Record rainfall engulfs region closing roads and flooding
Heavy rains shut down roads and created dangerous driving as waters overwhelmed highways across the region. Officials warned drivers to avoid water logged streets while flood warnings extended through the day. Carbondale reported up to 9.75 inches with forecasts suggesting a record setting downpour. one storm related fatality was reported in southeast Missouri. Levees showed overtopping but no structural damage. Makanda roads remained flooded and Buncombe water customers faced a boil order as repairs paused by flood conditions.
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West Frankfort woman rescued from flood water by stranger and dispatcher’s son
Tracy Barnes, 29, of West Frankfort, hydroplaned into rising waters on Illinois 37 and was pulled from a submerged car around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Dispatcher Ryan Buckingham guided her over the 911 call while a passerby reached with a ladder. the man was Buckingham’s father, Robin Buckingham, who helped tow the vehicle to safety.
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Poshard cites smooth search as Trevino tops chancellor list
SIU President Glenn Poshard says the nationwide chancellor search began in January 2007 with a 17 member committee and that Fernando Trevino scored highest among four candidates after feedback from groups and alumni. Trevino was later put on administrative leave.
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Salukis Reach NIT Game Versus Oklahoma State in Carbondale
SIU fans packed the Arena for the NIT contest with Oklahoma State after the Salukis missed the NCAA bid. About 5,000 advance tickets, rain and floods delaying travel, and quotes from local fans show mixed disappointment yet continued support as Mullins sat with a stress fracture.
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