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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 Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Tennessee man arrested in Paducah for drug sales

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Steven Hearst
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. -- Deputies arrested a man from Tennessee for drug-related crimes on Thursday.

Steven Hearst, 42, of Hendersonville, TN, was arrested by officials at a hotel for the suspected selling of Methamphetamine. The hotel sits at 3835 Technology Drive in Paducah. Deputies descended upon the scene after a tip accusing Hearst of this crime. 

Hearst findings

Deputies released a K-9 officer to smell Hearst's car upon the stop. Police said a .38 caliber gun was found, but no drugs. 

Officials continued their investigation with a search warrant. Upon entering Hearst's hotel room, police described their findings as follows:

  • 148 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine
  • Digital Scales
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  • Vape Pens
  • Another handgun
  • Fake Driver's Licenses
  • $4,590 in cash that police assume to be the proceeds of illegal drug sales

Hearst was brought to the McCracken County Regional Jail as a result of these findings. He faces the following charges:

  • Five counts of criminal possession of 2nd degree forged instrument
  • Firearm-enhanced trafficking in Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Lack of registration plates
  • No registration receipt

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