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...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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Man arrested, accused of releasing raccoon in open business

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Jonathan Mason
Murray Police Department

MURRAY, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Murray Police Department responded to a report of a raccoon being released into an open business on June 6, at around 9:18 p.m.

Police said the suspect left the scene and was identified as Jonathan Mason, 40, of Murray. Mason was later pulled over and refused to cooperate with officers by not rolling down his windows or exiting his vehicle, police stated.

Authorities then said he was then removed from the car and arrested.

The raccoon reportedly bit someone inside the business, and police said Mason had previously been warned not to enter the property.

Authorities charged Mason with several offenses, which are Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest and Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense.

He was taken to Calloway County Jail.

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