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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

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

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Shawnee Community College hosts Documentary Film Festival

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Shawnee Community College
Shawnee Community College

ULLIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- Shawnee Community College is set to host a Documentary Film Festival coming up on Saturday.

The event is taking place in the Shawnee Community College's Educational Center on March 22, from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The event will showcase non-fiction films which is facilitated by Legacy Training, Inc., with collaboration with the the Illinois Humanities Council and Foreground Rural ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Hub.

The featured films to be showcased are as follows...

  • I, Too, Dream American (10 min) â€� Tomas Cortez â€� A moving short documentary on the impact of DACA’s ending on two ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois University students.
  • Footprints in the Sky (39 min) â€� Daniel Rodriguez â€� An exploration of the first group of Purepecha families that arrived in Cobden, Illinois, from Cherán, Michoacán, Mexico.
  • On the Battlefield (16 min) â€� P. Sniadecki â€� A tribute to Cairo, Illinois, and its historical significance in the fight for racial justice.
  • Walk with Me: The Story of Judge Damon J. Keith (103 min) â€� Jesse Nesser â€� A powerful film on the life and legacy of the civil rights judge.
  • The Adventures of Robert Russell’s Blues (47 min) â€� Dan Johnson â€� The combination of stories and songs examines the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois musician’s travels and experiences.
  • Juneteenth: A Long Walk to Freedom (30 min) â€� Abby Asher â€� A deep dive into the history and significance of Juneteenth.
  • Against All the Odds: A Story of Courage, Community, and Spirit in East St. Louis (60 min) â€� Sandra Pfeifer â€� A powerful narrative of resilience and community strength. This film is a commentary on how racial discrimination in a once rising Industrial city eventually produced the only all Black city in America.

For more information on this event, you can find it .Ìý

There is also an artist reception following the event in the K-Atrium. You can register for the event .

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