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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values up to near 105.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may cause
heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Authorities arrest one of two possible dangerous fugitives in Williamson County

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MARION, Ill. -- Authorities have found one of two fugitives wanted for crimes in the Williamson County area.

Kody Smith

Kody Smith

Kody Smith, 37 of Johnston City, was taken into custody by Williamson County Police on a possession of methamphetamine charge. He is 6'2" tall, weighing 200 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Another fugitive wanted by the Williamson police currently remains unfound. 

Norvel Avant

Norvel Avant

Norvel A. Avant, 42 of Herrin, is wanted on aiding/abetting/selling a stolen vehicle charge. He is 5'7" tall, weighing 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) wishes to remind the public to not attempt to apprehend or detain this individual as he is possibly dangerous.

If you have any information on where Avant might be, you are urged to call the Williamson County Crimestoppers at 1-800-414-8477. 

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