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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 on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...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 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 18.4 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.2 feet on 03/30/1977.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Gallatin County High School awarded grant to help fight hunger

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Fresh foods, food, vegetables

JUNCTION, Ill. (WSIL) -- A local school received a grant to help combat hunger in their community.

The Foundation for Impact on Literacy (FILL), along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors Program, are helping fight hunger in Gallatin County after the Gallatin County High School was announced to have received a grant.

The grant was part of the . program.

According to their website, the Explore.Act.Tell. is a free project-based learning program that teaches 6th-12th grade students to understand and combat food insecurity in their community.

In Gallatin County, students at the high school with the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, helped deliver 34 healthy and homemade meals to local elderly residents on Valentine's Day. They delivered these to residents across the county, driving a total of 112 miles to help deliver the nutritious meals, along with a decorated shoebox to those who had limited access to fresh foods.

Nourishing Neighbors is a program which seeks to make sure everyone has access to food they need. FILL partners with this program to recognize efforts from students who help to fight hunger in their community across the nation.

“The success of the Explore.Act.Tell. Program is a direct testament to the incredible passion with which students and educators have embraced our curriculum and message,� said Diane Barrett, Executive Director of the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning. “As another school year begins, we are excited to observe how students learn to collaborate, plan actions and research hunger and food insecurity in their communities.�

Christy Duncan Anderson, President and Executive Director of Albertsons Companies Foundation Nourishing Neighbors said, “We are incredibly proud to partner with Gallatin County High School in our shared mission to end hunger in our neighborhoods. Together, we are committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need, ensuring that no one goes to bed hungry. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to building stronger, healthier communities.�

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