¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý

Skip to main content
You are the owner of this article.
Edit Article Add New Article
You have permission to edit this article.
Edit

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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

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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Williamson County officials stop car, find drugs inside

  • Updated
  • 0
Stritzel
Williamson County Sheriffs Office

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Officials stopped a car on Wednesday and then found drugs inside.

Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office noticed a car commit a traffic violation on Wednesday, June 19 at 12:22 p.m. The car was reportedly driving south on Noah Avenue near 15th Street. 

According to information from the sheriff's office Facebook page, the driver was Monica J. Loftis. 

Officials brought a K9 officer to the scene to sniff the car. When the K9 smelled something off, the deputies searched the car. Officials say a white substance was found that tested positive as Methamphetamine. This Meth was reportedly in a black pouch in a purse belonging to the passenger, Jerri L. Stritzel. 

Officials took Stritzel to the Williamson County Jail and say they issues her a citation for Possession of Meth. 

Loftis was reportedly issued a citation for Failure to Signal when Required. 

Download the free WSIL News and Weather apps for the latest stories and alerts sent straight to your mobile device. You may also see us on  for the latest videos.

Recommended for you