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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

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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Calloway County, Ky man arrested for child abuse

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matthew dean
By Kenzie Dillow

CALLOWAY COUNTY (WSIL) -- Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 have arrested a Calloway County man on abuse charges after an infant was treated for suspicious injuries.

On Tuesday, May 18, the Calloway County Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) contacted KSP regarding an infant that has sustained serious physical injuries.

The infant was airlifted from Murray-Calloway County Hospital to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville for treatment.

Detectives investigated and arrested Matthew Dean Jones, Jr., 24 of New Concord, Kentucky. He is being charged with Criminal Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under 12.