Myth: Weak spot on levee at Friars Point. Truth: There is no weak spot at Friars Point- 52.5ft prediction at the Helena gage equates to around 188.5 ft at Friars Point. The top of the mainline levee is above 202 ft. There is a private levee on the west side that protects farmland. The COE is NOT do...

Yes, it is one of only 3 EF-5's since the Fujita Scale was updated in 2007. The others are Greensburg, Kansas and Parkersburg, Iowa.

This is ridiculous.

I have heard some talk of this, scary stuff. Hope it is not true.

My condolences and prayers to those of you who lost loved ones or property.

Dukluk,

Time constraints. If I had my rathers I would be more north or either in Arkansas.

TORCON is an index, there are very many indices for severe weather that the general public isn't aware of. These indices are built on numerous parameters, so it is hard to compare one day to the next without understanding how the index is built. Nonetheless, this is a day conducive to Severe Weather...

WOW! Thanks for posting that.

I'll be there. Ya'll check out the Got Smashed Mosaics tent.

Pools are labor intensive and cost a good bit to keep running. The Saltwater system is the way to go. Every type has its pitfalls: Concrete can crack and vinyl can tear. My family has a Concrete pool that has been repaired relatively cheaply over the years. Problem is draining and refilling the thin...

God's plan for all of his children is a life the glorifies him. Understanding that helps me to filter out a lot of opportunities.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23

If you are going to enjoy the after dark festivities, I would personally recommend staying around Ground Zero, Delta Amusement and Cat Head. It is only a matter of time before one those that go to Red's Lounge and the like end up robbed or dead. Hopson is also a safe place to go at night but you wi...

I'm from Tutwiler, near Clarksdale. Juke Joint is a lot of fun. Great event to bring your family to. Lots of culture and good music, some interesting folks for sure. My Mom has a business making mosaics (GotSmashed) and will have a booth there. 5k and 8k races that morning too if you like to run. ht...

My family farms and we have had a few hundred acres of milo off and on. It's a very low maintenance crop and Ducks seem to like the stuff. Good luck with it.