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FAIRFIELD MAN ORDERED HELD UNTIL TRIAL FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING POLICE OFFICER

A 43-year-old Fairfield man has been ordered held in the Wayne County Jail pending trial after allegedly making repeated threats against a Fairfield police officer during an eight-minute telephone call to 911 dispatchers. Dustin L. Wiggins of Fairfield appeared Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court for a detention hearing on...

Fairfield, IL · 1d
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Emergency Spending Increase, Possible New Crossville Sign

During the Village of Crossville board meeting, all but two agreed to increase the Mayor’s emergency spending for the Village. Mayor Kuykendall explained that the water department’s telemetry computer, which monitors the tower levels and pump activity, had crashed. That discussion prompted the Mayor to revisit the existing $750 mayoral spending limit and the difficulty of convening a special meeting quickly for urgent operational needs. Derek Spicer agreed and gave an example: if a pump needed to be replaced, which costs roughly $8,000-$9,000, a special meeting to approve that spending would be costly. Mayor Kuykendall shared his thoughts,

Crossville, IL · 23h
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MURDER SUSPECT WITH WHITE COUNTY TIES REMAINS AT LARGE FOLLOWING INDIANA WOMAN’S DEATH

Authorities continue searching for a former Carmi resident wanted in connection with the beating death of his wife in Posey County, Indiana, nearly three weeks ago. 54-year-old Paul D. Harnishfeger Sr. of Stewartsville, Indiana, is the subject of an arrest warrant following the death of his wife, 43-year-old Chasity Harnishfeger, who was found beaten to death inside the couple’s home.

Posey County, IN · 1d

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Seven area players earn Illinois football all-state first-team honors

Calhoun's Matthews and Eilerman, Greenfield's Bowman, Carlinville's White, Roxana's Shorter, Jersey's Tucker and Edwardsville's Hill-Lomax make football all-state first team.

Edwardsville, IL · 23h

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INDIANA DEER HUNTER INJURED IN 18-FOOT FALL FROM TREE STAND NEAR MILL SHOALS

A Poseyville Indiana deer hunter was seriously injured Thursday morning after falling approximately 18 feet from a tree stand in a remote area of the Skillet Fork bottoms southwest of Mill Shoals. Fairfield Rural Fire Department personnel and White County Ambulance responded to the accident, which occurred in a heavily...

Poseyville, IN · 1d

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REPORT RESULTS OF NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN SIX COUNTIES

Illinois State Police Troop 9 has released the results of recent nighttime enforcement patrols conducted across six Southern Illinois counties. Troop 9 Commander Captain Bruce Waggoner announced that the special patrols were conducted in Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Marion, Wabash and White counties, with troopers focusing on impaired driving, seat belt violations and other traffic offenses.

Fayette County, IL · 1d

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WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION DONATES $1,000 TO AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM

(Pictured from left to right: Joe Meagher, Matt Rush, Heather Greenwalt, David White, Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Katie Peters, Anthony Vaughan, Randy Ellis, and Nathan Vaughn.) The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation has presented a $1,000 donation to the Wayne County Ag in the Classroom Program, using proceeds raised...

Wayne County, IL · 21h

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HAMILTON COUNTY MAN ORGANIZING NEW SUMMER CAR SHOW IN DU QUOIN FOR 2027

A Hamilton County man is working to keep a longtime Southern Illinois automotive tradition alive by organizing a new summer car show in Du Quoin following the announcement that the Street Machine Nationals would no longer be held in the city. McLeansboro native Quentin Sullivan is organizing the Cruisin Du...

Du Quoin, IL · 1d

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Mt. Carmel Senior wins last weekly M.V.P. of the season

MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WEHT) — Congratulations to Mt. Carmel WR/DB Shain Meador — he is our week 12 M.V.P. He got just over 50% of the votes. Meador had 215 total yards and three touchdowns in their playoff game vs Benton. Mt. Carmel was down 17-0 at half and went into the break after not […]

Mt Carmel, IL · 2d

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CWCHS Drama Department Gives Glimpse of Upcoming Play Matilda and First Quarter MVBs

This week at Carmi Kiwanis, Sherry Passmore shared a snippet of her drama students performing their upcoming play, Matilda, next weekend. This year’s fall play student directors are Katelyn Davis, Kyson Clark, and Grace Sneed. Cast members joined them and gave a glimpse of three songs set to hit the stage, including “When I Grow Up.” The students proudly announced performances on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, at 6:30 pm, and Sunday, November 22, at 2:30 pm.

Carmi, IL · 22h

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EDWARDS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR 2027 FRUIT TREE SALE

The Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for its 2027 Fruit Tree Pre-Sale, offering area residents an opportunity to purchase several varieties of fruit trees. Three varieties are available this year, including Honeycrisp apple, Red Delicious apple, and Red Haven peach trees. All three varieties...

Edwards County, IL · 1d

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West Frankfort football gearing up for first state quarterfinal game in 40 years

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Words like 'wild' and 'surreal' were thrown around at West Frankfort's Wednesday afternoon practice, as for the second time in program history, and the first time in 40 years, the Redbirds are preparing for a State Quarterfinal game. With a chance to become the first team...

West Frankfort, IL · 2d