The Wayne County Sheriff's Merit Commission is now accepting applications to update its hiring list for the position of Patrol Deputy. Applications are available at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and must be submitted by the close of business on June 19th. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, pos...

Wayne County Circuit Court saw multiple cases resolved Tuesday as Judge Denton Aud accepted guilty pleas and issued sentences for two area residents. Rachel Esmon, 47, of Cisne, pleaded guilty to unlawful sale of liquor to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. Esmon was sentenced to 12 months of court supervision and ordered...

Illinois Extension is inviting the public to explore a local highland cattle operation as part of the 2026 Summer Twilight Series. On Monday, June 22nd at 6pm, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Edmison Acres and Highland Cattle family farm at 777 County Rd 1875N, Johnsonville. Participants will learn abou...

Wabash General Hospital is marking a major milestone and everyone is invited to join the celebration. The hospital will host its 75th Anniversary and Patient Appreciation Day on Wednesday, June 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1518 College Drive in Mt. Carmel. Guests can look forward to a festive atmosphere under th...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and business meeting. Jessica Hosselton, executive director of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, will serve as t...

All vehicles, especially motorcycles, are invited to join the Southern Illinois Scavenger Hunt Ride, a unique charity event scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Riders and drivers across Southern Illinois will travel from Casey, IL to Elizabethtown (E-Town), solving clues and collecting items to support two local cause...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) has announced that several spots are still available for its annual Illinois Math and Science Summer Teachers Program, scheduled for June 23rd through 26th in Mt. Vernon. This unique professional development opportunity is open to Illinois grade 3 through 12 math and scienc...

A Massac County judge has denied pretrial release for George Bradfield, 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky, who is charged in connection with the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes in Southern Illinois. Bradfield appeared in Massac County court on Tuesday, where prosecutors sought to deny his release ahead of trial. The judge gran...

Mad Science of St. Louis prepares to bring its Fire and Ice Show to the Groff Library in Grayville on Monday, June 8th and will be presenting its "Plant the Seed of Science" program for youth as part of Groff Library's summer reading initiative, "Plant a Seed, Read!" which will kick off the library'...

Legislation spearheaded by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to address unfair and discriminatory auto insurance practices has passed the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 714, part of Giannoulias' broader Driving Change initiative, aims to tackle rising and increasingly unaffordable auto insurance costs across ...

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...

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...