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

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

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of 100 to 105.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged 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.

&&

Two Face Drug Charges After Reportedly Found Unconscious in Courthouse Parking Lot

  • 0
Michael Dickerson, Jennifer Henderson
McCracken County Sheriff's Office

PADUCAH, Ky. -- Two people were taken to jail and face drug charges after they were found asleep in a courthouse parking lot.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said on April 19, at 4 p.m., their deputies went to the parking lot of the McCracken County Courthouse for a welfare check.

The sheriff's office said there were two people asleep in their vehicle and a passerby was concerned for their safety.

Authorities said Jennifer Henderson, of Benton, Kentucky, and Michael Dickerson, of Ledbetter, Kentucky, were reportedly found to be in possession of what they suspect was methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Both were taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail and both charged with public intoxication, possession of a controlled substance to the 1st degree and drug paraphernalia.

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.