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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Martial Arts group in Anna, IL recognized nationally

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Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Coffman's Martial Arts Master Heather Coffman

ANNA, Ill. -- Local residents in martial arts were recently recognized by the national Hall of Fame for the sport. 

Members of Coffman's Martial Arts went to Las Vegas on July 20 for the induction ceremony into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. 

Grandmaster Robert Cutrell received the role of Ambassador, and his organization, ChunJIDo International, was named Organization of the Year. 

Master Heather Coffman from the martial arts studio was named Distinguished Female Master. Cooper Johnson, meanwhile, received the status of Blackbelt of the Year. Coffman and Johnson both participated in a tournament at the Hall of Fame. Johnson earned a 2nd in traditional kata, and Coffman got the same, plus a first in traditional weapons. 

Coffman will teach a self-defense seminar at the Hall of Fame training camp. 

Prior to these honors, Coffman earned two gold medals at the International Sport Karate Association's World Championships in Orlando, FL. She has most recently been chosen as a member of the USA Karate Team and is headed to Greece in October 2024. 

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