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Weather Alert

...Breezy South Winds Expected Through the Evening...

Sustained south winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph
will continue through this evening, with isolated gusts to 50 mph
possible. The strongest gusts are most likely to occur across
southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois.

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs
may also be blown down. High profile vehicles may encounter some
driving difficulty, especially on east-west roads.

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 Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to slowly fall on the Big Muddy River, but
remain above flood stage through next week.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

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

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.5 feet Sunday,
April 20.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.6 feet on 04/20/1939.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Mt. Vernon man receives Fraternal Order of Police lifetime achievement award

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Dan Lovin Bill Mehrtens Lifetime Achievement Award
By Kenzie Dillow

MT. VERNON (WSIL) -- Mount Vernon resident Dan Lovin received the Bill Mehrtens Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge (FOP) in February.

“For a man who's not a police officer, Dan Lovin has done more than just about anyone to support and comfort our law enforcement professionals year after year,� said FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. “Dan's dedication to the men and women who protect and serve is truly a life well lived.�

Lovin has been the chaplain for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Mount Vernon Police Department and the FOP State Lodge Chaplain for more than 20 years.

He has been recognized with the National FOP Chaplain’s award, is credited with saving several officers who were contemplating suicide, and has performed numerous crisis interventions and stress counseling sessions.

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