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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.

&&

...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.


&&

Suspect identified in early morning shooting in Carbondale

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UPDATE -- 4:38 p.m. -- Carbondale police have identified a suspect in Saturday morning's shooting. 

Police identified Kaemarius K. Parks, 18, of Centralia, as the main shooting suspect. 

A Jackson County Judge issued a warrant for Parks' arrest on the following charges:

  • Attempted Murder
  • Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
  • Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons

Police describe Parks as a 5' 4'', 130 pounds man with short hair and a mustache. Deputies say he was last seen in a black hoodie with the Champion logo on the front and black shorts with white tennis shoes. He was headed away from the 700 block of S. Lewis Lane where the shooting occurred. 

Officials warn residents that Parks is armed and dangerous. 

Those who have information on the location of Parks should call the Carbondale Police at 618-549-2121. 

UPDATE -- 10:40 a.m. -- Two people were sent to a local hospital as a result of a Saturday morning shooting in Carbondale. 

Carbondale police say officers arrived on the scene on S. Lewis Lane at 6:50. Two victims were taken to the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale via the Jackson County Ambulance Service. 

One of the gunshot victims has been released. The other teenager is still in treatment at the hospital. 

Carbondale Police deemed the site clear at 10:30 a.m. 

Investigators are still learning details about the situation. According to police, the incident was between two people who knew each other.

ORIGINAL STORY -- CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Police asked residents to avoid the area of a shooting early Saturday morning. 

According to police, the shooting occurred in the 700 block of S. Lewis Lane. For reference, this address aligns with The Fields apartments. 

The Carbondale Police Department sent out an emergency alert to residents at 7:08 a.m. The message said the shooting resulted in injuries. 

Details on the event remain unclear. 

Stay tuned for updates. 

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