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krcu.org
Clean Up Begins After Damaging Winds, Large Hail and Extremely Destructive Tornadoes Hit Region
In one of the hardest hit counties in Missouri—Butler County, emergency shelter is being set up at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff for those who need housing after the storm. Initial reports from The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency indicate up to 19 tornadoes of varying strengths...
Atlanta Black Star
‘Would Unduly Depreciate the Seriousness’: Judge Slams Former Kentucky Student Who Spewed N-Word 200 Times at Black Dorm Worker, Denies Early Release Request
A judge has denied a request for early release from a former college student who was convicted of a racist attack on a young Black […] ‘Would Unduly Depreciate the Seriousness’: Judge Slams Former Kentucky Student Who Spewed N-Word 200 Times at Black Dorm Worker, Denies Early Release Request
wkms.org
Severe weather could impact region late Friday, into Saturday
Severe weather is expected to impact parts of western Kentucky and Tennessee – as well as southern Illinois – beginning Friday evening and into Saturday. All of southern Illinois and far western Kentucky – past Hopkinsville – is expected to be at a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms late Friday evening. Tennessee communities from Waverly and westward will be at risk for severe weather as well.
climatecosmos.com
10 Small Towns in Kentucky with the Most Extreme Weather
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a place where weather seems to have a mind of its own. It’s a town where you can experience a cozy winter morning in the low 20s and by afternoon, find yourself basking in the mid-90s summer sun. This rollercoaster of temperatures is a hallmark of Bowling Green’s climate. The town is no stranger to rain either, averaging about 50 inches annually. This abundance of rain can sometimes lead to flooding, especially during heavy storms. The National Weather Service has documented tornadoes here, adding to the unpredictable nature of Bowling Green’s weather. It’s almost as if the weather is playing its own game, keeping residents on their toes with its surprises.
Northern Kentucky Tribune
Event at Alexandria church is ‘call to action’ addressing human trafficking
On Saturday, March 22, organizations based in Northern Kentucky and throughout the state will gather at Main Street Church in Alexandria to raise awareness about human trafficking, the different types of trafficking, and how it affects families and our communities.