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Netflix makes Alton merry and bright Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Downtown Alton is decorated for the holidays with the help of “Here for the Holidays” sponsored by Netflix. The lights were turned on Sunday. Show MoreShow Less 2of6 Alton’s 3rd Street shines with holiday lights provided by Netflix as part of its “Here for the Holidays” program. Alton was one of six communities selected by Netflix for the holiday lighting. Show MoreShow Less...

WBGZ Radio 12/14/2020 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio Alton Mayor Brant Walker has officially announced his bid for re-election. Mayor Walker is seeking a third term in office, having originally won the seat as a write-in candidate in the 2013 election. He tells The Big Z much has been accomplished during his tenure, and there’s still more to do. Click here for Walkers comments Walker says there will be time to campaign later, but he is currently laser focused on combatting the COVID-19 pande...

Behind you? >> reporter: right now they dont expect the crest until go down to, im looking at it right now, june 16th. well have a better assessment on what the damage is. our marina is flooded. our casino is closed. well have to let all the water drain out until we get down to a real assessment. we have no idea what damage has been caused. >> dana: we will certainly keep you in your thoughts and prayers. its important for people to know what you are going through. alton illinois mayor brant wal...

>> reporter: so far here no homes under water but officials tell us just a few inches of rain could change everything. >> dana: whats the story along the missouri and arkansas rivers where youve been also? >> reporter: yeah. the arkansas river continues to flood. right now some good news there in little rock. the crest apparently has hit, as the water has started to fall. 50 foot crest is still forecasted in pine bluff. a record 36.9 feet in pedalton. army corps of engineers says along the misso...