Local News

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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

Details from Friday’s Vibracoustic Blaze

Saturday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Details are now emerging from yesterday’s fire at Vibracoustic East Carmi plant. It was around 4pm when the blaze broke out. Carmi Fire Department spokesman Jim Totten says the exact cause is still under investigation. It happened on the east side of the plant... Read More.

Some Carmi Residents Should Plan Around Interruption of Water Sunday Morning

Friday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will have a planned water service outage on Sun., Aug. 18, 2019 beginning at 7am. The interruption of service is due to a leaky fitting that needs repaired on one of the city's water mains. The following areas are anticipated... Read More.