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FOUR AREA RESIDENTS APPEAR IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
24-year-old Kaleb Herren of Fairfield appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday and admitted to violating a previous order of probation on an original charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Herren, represented by Public Defender, Heidi Hoffee was sentenced to new term of Probation for a term of two ye...
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FAIRFIELD WOMAN IN CUSTODY FOR RESISTING ARREST, METH POSSESSION
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield woman, 31-year-old Sarah E Devous for Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer and also a Wayne County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. Devous was transported and loged in the Wayne County Jail pending a ...
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SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT SENDS WAYNE CITY WOMAN TO HOSPITAL
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies and first responders were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on US Hwy 15 and County Hwy 10 in Big Mound Township Thursday morning around 11 O'clock. Deputies say a 2011 Kia Sorento driven by 25-year-old Jordan Wheat of Wayne City was traveling eastbound on Hwy 15 when she...
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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS THURSDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield High School Board of Education met for the regular monthy meeting last (Thursday) night in the FCHS Study Hall. The board approved all the items under the Consent Agenda and approved the payment of bills with the inclusion of the payment from Operations & Maintenance to Brownstown Electric in the amo...
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FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FFA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP DINNER THIS SUNDAY
The Fairfield Community High School FFA Alumni Scholarship Dinner Fundraiser is set for this Sunday, February 23rd beginning at 11am at the Fairfield Rural Fire Department. Pork Chops, Sides, Dessert and Drinks will be available and the cost is by donation. Everyone is welcome.
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FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD MEETS MONDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met this past Monday night. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner provided updates on the district's financial status and building needs. The district has received 66% of its expected revenue and spent 57% of its budget, with the food service balance currently at $267,...
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS U.S. ATTORNEY FIRED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
President Donald Trump has officially fired Rachelle Aud Crowe, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, effective February 18. Crowe was among several "Biden Era" U.S. Attorneys targeted for dismissal by Trump. Following her termination, Ali M. Summers has stepped in as the Acting U.S. Attorn...
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LOCAL 4-H MEMBERS IMPRESS AT PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Local 4-H members showcased their skills at the first unit-wide 4-H Public Speaking Contest, hosted by Illinois Extension for Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties on February 17. Samantha Gaither, the Illinois Extension 4-H youth development educator, emphasized the importance of communication, stati...
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NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIE WEEKEND IS HERE THROUGH SUNDAY
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is excited to announce that the sweetest weekend of the year is here - National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. If you haven't gotten your freezers stocked up yet, we have you covered. Starting today thru Sunday (February 21st-23rd) will be the biggest weekend for the Girl Scout Cookie Progr...
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FARMERS TO SHARE HOW TO KEEP VALUABLE SOIL IN FIELD AT UPCOMING SEMINAR
When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others' hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm panel discussion for east-ce...
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Obituaries

Sandra Kay Fore, 77, of Fairfield
Sandra Kay Fore, 77, of Fairfield passed away at 11:42AM on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a taxi driver in Dallas TX. Sandra was born in Edwards County Illinois on September 18, 1947, to Clifton Brownlow and Rosa Lee (Hout) Killingsworth. Sandra is survived by daughters- Sand...
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Nathan Michael Buchanan, 49, of Carmi
Nathan Michael Buchanan, 49, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on December 15, 1975, in Carmi, the son of Michael and Sharon (Woodrow) Buchanan. Nathan graduated from Fairfield High School in 1994. He married Shelly Cross on October...
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Ruth Ann Young, 78, of Fairfield
Ruth Ann Young, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She had been a homemaker. Ruth Ann was born on November 16, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Howard and Maxine (Cushman) Lee. Ruth Ann is survived by her mother Maxine Lee, her son Richar...
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Staci Dawn Murphy, 57, of Springerton
Staci Dawn Murphy, 57, of Springerton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on August 8, 1967, in Fairfield, Illinois, the daughter of Kendall and Sandra (Flannigan) Carter. Staci was an RN and worked most recently in case management. She enjoyed garden...
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Larry David Schnicker, Sr., 77, of McLeansboro
Larry David Schnicker, Sr., 77, of McLeansboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born as a twin in Dahlgren, IL to Gene & Katherine Schnicker on October 19, 1947. He married Betty May Schnicker, who survives. Larry was a...
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Jimmie Ray Harrelson, 85 a resident of Macedonia
Jimmie Ray Harrelson, 85 a resident of Macedonia, IL. passed away at 3:40 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehab, McLeansboro. He was born October 14,1939. The son Gail W. Harrelson and Mabel (Clark) Harrelson. He married Anna Mae Darnell on October 11, 1958 in Macedonia, IL. Jimmie i...
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Emma Lou (Ewing) Horn, 85 of Fairfield
Emma Lou (Ewing) Horn was absent from the body and present with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 19, 2025, at 4:20 p.m. surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in faith. Lou was a woman of unwavering belief, whose love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. She found joy in prayer, strength in ...
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Neoma Evelyn Lane, age 85, formerly of Flora
Neoma Evelyn Lane, age 85, formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Lecanto, Florida. She was born October 7, 1939, in Jadwin, Missouri, the daughter of J. Monroe and Clara Marie (Quick) Prater. She was united in marriage to Claude Hodges for 22 years until his death in 1980. They raised 2...
Feb 21, 2025

David Earl Denning, age 68, of Flora
David Earl Denning, age 68, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. He was born October 11, 1956, in Flora, the son of Nina Dorene Denning. David had previously worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Big John's grocery store in Flora. He had most rec...
Feb 20, 2025

Brenda Kay Thompson, age 72, of Flora
Brenda Kay Thompson, age 72, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, at Clay County Hospital. She was born September 29, 1952, in Flora, the daughter of the late Orse M. "Mink" Wyman and Helen L. Wyman. On June 8, 1973, Brenda married James D. Thompson, and together they built a li...
Feb 20, 2025
Sports

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
Fairfield Mules Boys Basketball tonight as the Mules will play at Carmi-White Co. The Mules are 17-12 overall and 7-1 in the Black Diamond Conference and can clinch at least a share of the conference title. A win tonight over Carmi-White Co., the Mules will win the conference title outright. BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
Fairfield Mules Wrestler, Talan Keoughan will be wrestling for 3rd place at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament which begins today (Thursday) at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University Of Illinois in Champaign. BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES FROM WEDNESDAY Marshall 60, Olney 59 Robinson 77, Georgetown...
Feb 20, 2025

SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES FROM TUESDAY Fairfield 46, Flora 34 ( Mules improve to 17-12 overall & 7- 1 in the Black Diamond Conference and clinch at least a share of the conference title. They can win it outright with a win at Carmi Friday.) Belleville East 55, Belleville West 50 Bethalto Civic 57, Alton-Ma...
Feb 19, 2025

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH
Fairfield Mules Basketball tonight as the Mules host Flora at The Mule Barn on Jed Foster Court. Due to the impending winter storm, the following schedule adjustments have been made for tonight's game with Flora: Fresh/Soph game is canceled JV game will start at 5:00 pm Varsity game will start at 6:15 pm All Senior nig...
Feb 18, 2025

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
Fairfield Lady Mules Girls Basketball team will play Mt. Carmel at the Hamilton Co. Regional tonight with tip-off set for 6pm. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL BASKETBALL SCORES FROM SATURDAY CLASS 1A REGIONAL SCORES: AT CASEY-WESTFIELD Casey-Westfield 41, Okaw Valley 18 AT CHRISTOPHER Christopher 52, Wayne City 26 AT DIETER...
Feb 17, 2025
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