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City Worker Keith Stokes Recognized for 30 Years Service to Norris City

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Long time Village Employee Keith Stokes was given recognition last night at the Norris City Village board meeting. Stokes has retired from the Village and was given a plaque last night from the board.

"...a plaque for 30 yearsof dedicated service to the Norris City community," Mayor Land stated. "Thanks you for your commitment, professionalism, and friendship. Your hard work has made a lasting difference. Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing you happiness, success, and many wonderful memories in the next chapter. Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing the very best of luck, happiness, success in  future endeavors. May this next chapter bring wonderful memories and time to enjoy life ahead. 30 years of service. October 14, 2026. 

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Alderman Doug Hays Sworn in as Acting Carmi Mayor This Morning

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City Attorney Greg Stewart leads new Acting Mayor Doug Hays in the oath this morning in Carmi. Photo by Kathy Sands.

Acting Mayor Hays announced he would be on the ballot for that election and stated he would not be resigning his seat as Alderman at this time, which means he can retain his vote as an alderman, but will not be able to break any tie votes in the position as Acting Mayor.

Hays took the Mayoral oath provided by City Attorney Greg Stewart. Hays stated he had been on the council for 17 years and had planned to run for Mayor in a couple of years. Resolution 10.08.2026 and 10.09.2026 concerned  changing signers on the bank accounts of the City. [Read more...]

Hays is Mayor Pro Tem Until Council Meets to Appoint Interim Mayor Next Week

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The Carmi City council last night elected Doug Hays as Mayor Pro Tem, who then announced the cancellation of the special meeting that had been called for Wednesday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. It was replaced with a new special meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the same room and open to the public.  The interim mayor will be chosen at that October 13 meeting. He will serve the remainder of the mayoral term until the April 2027 election. Anyone wishing to run for the position may pick up a packet when packets become available and will appear on that ballot. [Read more...]

UPDATE: Radio Station Reports Carmi Mayor’s Resignation This Morning, Special Meeting Now Set for Tuesday Morning

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UPDATE: This afternoon's meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. at Carmi City Hall.
Radio station WRUL reported this morning that Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback had submitted his resignation as of this morning. However, Clerk Cynthia Atterberry maintains that no press release was prepared. A request for the mayor's resignation letter remains unanswered as of now. 
This afternoon, an agenda for a special City Council meeting was posted at the City of Carmi's website.

AGENDA

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

                                                                       Special Meeting

 

City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

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Carmi Kiwanis Corn Days 2026 Coming This Weekend!

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Carmi Kiwanis Corn Days 2026 week has arrived once again! With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.

  • Church St. between Main and the alley south of Robinson St and Robinson between First Mid Bank entrance and Walnut will be blocked beginning around 5:00 pm on Wednesday 10-07-26 to allow for the setup of rides.
  • Main Cross between Main and Robinson will be blocked on Thursday for the Farm to Table event.
  • Walnut St. between Main and Cherry St. will be partially blocked beginning Thursday night 10-08-25 to allow for the setup of the Main Stage on Friday morning.

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Addelynne Dare is 2026 Mule Day Queen

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MUILE DAY Queen Contest: Miss Congeniality Emma Dare;  1st Runner up Madison Campbell; 2026 Mule Day Queen and Most Photogenic Addelynne Dare; 2025 retiring Mule Day Queen Aubrey Carter and 2nd Runner up Cori Jordan.  Photos by Marilyn Bryant.

 

Juniot Miss contest: 2nd Runner up Shailynn Bowman, Junior Miss Jacquelyn Dare, 1st Runner up Tyalir Zierkelbach,

 

Little Miss contest: 1st Runner up Paisley Bowlman, Little Miss Sloan Carter, 2nd Runner up Bella Allred.

2026 Mule Day Pageants Kick off Onstage Mule Day Festivities

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Deborah Campbell was last night’s emcee on stage at the opening of the Mule Days festivities in Enfield. 2025 Mule Day Queen Aubrey Carter assisted with crowning the winning contestants.

The judges for Thursday night’s contests were Georgia Birdwell from Christopher, Holly Hosick from Evansville, and Megan Jolley from Harrisburg

Mule Day Baby Boy Maverick Bridges and Runner Up Kashdyn Holtzxlaw. Photos by Kathy Sands (Click to enlarge)

In the Baby Boy category, Maverick Bridges was the winning contestant with Kashdyn Holtzclaw as the first runner-up. [Read more...]

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