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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.


&&

Police need public’s help to find Paducah murder suspect

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Kahlil Griffin manhunt

MGN/Paducah Police

 By Jonathan Brines

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- Police need the public's help in locating a Murray, Kentucky man they said is charged in the Thursday shooting death of Thomas Wilett, 28.

In a press release Saturday, police said during the investigation of the shooting it was determined that Kahlil A. Griffin, 20, of Murray was the trigger man who fled from the scene of the crime.

Police said Griffin's whereabouts is not known and anyone with that information is urged to call Paducah Police at 270-444-8550 or your local police or sheriff's office. Citizens are urged not to approach Griffin, as he should be considered armed and dangerous.

He has known ties to Murray, LaCenter and Brookport, IL.

Police arrested Justin C. Wells, 25 of Cumberland Avenue shortly after the 3 p.m. Thursday shooting at the intersection of Elmdale Drive and Jameswood Drive, where Wilett was located.

Willett was taken to Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital where he died about two hours later, according to police.

Wells is charges with complicity to murder and tampering with physical evidence.