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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
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* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
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* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
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Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
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Shawnee College hires new softball coach

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SCC softball coach Kyle Smith
By Kenzie Dillow

ULLIN (WSIL) -- One word, excited, that’s how SCC Athletic Director John Sparks describes his feeling about Coach Kyle Smith joining the Shawnee College Softball staff.

“Coach Smith is a solid coach with extensive experience,� says Sparks. We could not have selected a more well-rounded coach to lead our Lady Saints. The depth of knowledge he brings to our program will be felt quickly, and I expect phenomenal results both on the field and in our recruiting.�

Coach Smith has been coaching softball since 1999. He started with his daughters team and has coached at Murray State University, Graves County, Kentucky and Massac County High School.

"I am incredibly excited to begin this new journey at Shawnee College.� Smith said. “Our region has lots of talent, and I am looking forward to putting together a team that will be competitive in the GRAC.�

The hire comes after the former head coach was fired for conduct not related to the team's performance.

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