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From Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
Frontier has reported a LANDLINE 911 outage in and near the City of Zeigler. This outage affects LANDLINE phone lines ONLY and not cellular. Please use cellular devices in the Zeigler area to contact 911 until further notice. Frontier is working on the issue. Contact 911 for emergencies ONLY.
UPDATE: 8:00 a.m. Service has been restored.
A large complex of thunderstorms is expected to move into northern and northwestern portions of the Quad State late this evening around midnight, and then push east and south through the region through daybreak Sunday morning. The complex may be capable of producing some damaging winds as it enters the region, but it should be weakening, so that threat should come to an end not long after midnight. Heavy rainfall and potentially prolific lightning will be the main concerns over most of the region. There is also some potential for severe storms and heavy rainfall over west Kentucky Sunday afternoon and evening. (NWS- Paducah)
SESSER- The Sesser Homecoming committee always brings some good classic country acts to Rend Lake Days.
Tonight Silvia will head line the show starting at 8:00 p.m.
Se was the country music newcomer of the year in 1979. Two hits that comes to mind of hers was Nobody and Snapshot.
While you are there enjoy some BBQ and roasted corn at Rend Lake Days in Sesser.
The horse pulling contest starts at 5:00 p.m. this evening, and the carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.
by Steve Dunford
So far the leading edge of storms are behaving themselves. So far the biggest threat will be the possibility of intense lightning.
I just checked on NWS Chat out of St. Louis, and they just cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm watch that the Metro East and Washington County northward.
The leading edge of the storms are from an Okawville to Patoka to Effingham line, and it follows I-70 into Indiana. We are still under a slight risk of severe weather, and I assume that is for development that might take place in the early morning hours.
I will follow this leading edge until it gets to the county, and will keep an eye on a cell NW off St. Louis.
If there is a warning issued, I will share it on the website’s Facebook page.
by Steve Dunford
In the last hour Southern Illinois has been placed under a slight risk of Severe Weather.
There can be pop up isolated storms in the heat of the day, as highs are forecasted to be in the lower 90’s, with a heat index around 100.
The majority of storms will be in the overnight hours. The main severe threat is damaging thunderstorm winds, with a very slight tornado and large hail threat.
I will keep you updated for any watches, warnings or any other statements issued.
Sunday has the potential to be volatile as well.
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Ronald Dean Eubanks, age 57, formerly of Benton, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Panama City, FL from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Ronald was born on August 12, 1959 in Benton, the son of Donald Wayne “Frog” Eubanks and Linda May (Mason) Eubanks.
He was a veteran of The U.S. Army and Army National Guard.
Ronald worked as a laborer with Family Dollar in Marriana, FL. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and riding his Harley motorcycle.
He is survived by his three children: Ryan Eubanks of Benton, Daniel Eubanks of Vernon, FL, Nicole Eubanks of Benton; two sisters: Melissa Eubanks and Debbie Clay both of Benton; and an aunt Sharon McManaway of Christopher.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a brother Doug Eubanks; and infant twins.
Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Rescue Free Will Baptist Church in Whittington, with Rev. Bryant Harris officiating.
Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Ronald, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
ST LOUIS, MO – (Alexandria Martellaro – KSDK -TV. Please click on the link above to read the full statement by the Cardinal organization. Here is the introduction below.)
Each year, Christian Day at Busch Stadium is one of several community theme nights hosted by the Cardinals. Most years feature a keynote speaker who speaks about how Christianity has impacted their life in sports.
This year’s speaker, former Cardinal Lance Berkman, has made headlines, with some saying he’s been an outspoken opponent of the LGBT community.
Christian Day will take place on Sunday, July 30.
Carl Dean Webb, 73, of Christopher passed away on May 30, 2017 at 6:50 PM at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. He was born on January 10, 1944 in Christopher to Carl Steven and Lela (Jones) Webb. He married Betty Jean (Grgek) Webb on January 3, 1965 and she survives of Christopher.
He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the UMWA and retired after 33 years with Inland Steel/Consol Mine. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Christopher.
Survivors include his wife, children Chris and Nicki Webb of Christopher and Missy and Kevin Roye of Christopher; grandchildren Nicholas and Jenn Webb of Kennett, MO, Josh Webb of Christopher, Jessi Roye of Christopher, and Sean Roye of Christopher; two sisters Lee Ann and Dick Stritzel of Christopher and Jane and John Brayfield of Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be on Saturday June 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating. Visitation will be on Friday June 2, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Christian Church in Christopher and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you can visit the website http://www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. *
TIMING…From 1015 AM CDT to 8 PM CDT * WINDS…Will average 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph from the west southwest especially for areas east of Interstate 57. Winds will gradually shift to the northwest this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Winds are expected to be strong enough to cause problems for boaters on area lakes. Small boats will be the most significantly impacted.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.
