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The Vincennes Police Department has announced it will host it’s National Night Out on Tuesday August 2nd. It is scheduled for 6 until 8 p.m. EDT at Rainbow Beach Family Aquatic Center located

Lawrenceville Police Sunday arrested 32 year old Joshua Shoulders of Vincennes on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later released after $7500 bond was

The 2020 edition of the Lawrence County Junior and 4-H fair begins its week long run Saturday July 30th at the fairgrounds located on US 50 between Bridgeport and Sumner. The first day is

The 7th annual Uncorked Festival sponsored by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. CDT at the North Side of Red Hill State Park on US 50 between

Local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices are accepting nominations for the upcoming county committee election this fall. Nomination forms must be in to or postmarked to the local county offices by

Lawrenceville Police investigated a two vehicle collision late Friday morning at the intersection of 15th and Walnut Streets. Reports indicate that a 2011 Subaru being driven by Barbara Wilson of

Bridgeport Police Friday arrested a rural Bridgeport man on multiple charges after a traffic stop. Taken into custody was 62 year old Benny Leib of R.R.#1 Bridgeport for Unlawful Display of a

Some good economic news coming for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Unemployment figures have dropped over the past year in southeastern Illinois. Total nonfarm employment in

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum has announced that Friday afternoon, repair crews with CenterPoint Energy and Jerry David Paving will be closing 7th Street between Broadway and Buntin Streets for paving

Lawrenceville Police early Friday arrested a Lawrence County man. 38 year old Cameron Jones of Bridgeport was wanted on a warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). He was also