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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 LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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4th annual Warriors of Hope Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk

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The 4th annual Warriors of Hope Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk is set to take place in September.Ìý

Over the years, the event has raised more than $10,000 for families throughout southern Illinois affected by suicide.Ìý

Funds are used for a monthly support group, as well as, sending counselors to a drug addiction and suicide training.Ìý

The walk is being held at Cannon Park on September 21st at 2 p.m.Ìý

However, before the walk, a ceremony will take place to remember all those lost and will include speeches from loved ones.Ìý

Organizers are also encouraging participants to stay after the event to take part in an art project, which will remember those who have been lost to suicide the family and friends who remember them.Ìý

The cost to register for the walk is $25.Ìý

More information can be found .Ìý

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