A man suspected of multiple traffic violations and attempting to evade law enforcement was apprehended after a high-speed pursuit that spanned two counties early Thursday morning. According Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey, Wayne County Deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle near Fairfield at approximately 12:52am on...

Laela Kohzadi, daughter of Bobby and Iris Kohzadi of West Frankfort, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2024-2025 Illinois All-State Academic Team. This honor recognizes top-performing community college students across Illinois for their academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. Kohzadi, a student ...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pursuing careers in education. It is available to graduates of Wayne County high schools who have declared a major in educ...

Star Student Ava Best left to right: Rod Vaughn Lions President and selection committee, Kerri Merritt Educator of the Year, Tammy Austin High Star Teacher, David Savage selection committee chair, Ava Best Star Student, Matt Shreve Grade School Star Teacher, and Gary Carter selection committee retiring teachers Shel...

Two individuals entered guilty pleas in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. 40-year-old George W. Rankin IV admitted in court Tuesday to violating a previous probation sentence for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine with the original date of offense occurring in November, 2021. Rankin was sentenced by Judge, Dent...

The Fairfield Public Library will begin their Summer Reading Program on Saturday, May 17th through Monday, July 7th. 1st Grade through 8th Grade may register May 17th through June 7th. The Summer Reading Program will end July 7th. 1st Grade through 3rd Grade will receive a prize after every 25 easy books read. 4th ...

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation announces the 20th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This event is dedicated to raising scholarship funds for local students pursuing careers in healthcare. Golfers will tee off in two flights, with a...

A woman from Woodlawn, Illinois, is facing more than 100 charges after authorities uncovered a puppy mill with over 120 dogs living in extremely poor conditions inside an abandoned veterinary clinic near Paducah, Kentucky. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office began investigating last week after receiving a tip about t...

During the April 28th meeting, the West Salem Village Board discussed several important topics and upcoming plans. A representative from the Rural Community Assistance Program will attend the June board meeting to present findings from a water rate study and recommend potential rate increases. The study, analyzing five...

In response to ongoing concerns from farmers across the 59th Senate District about the damaging effects of deer overpopulation, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is sponsoring legislation aimed at equipping landowners and agricultural producers with stronger tools to manage the problem. Senate Bill 710 seeks to ...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Tennis vs Mt. Carmel @ Lakeside Park 4pm Senior Recognition @ 3:45pm Girls & Boys Track @ Webber 3pm Baseball @ Eldorado 4:30pm Softball @ Benton 4:30pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK WEDNESDAY BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE MEET @ HAMILTON COUNTY Fairfield Lady Mules Track Team for the 4th consec...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Lady Mules Softball vs Harrisburg 4:30pm Senior Recognition @ 3:45 Mules Baseball vs Eldorado 4:30pm Senior Recognition @ 3:45 REMI TAYLOR BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD Fairfield High School has a new girls pole vault school record. Remi Taylor, a Sophomore broke the girls school record during com...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Track @ Mount Carmel 4pm Baseball @ Harrisburg 4:30pm Girls Track @ Newton 4:30pm Odin at Cisne MidlandTrails C onference Tournament game scheduled for today has been postponed until tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6th) at 4:30. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM SATURDAY Breese Mater Dei...

Boys Track Friday, at the Newton Eagle Invite: Top Mules performers were: Eric Locke, 2nd in the discus, and Justin Johnson, 2nd in the 400m. As a team, Fairfield finished 6th with a score of 47. Charleston was first with a score of 99. Other finishers: Newton 2nd with 90.5, Effingham 3rd with 77, Altamont 4th wit...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Track @ Newton 4pm Baseball @ Benton 4:30pm JV to follow GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY Carmi-White Co 10, Fairfield 3 (Game 1) Fairfield 7, Carmi-White Co 6 (Game 2) Altamont 3, St Anthony 0 Anna-Jonesboro 10, Herrin 0 Belleville East 19, East St Louis 0 Belleville ...