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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.


&&

McCracken County Deputies arrest felon for gun possession

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Lampkin
McCracken County Sheriff's Office

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. -- Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office arrested a prior felon on Wednesday after locating a gun in his car. 

Deputies stopped Jeremiah R. Lampkin, 46, of West Paducah, in his car on Wednesday near Jason Circle and Old US Hwy 60. Officials reported finding the gun in Lampkin's car, an item he could not have due to prior drug-related and other charges. Lampkin was also on probation at the time of this stop.  

Officials went on to search Lampkin's home. They said Lampkin possessed a second gun, Meth and drug paraphernalia. 

Deputies sent Lampkin to the McCracken County Regional Jail on the following charges: 

  • No Registration Plates
  • No Registration Receipt
  • Failure to Maintain Required Insurance, 1st Offense 
  • Improper Equipment
  • Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon (x2)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree -- 3rd of Greater Offense (Meth)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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