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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.


&&

New TRC scholarship created to honor late nurse

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Three Rivers College
Three Rivers College

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (WSIL) -- A new scholarship at Three Rivers College (TRC) is honoring a beloved nurse who passed away in 2013.

It's called the Stephanie McLane Goodrich Memorial Nursing Scholarship. An annual award to begin in the Fall of 2023 at Three Rivers College.

The scholarship will provide financial assistance to a nursing student who exhibits financial need. An endowment was created by the family of Goodrich, who was a nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center before she passed away in 2013.

“Stephanie was a dedicated, passionate nurse,� said Mary McLane, Goodrich’s grandmother. “The family wanted to create this scholarship in her name to assist others on the same journey.�

Goodrich attended Three Rivers College and graduated through their RN program in May of 2000.

“We are honored that Ms. Goodrich’s family chose to create a scholarship in her name to continue Stephanie’s legacy,� said Michelle Reynolds, Executive Director of the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. “Our nursing programs require great time and financial commitment, so this scholarship will make a big difference to its recipients.�

For more information on this scholarship, or other scholarships at Three River College, you can contact their development office at 573-840-9077.

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