Local News

Chamber Golf Tournament Recap

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Chamber Executive Director Shana Northcott has reported a successful Chamber Golf Outing. While official numbers weren’t released, Northcott wanted to send out thanks to the Carmi Country Club for hosting the event and the golfers and especially sponsors for their support. All proceeds from...

SIC Enrollment Growing Despite Challenges; Carmi Campus Expanding Program Offerings

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss the new academic year; new programs, events, and initiatives; and budgets. The board learned that enrollment on the first day of class was up nearly two percent. “An increase in...

Longtime Restaurant Owner/Cook Tony Gott Passes Away

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Sad news to report from the local restaurant scene as longtime owner and cook at Gottzz’s restaurant, Tony Gott has passed away. Even if you never met Tony, but you’ve been to Gottzz’s anytime over the last several years, you’ve heard him. His iconic...

City of Carmi Government Officials Will Meet Tuesday Evening

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will tackle an issue they intended to during their first meeting of August tomorrow, but were unable to due to lack of getting the item in the agenda sent to print publications. The Public Hearing is set for 5:15pm Tuesday...

Enfield Village Board Set to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Village of Enfield will gather Tuesday for their monthly roundtable. Among the items for consideration by Enfield top brass include routine payments of bills and water adjustments. Officials will also attempt to clear out old business which includes the Botsch & Associates budget...

Powerful Storm Barrels Through Grayville Leaving Damage and Several Trees Down

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Significant damage throughout the area, namely in Grayville and into Indiana has some folks wondering if it was a Severe Thunderstorm that rolled through Sunday or a tornado. Hail, localized heavy flooding, and several downed trees served as a reason for the community to...

Unit 5 School Board to Convene Monday Night

Monday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Unit 5 School Board comes together this evening. The Board is expected to formally accept resignations from Schotzy Allen, a Special Ed Individual Aide at Washington, Deanna Winter, a dishwasher at Lincoln, and Jeremiah Downen, building custodian at the Junior/Senior High. The...

Carmi Man Dies in Single Vehicle Accident in Missouri Sunday Morning

Sunday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is dead following a single vehicle accident Sunday morning in Laclede Count, Missouri. According to Missouri Highway Patrol, 32 year old Adam Hoover, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma was eastbound on Interstate 44 about 13 miles west of Lebanon when the accident...

Boil Order Issued in Carmi

Sunday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Due to a planned water service outage to repair a water main on Sun., Aug. 18, 2019 beginning at 7am. The following areas are under a water boil order until futher notice: Carmi Family Dental, The Coffee Shop, Dimaggio's Pizza, CVS, USDA office, all...

Carmi Legion Ball Hands Out End of Season Awards

Saturday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American legion Post 224 Baseball held its annual End of Season Banquet Friday night.The following awards were handed out:Hitter of the Year: Travis BlackPitcher of the Year: Justin Lamp and Jason MendenhallMVP: Brandon Skaggs, Cole Blazier and Travis Black