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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Murder case delayed while suspect searches for lawyer

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McWilliam-SWAT

Courtesy: WEHT

 By Jeff Weinrich

SALINE CO., Ill. (WSIL) -- The man accused of shooting a teen in the head still doesn't have an attorney.

Alexander McWilliam appeared alone in Saline County court on Thursday, April 22. He told Judge Walden Morris he's still trying to contact an attorney--possibly in Kentucky.

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McWilliam was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing where State's Attorney Molly Wilson Kaiser would have presented the evidence against him. The state agreed to a two-week delay to allow McWilliam to search for legal representation.

Judge Morris reset the hearing for May 6 and told McWilliam to bring a lawyer or the court would appoint him one at that time.

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McWilliam is accused of killing Mishealia Meredith. He family and friends were in court on Thursday. They work "Justice for Mishealia" T-Shirts and chanted as McWilliam entered and left the Saline County Courthouse.Â