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Open Line ON DEMAND – Tri State Tornado Anniversary

Wednesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

It's been 100 years since the 1925 tornado that tore across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana resulting in catastrophic damage and nearly 700 deaths. The White County Historical Society has prepared an exhibit opening this Saturday, March 15 from 10am - 4pm at the L....

Area Author Releases New Book on Tri-State Tornado for 100th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

In memory of the tornado which swept across the area on March 18, 1925, area author Todd Atteberry has released Tracing The Scars Of Hell: Wandering The Path Of The Tri-State Tornado of 1925.On March 18, 1925, at 2:32 p.m., the...

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Ripped Through South Carmi Tuesday Evening

Thursday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

National Weather Service damage survey crews wrapped up their investigation Wednesday afternoon in Carmi coming to the conclusion an EF-1 Tornado was on the ground for nearly 8 miles. Experts say estimated peak winds were up to 100 miles per hour during the 7...

Cosby Organizing Donation Drop Off Location For Tornado Victims

Tuesday, December 14 by WROY-WRUL News

We have had a lot of calls regarding drop off locations for donations for the tornado victims.Anita Cosby has set up a location in McLeansboro for drop off. It’s located at 210 S Pearl Street. David Browning has donated his semi trailer! Once it...

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Dahlgren Thursday Afternoon

Friday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed it was in fact an EF-1 tornado that touched down and did damage in Dahlgren, in Hamilton County yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. The NWS says they'll have additional details in the coming hours/days.

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Nashville Tornado Video and Slide Show the Program for the Day

Friday, March 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2020The Thursday meeting of the Carmi Rotary Club featured a quick video and slide show of the recent, devastating tornadoes that ripped through the Nashville, Tennessee area. Pastor Randy Douglass has two daughters living in the area with their families, and...

Small tornado may have touched down in White County Tuesday night

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

A small tornado may have touched down in southeastern White County on Tuesday night according to White County EMA Director Jim Totten.Totten surveyed the damage Wednesday afternoon. He reports that no structures were damaged, but some field equipment was disturbed, and a truck was...

SIC Holds Tornado Memorial and Fountain Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s former Student Government President Brenna Butler (right), cuts the ribbon of the 2012 Leap Day Tornado Memorial with SIC Foundation Chair, David Port (left), members of the SIC...

SIC to Host Leap Day Tornado Memorial Ribbon Cutting Thursday

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Five years ago, lives in Saline and Gallatin Counties were rocked as a result of the devastating Leap Day Tornado. Since then, the communities have rallied together to rebuild and restore without forgetting the damage done or the lives lost. To commemorate...

Crossville tornado focus of White County Board meeting Tuesday night

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their regular March meeting, and following the Pledge of Allegiance, held a moment of silence for the victims of the tornado that touched down in Crossville February 28th.Ambulance Director Adam Allen reported that for the...