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Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ TONIGHT TO
9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 to 30 degrees
expected over most of the region. Everyone should see a 32 degree
low or close to it.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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 Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Heavy rainfall has ended across the area. The Big Muddy River is
continuing to rise and crests are expected over the next week.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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

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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Sunday was 25.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Illinois, including the following
counties, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Perry, Pulaski, Union,
Wayne and Williamson.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 613 PM CDT, Even though the heavy rain has ended,
substantial flooding continues across much of the warned
area. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen since the
start of the event on Wednesday. Only light drizzle is
anticipated through this evening.
- Flooding impacts will continue, with only minimal additional
rainfall expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marion, Mount Vernon, Herrin, West Frankfort, Benton, Du
Quoin, Pinckneyville, Carterville, Fairfield, Anna, Johnston
City, Christopher, Jonesboro, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser,
Zeigler, Crainville, Cambria and Cobden.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

Zeigler-Royalton teacher fired despite community support

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zeigler teacher jonathon walters

ZEIGLER (WSIL) -- A heated school board meeting Monday night in Zeigler resulted in the firing of a teacher. 

Jr. High Math Teacher Jonathon Walters claims his firing was a result of him reporting another teacher for bullying. 

The school board is blaming poor performance, among other things. 

"With all due respect, I am not resigning," said Walters. 

Dozens of former students, current students and parents showed up in support of Walters.  

"Mr. Walters seems to be a very good math teacher, especially compared to the previous teachers. My kid comes home every day excited about math class and is actually learning. He kind of struggled last year with a previous teacher and this year he's excelling in it," said a supportive parent. 

And other parents had similar thoughts. 

"I have so many messages in my inbox from parents that have gone to the principal, that have gone to the superintendent and gone to their teachers and they get nothing."

Walters and his supporters claim he was asked to resign for reporting bullying by another Zeigler teacher. 

"We need to have something where kids can report bullying even if it is about veteran teachers. Teachers are no exception to the policy there. Even if they're your best friend, they're no exception," said Walters.

After more than an hour in executive session, the board members reached their decision.

"I make a motion to adopt and approve a resolution in reference to the dismissal of Jonathon Walters effective the 21-22 school year following recommendations from administration regarding performance and effectiveness as well as licensure and endorsement."

"I understand that we can dismiss him for both performance and endorsement, but regardless I would still dismiss him if he had endorsement because his performance as an employee is insufficient."

The board is allowing Walters to finish teaching the rest of the school year. 

Walters did provide News 3 with a packet showing his latest performance review, where he scored proficient or excellent in every category except for one.Â