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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 LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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16-year-old arrested for having handgun near school

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MT. VERNON (WSIL) � Mt. Vernon police arrested a 16-year-old girl for being in possession of a handgun.

On Tuesday, April 30, police received reports of a vehicle driving on 19th and Casey Streets, near the Casey Middle School, with a female passenger waving a gun.

Patrol Officers and the District 80 School Resource officer were able to locate the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop at 25th and Conger.

When officers approached the vehicle, a handgun was in plain view. Officers determined the loaded gun was stolen from a Jefferson County offense.

The 16-year-old girl was taken into custody on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm. She was transported to the Mt. Vernon Police Department for processing and is being held at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Facility.