Old Shawneetown braces for worst flood impact
Old Shawneetown, Illinois, the state’s oldest town, faced fresh flood risk as residents like Valeria Johnson and her family prepared for possible overflow. The family stacked sandbags around their mobile home on Locust Street, with one access point already inundated while water hadn’t yet entered the residence. Johnson described skepticism from neighbors about the effort.
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Evacuations Considered as Ohio River Flood Threat Grows
Illinois towns along the Ohio River discuss potential evacuations as torrential rain causes rising water. State Rep. Brandon Phelps met with Alexander County and Cairo officials Monday afternoon to plan responses amid the flood risk.
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More Rain and Floods Predicted in Southern Illinois
Linda Rush reports from The Southern on a forecast of continued rain and flash flooding across Southern Illinois through Wednesday. National Weather Service at Paducah warns of flood levels from moderate to catastrophic as residents evacuate.
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Daugherty retires after 25 years coaching SIU golf
Diane Daugherty, longtime SIU women's golf coach from Carbondale, retires after a 25 year career at Southern Illinois University. A Centralia native and Stephens College graduate, she earned five MVC coach of the year honors and plans to pursue the Legends Tour in retirement. She Farrell says SIU will always be home.
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