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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values up to 106.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Butler sworn in as Franklin County State’s Attorney

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BENTON (WSIL) � There’s a new state’s attorney in Franklin County.

Phillip Butler was sworn in Friday. He replaces Evan Owens who was named associate judge earlier this month.

Butler says he’s ready to take on the challenge and is wasting no time getting to work.

"The first thing I’m going to do is, I’ve got a sentencing hearing that I’m going to go downstairs and argue a sentencing hearing. Past that, I’m meeting with staff and discussing possible changes for the future."

Butler says the best advice he’s gotten from his predecessor is to "do what’s just." He plans to make that motto his top priority.