Cairo Evacuates Non-Essential Residents as Flood Threat Grows
Cairo Mayor Judson Childs ordered a mandatory by midnight evacuation for all non essential residents as barges carrying sludge near the Missouri levee raise flood fears. The levee system is intact, but rainfall and sand boils threaten the city at the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Eurma C Hayes Center Opens for Flood Victims
At the Eurma C Hayes Center in Carbondale 22 flood victims were sheltered as of Saturday with 30 more expected for dinner and more on the way. Center president and CEO Jim Scales vowed to keep finding housing for those in need.
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Community donation info and contact numbers
A call to action lists three coordinators for donations and space inquiries. Jim Scales and Samuel Thomas are reachable at area code 618 numbers, as is Evelyn Kaine. The notice refers readers to SEE CENTER on page 5A for details.
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Flooding in Southern Illinois Featured in In Focus Images
See powerful flood photos and video footage from this week with updates on Southern Illinois towns. The Southern’s online galleries at thesouthern.com and thesouthern.com/youtube offer visual coverage and context across multiple pages.
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Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole Reflects On Eight Years Of Leadership
Brad Cole, outgoing mayor of Carbondale, looks back on eight years as he juggled city duties from his desk at City Hall. He emphasizes deep involvement, attention to detail, and accepting responsibility while preparing for his final council meeting as a dangerous storm brews over the city.
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