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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Historic Deerfield to host Juneteenth Concert
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Historic Deerfield is hosting a Juneteenth Concert, featuring award-winning musician Jake Blount. Blount is a critically acclaimed interpreter of black folk music, whose work draws on centuries of African-American musical traditions. The concert will take place at the Deerfield Community Center, located at 16 Memorial Street, on June 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Springfield remembers upcoming 14th anniversary of EF-3 tornado This concert serves as part of Historic Deerfield's ongoing efforts to uplift and honor African-American history through programs and partnerships within the community. 'We are honored to welcome Jake Blount for this year's Juneteenth celebration,' said John Davis, President of Historic Deerfield. 'His music speaks to the deep historical roots and enduring legacy of Black artistry in America. This concert is not only a commemoration of emancipation, but also an extension of our commitment to telling a fuller American story, a goal we've pursued through projects like the Witness Stones Project, which honors the lives of enslaved individuals in Deerfield's past.' Tickets are available now, costing $25 for adults and $10 for children ages five to 17. Tickets cost $15 for Historic Deerfield members. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Missouri National Guard, FEMA assist in tornado recovery
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri National Guard and FEMA have arrived in the St. Louis region to help support the cleanup efforts after a deadly EF-3 tornado struck the city less than two weeks ago. The Missouri National Guard has deployed up to 41 members from the 35th Engineer Brigade to assist with debris removal across the city. They will be working daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at four designated drop sites, providing much-needed support to city crews until June 11. The cleanup operation is concentrated around Delmar and Kingshighway, an area within a mile radius of where three of the five tornado victims were killed. This location has been a focal point for police, city and state officials, and disaster relief groups since the tornado hit. Sheriff pleads the Fifth repeatedly over questions about mysterious death FEMA teams arrived in St. Louis on Tuesday night and are set to begin public damage assessments on Wednesday morning. Their focus will be on evaluating roads, public buildings such as schools, and other infrastructure. Reports from FEMA are expected to be submitted to state officials by Friday, which will be used to request additional federal disaster relief. The combined efforts of the Missouri National Guard and FEMA aim to expedite the recovery process in St. Louis, addressing both immediate cleanup needs and long-term infrastructure assessments. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
City leaders to discuss bills, federal aid for tornado recovery
ST. LOUIS – City leaders in St. Louis are set to consider two bills on Tuesday aimed at helping families recover from the devastating EF-3 tornado. The EF-3 tornado hit parts of St. Louis on May 16 and left five people dead, along with many homes unlivable. As families in St. Louis work to rebuild and recover, local and federal efforts aim to ease the process and provide much-needed support. The first bill proposes expanding the city's Impacted Tenant Fund to assist families displaced by natural disasters with relocation costs. Originally designed to support renters affected by building code violations, the fund could now extend to tornado victims. Donate here: Help support St. Louis storm victims The second bill would allow temporary adjustments to property assessments based on the duration a home was livable during the year, potentially reducing tax burdens for storm-damaged properties. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump to unlock federal aid for St. Louis and surrounding counties. This aid would cover temporary housing, home repairs, and emergency needs for storm victims. A public hearing on the proposed bills is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, providing an opportunity for community members to voice their opinions and concerns. The National Guard is set to assist with debris removal and cleanup efforts on Wednesday. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
North Texas tornado survivors struggle to rebuild a year after deadly storm
Memorial Day weekend marks one year since a deadly EF-3 tornado tore through multiple North Texas counties, killing seven people. CBS News Texas spoke to a Valley View couple who survived taking a direct hit from the storm. They said the biggest battle is getting the money needed to rebuild. "We're still just doing cleanup stages," said tornado survivor Todd Smith. Todd Smith and his wife, Lisa Smith, walked with CBS Texas crews through their family farm, where there were still piles of containers, toppled trailers and torn roofs, showing the year-long aftermath of the powerful tornado that tore across their land. Lisa Smith, left, and Todd Smith, right, are still dealing with damage from the deadly EF-3 tornado that ripped through Cooke County in 2024. CBS News Texas Last year, the couple told CBS Texas they were thankful to get out of their home alive. "I just believe that God protected us and the bathroom because there is no reason why that door stayed closed," Todd Smith said. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was estimated as an EF-3 with 140 mile per hour winds. It tracked nearly 48 miles across Cooke, Denton and Montague Counties – killing seven people in Cooke County. The Smiths lost most of their animals and had to stop operations at their farm. They said the emotions are still fresh a year later. "Honestly, we didn't know what to think because all you could see was disaster." Todd Smith said. "It was overwhelming," Lisa Smith said. "I miss it so much. I miss the farm. I miss my customers. I'm not going to get that back and I have to deal with that." However, their trauma didn't end with the storm. The Smiths said that this past year has been a battle with insurance companies to get the money to rebuild, leaving them in limbo for at least six months. Piles of debris remain in Valley View one year after a deadly EF-3 tornado ripped through parts of Cooke, Denton and Montague counties, killing seven people. CBS News Texas "It was well over $1 million and damage is what our estimation was," Todd Smith said. "We got the final check two days before Christmas. So from May to Christmas, we couldn't even do anything." Lisa Smith added. Todd Smith said the other hidden obstacle is inflation, admitting they will only get about a 40% return on their loss due to rising housing costs. "If you look at 2020 till now and the last five years, the cost of housing is doubled. Literally doubled. Then to be really upside down on your policy to where you can't build back to what you have, that's just like the nightmare icing on the cake," he said. Earlier this month, a deadly EF-3 tornado tore through the middle of Saint Louis, Missouri, damaging nearly 5,000 buildings. An EF-4 also killed more than a dozen people across the state of Kentucky. "To any other storm victims out there, don't let pride get in the way of people come in and help you," Lisa Smith said. The Smiths said they have found a silver lining after a year-long struggle. Todd Smith was able to use his tractor on their land for the first time recently, showing their farm can one day be turned into a grain and hay producer, giving them hope. "For me, it was just a statement that [this is] not going to keep me down. We're going to turn the farm back around. We're going to get back into production," Todd Smith said with confidence. The Valley View tornado was deemed the deadliest storm in North Texas in nearly a decade.
Metro
24-05-2025
- General
- Metro
Couple lost arms holding on to each other as tornado hit their home
An elderly married couple who held on to each other when a tornado struck their home lost an arm each. Paul and Gail Cline held hands inside their home in London, Kentucky, as a twister tore through and forcefully separated them as they refused to let go of each other. 'The doctors said that they lost opposite arms because they were holding each other,' their niece, Brandy Bowman told WLEX. Neighbors looking for survivors heard Gail's screams. 'She said, 'I need help. I see an arm down the hallway,'' said Bowman, explaining that it was Gail's arm. Gail and her husband were rushed to London Hospital. Gail also has punctures on her lungs from her ribs and is on life support. Paul's health has improved, but he suffers from dementia and is having trouble understanding what happened. More Trending The couple 'lost everything' when the EF-3 tornado with 170mph winds struck on May 16. 'They both lost an arm and my aunt is still on life support,' wrote Taylor Baker of her aunt and uncle in a GoFundMe page. 'Their home and vehicles and everything they've worked for is gone. They are two of the best people you could ever find.' The GoFundMe page had raised more than $71,000 as of Friday evening. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: McDonald's closing all of its spin off CosMc's locations by next month MORE: Donald Trump demands iPhones be made in the US – but is it even possible? MORE: Flooding in Australia leaves four dead and entire towns underwater
