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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Thursday,
April 24.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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"Anti-Queer" note causes controversy in Anna-Jonesboro

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AJ Queer Note

(WSIL) -- An anonymous note being passed around a local high school has caused community wide controversy.

According to numerous reports sent to News 3, a note with the headline "Anti Queer Association" including a poll, has been circulating through Anna-Jonesboro Community High School. 

It continues to ask students if they would prefer to have students who identify as "Queer" to use the same restroom as them. The poll also states to vote wisely.

Superintendent Rob Wright provided News 3 the following statement. "The administration and board became aware of the note yesterday (Wednesday) morning, and it is being investigated. I cannot give any information regarding any individuals or discipline measures but can tell you that this type of harassment is taken seriously and will not be tolerated and once the investigation is complete, appropriate discipline will take place where warranted."

Stay with News 3 as we continue to receive updates on this developing story.