30 pm Lady Mules Softball at NCOE 4:30 pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Odin SENIOR DAY Wayne City vs. Galatia SENIOR DAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Odin SENIOR DAY Wayne City vs. Galatia SENIOR DAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM SATURDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra 18, LeMond's Chevrolet 17 Erin Braddock Photography 20, Ambient Heating & Cooling 11 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge 5, NAPA 4 Potts Family Pharmacy 12, Rush Appliance 2 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TO...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 9TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: (Makeup games from Wednesday) PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Erin Braddock Photography vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. NAPA Rush Appliance vs. Potts Family Pharmacy LITTLE...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY: (Makeup games from Tuesday) T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Vaughan's Tire Doug Aman-State Farm vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: DiMaggio's vs. Hayes Plumbing Lions Club vs. Fairfield Banking Company LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: (Weather Permitting) T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. LeMond's Chrysler Peoples National Bank vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Top Dog Diesel Repair DiMaggio's vs. La Fuente LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S M...