Category Archives: Local News

Melissa Howes, a woman from Jefferson County, has pled guilty in Jefferson County Circuit Court to first-degree murder and aggravated DUI following an incident in which she ran over her husband in a s...

The Enfield Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night. The Village of Mill Shoals has proposed allowing Enfield to use their police vehicle in exchange for police coverage. The 2...

Illinois lawmakers are considering a mileage tax on drivers to help maintain state infrastructure. The Sun Times reports new proposed legislation would create a pilot program to explore the viability ...

A total lunar eclipse is set to peak early Friday morning at 1:55am Central Time. This event, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," will cause the moon to take on a reddish hue. The entire eclipse will...

The Fairfield Rotary Club will host the 2025 Wine & Arts Festival on Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 6pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The day will feature wine tasting, art, live music, food a...

The Fairfield Community High School Scholastic Team has once again qualified for the National Tournament and they will be hosting TRIVIA NIGHT on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30pm in the FCHS multipurpos...

The City of Grayville is accepting applications for Lifeguards at the Memorial Park Swimming Pool. Applicants must be 16 years of age (or 15 with a work permit) and certified or willing to become cert...

Hamilton County residents are gearing up for the April 1st election with a finalized ballot that includes a mix of contested races and unopposed positions. Notably, there are seventeen contested races...

The Illinois Lottery reports that time is running out for an unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $100,000, purchased nearly a year ago at a gas station in Centralia. Lottery officials note this ticket is...

Kindergarten Pre-Registration will be held at North Side School Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This registration is to complete paperwork for children who will atte...