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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and
western Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At both
Plumfield and Murphysboro, the river will continue to fall slowly
through next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 18...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Friday, April 18.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Two men charged with kidnapping, battery in Jackson County

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    Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- One person is recovering after being kidnapped and beaten in Jackson County.

On January 2, 2022 just after 7 a.m. Carbondale Officers responded to the 600 block of West Mill Street for a kidnapping. Officers found evidence of a disturbance at the home. 

During the investigation, officers located the victim safe in Murphysboro and in need of serious medical treatment. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Carbondale for treatment. 

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Officers determined Justin D. Carr, 39, and Jalyn A. Rush, 22 of Lexington, IL, forced entry into the home and battered the victim. They then took the victim, who was an acquaintance, by force to another location where the victim was battered. 

The victim was eventually able to escape the suspects and flee to safety. 

On January 5, 2022 both suspects were located and arrested. 

Carr and Rush are facing home invasion, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery charges. Additional charges against Carr and Rush may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

Carr and Rush were incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail.

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Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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