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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Thursday,
April 24.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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McCracken County Public Schools Board of Edu. votes to remove mask mandate

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By Joe Rehana

(WSIL) -- Masks will no longer be required inside McCracken County Public Schools starting Thursday.Ìý

The McCracken County Public Schools Board of Education met to update the district's COVID Continuation Plan Wednesday.Ìý

In a 4-1 vote, the board decided to remove universal masking for students and staff in the schools.ÌýSince the Covid-19 vaccine and booster are widely available to school-age children and adults alike, the Board has voted to allow families to make their own informed choices regarding the use of face masks/coverings.ÌýÌý

  • Masks will be encouraged in school buildings but will not be mandated for students and staff.ÌýÌý
  • Masks will continue to be required while riding the bus, in compliance with the federal mandate.ÌýÌý
  • Masks will continue to be required for students participating in the Test to Stay program.Ìý

These changes will take effect Thursday, December 9.ÌýÌý

The district’s COVID-19 safety plan includes:Ìý

  • Virtual instruction option for students.Ìý
  • Thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all schools.
  • Maintaining ample supplies of hand sanitizer, continue emphasis on hand-washing protocols, and have additional COVID protection materials in stock.
  • Continuing to inform students, families, and employees regarding access to COVID vaccinations.
  • Air purification devices installed in each classroom, library, and front office.
  • Continuing to provide the community with updates regarding positive cases in schools.
  • Preventing students and employees who test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms from attending their school or reporting to their job site.
  • Continuing to utilize social distancing, personal spacing, and other strategies when possible and appropriate.
  • Having teachers continue to operate their classrooms in the safest manner possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • Continuing to limit visitors to schools. Buildings will be open to essential personnel and essential direct access providers/vendors only.Ìý Ìý
  • Test to Stay option for students and staff.Ìý

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