Most people across the U.S. have no idea of the Alabama tornado tragedy that happened on April 27, 2011. A total of 62 tornadoes in one day, responsible for the deaths of 252 people in our state.
A few days later, Osama bin Laden was killed. Weeks later, an EF-5 tornado wiped out Joplin, Missouri. The media moved on. Most folks around the country believe tornadoes happen only in Oklahoma, based on the "Twister" movies. They have no idea Alabama has more strong tornadoes per square mile than Oklahoma.
April 27, 2011 was our 9/11. My friend Kim Cross captured the event in her book "What Stands In A Storm". She got it right, it is an amazing read. I was delighted this piece she wrote for ESPN that was released today about Bo Jackson’s charity bike ride that raised more than $3 million for the Alabama Governor’s Relief Fund.
I think about 4/27/11 most days; it is one of the reasons for the new Alabama Weather Network that begins operation August 11. I hope you spend a few minutes and read this piece.
https://t.co/VNDGk3tN12
@spann My parents lived in Harvest, we helped them daily until curfew. Amongst cleaning up debris we were also alerted to watch for bodies. I will never forget the devastation.
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The Huntsville Police Department needs the community's help in identifying the pictured individual involved in an incident on Monday, Sept. 16 around 3:00 p.m.
McDonald’s really doesn’t want us inside the restaurants anymore. They have removed the drink machine, have water dripping to the point I slipped and now use the customer counter for storage.
@McDonalds really doesn’t want us in their restaurants anymore. They removed the drink machine, there’s is water leaking everywhere and I slipped and they now use the customer counter for storage!
@McDonalds no longer wants us in their restaurants. It should be drive through only! They took out the drink machines, have water dripping, and use the customer counter for storage. Just sad.
After being with my insurance company @progressive for 17 years I was talked into switching to @StateFarm in order to save over $100/month for my family. IT WAS THE WORST DECISION I’VE EVER MADE!!! @progressive I didn’t know how good I had it, I wanna come back!