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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Marion High School students host a Monster Bash

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(WSIL) -- Students at Marion High School got into the Halloween spirit.

Six students from the school's entrepreneur class were tasked to create a fundraiser idea. Senior Haley Ritter's Monster Bash was chosen. Around 100 students participated in the event. Some dressed up in Halloween costumes. Prizes were awarded for Custom Design and Most Unique Costume with a male and female winner. The Bash raised about 4-thousand dollars.

"It's a big deal. We don't get a whole lot of recognition so it's nice to get some recognition and a lot of support from not only our community but from our classmates." said Marion High School student, Haley Ritter.

"I think overall for our first run they did well. It was student-led so there's a lot of growing and learning that goes with that." said Deanna Hudgens, MHS Business Instructor.

The funds raised by the event go to the development of students' businesses. Those will be presented during the spring semester.