Wynne students returning to in-person learning after … WYNNE, Ark. — Students in Wynne, Arkansas will soon return to in-person learning after a tornado ripped through the community last week. Wynne Public Schools announced Wednesday that students in grades K-8 will go back to their respective buildings on Wednesday, April 12. High school students will report to the EACC Tech Center for in-person […]
Strong storms, rain expected to roll through Mid-South … UPDATE 8:11 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the following counties until 8:45 – Hardeman, Fayette, Marshall Madison, Haywood, Gibson, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, and Tipton counties have a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 8:30 p.m. UPDATE 7:26 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Phillips, Lee, and Coahoma counties until […]
Governor Sanders declares State of Emergency following … Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency after severe storms and tornados tore through the state on March 31.
WATCH: ‘Tornadic’ waterspout forms off Florida coast The waterspout can be seen traveling across the water for several minutes.
Two arrested for stealing as recovery continues in … TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people were arrested for stealing as Tipton County continues to recover from a tornado outbreak that left one person dead and caused widespread damage. Thursday temperatures took a plunge but steady, cold rain falling at a donation collection site in Covington didn’t phase dozens of young volunteers. “We all just […]
Tipton County recovering after storm damage COVINGTON, Tenn. — The Blankenship home is down to one standing wall, their cars tossed around like toys after a tornado that blew threw Covington, TN on Friday night destroyed their home and a large part of the town. “We were looking out across that field and my husband said go now. I looked up […]
Kentucky remembers tornado victims as rebuilding … FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Chris Bullock has a lot to be grateful for as she decorates her new home for Christmas, after spending much of the past year in a camper with her family. One year ago Saturday, a massive tornado obliterated wide swaths of her Kentucky hometown of Dawson Springs, leaving her homeless after […]
City of Covington impassable due to tornado damage MEMPHIS, Tenn. -At least five people are being treated for serious injuries after a tornado ripped through Covington, Tennessee, Friday night. Covington police said their city is impassable due to the damage left behind, and only emergency vehicles are being allowed to enter the area. The Covington police department said there is damage along Main […]
US issues sanctions on a 2nd virtual currency mixing … WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which has allegedly helped to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control says Tornado Cash’s systems were used, among other things, to launder more than $96 million […]
Mid-South prepares for severe storms, flooding, hail MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-South residents and officials are doing what they can to brace themselves for the possibility of tornadoes, hail, and high winds Wednesday night. The threat of severe weather for many in the Mid-South means a trip to the store to stock up on essentials. “I want to make sure I have candles, […]
Tipton County Schools plans temporary buildings for … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — District leaders with Tipton County Schools plan to build two temporary buildings to house Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle School students and staff for the rest of the school year. Both school buildings were damaged during last week’s tornado outbreak. The new buildings will be constructed at Cobb Parr Park. Families can […]
