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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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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Tennessee man arrested in shooting investigation

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MARTIN, Tn. -- Police arrested a man in a weeklong investigation into a car shooting. 

Christopher Thomas Robinson, 42, of Greenfield, TN, was taken into custody as the prime suspect in the incident. 

The shooting occurred on Monday, June 24 around 9:02 p.m. Police responded to a victim who said his car had been shot. The victim was driving along Main Street when an SUV ran the stop sign at College Street, pulled in front of him and stopped at Virginia Street. 

Robinson mugshot

The victim, a white man believed to be Robinson, exited the car with a handgun. As he tried to drive around the SUV, the victim's car was shot at by Robinson. Investigators says the victim's car was hit twice, but the victim was safe. 

After the arrest, investigators revealed they believe Robinson shot at the victim's car a total of eight times. 

Police took Robinson to the Weakley County Jail. The office says he will appear at the Weakley County General Sessions Court on Monday, July 1 for the following charges:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Reckless endangerment in regards to firing a 9mm handgun (8 counts)

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