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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...All 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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Anna-Jonesboro High School Dedicates Soccer Field to Derek Harvell

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    Gabi Sorrentino is a Sports Reporter and Anchor for News 3. From breaking news to enterprise stories, Gabi has a passion for covering underreported stories on and off the field.

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Anna-Jonesboro High School Dedicates Soccer Field to Derek Harvell

ANNA, IL (WSIL) -- It was a bittersweet day for the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats community. on Saturday, they honored Derek Harvell's legacy with a field dedication and scholarship fundraiser.

The former Wildcats soccer player and assistant coach passed away in January.

The Anna-Jonesboro soccer field will now be known as the Derek Harvell memorial field.

Current players, alumni, family, friends and supporters gathered at the Union County soccer fields today for a day of festivities in memory of the Anna-Jonesboro High School Grad.

There were activities for all ages including a bouncy house, lots of food and of course, soccer.

75 alumni and current AJ soccer players played in a few friendly games to raise money for the Derek Harvell Memorial Scholarship.

One girl and one boys senior soccer player from Anna-Jonesboro High School will be awarded the scholarship.

Derek's sister Jessica spoke about the event and how much the community support means to her family.

Before Saturday's event, the Derek Harvell Memorial Scholarship was already up to $5,200. Their goal is $9,000.

Gabi welcomes all stories at any level of sports, indoors and outdoors. For all story ideas, email Gabi at [email protected].