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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Three men accused of robbing three kids at gunpoint are behind bars

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MASSAC COUNTY (WSIL) — Saturday, April 27th, Massac County deputies were called to an area near Brookport Bridge, where three juveniles told deputies they were confronted by three men. One of the victims said he had been beaten with a pistol during the incident. The victims also claimed the pistol was fired. 

Metropolis police office found the alleged suspects� car near Huck’s in Metropolis.

18-year-old Matthew Yates of Paducah, 21-year-old Malik Miller from Metropolis, and 19-year-old Samuel Kralis of Metropolis, were taken into custody. 

Massac County residents like Colleen McDermott tells News 3 it’s unfortunate this incident took place, but she doesn’t want people to be concerned.

"I definitely wouldn’t say for people to be scared or anything like that the same thing as everywhere else you just gotta be aware of your surroundings," said McDermott. 

During the investigation, deputies recovered two firearms believed to have been used during the alleged armed robbery.  All three suspects are currently held at Massac County Detention Center.