by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 31, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“We are freshmen at the University of Arkansas. We were passing through Silver City on our way from spring break in Gulf Shores and stopped to see if there was anything we can do to help. Today is the first time we have seen tornado damage like this, and it made us...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 30, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“My mother and sister live in Silver City. I work in construction and stay close by in Belzoni, but Silver City is home. I saw the storm coming on the news and called my mom. They were in the back closet, and I heard their screams as the tornado went through the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 29, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“It felt weird outside, and the sirens went off. I ran into the room and got my kids to a safe place. My son is terrified of storms, and this has been really hard on him. A beam came through my room and knocked down the wall. That beam and a tree demolished our roof....
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 27, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I’ve come to the St. Paddy’s parade in Jackson for 20 years. We set up our spot on Friday afternoon and camp out overnight on air mattresses and grill hamburgers and sausage. It’s good times, good music, good food, and good drink. I wear a kilt on...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 26, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I raised my boys right and prayed over them every night, but things still happen. My oldest son, Trey, was 16 when he was given a large prescription of Oxycodone after a football injury at his school in Memphis. Taking the pain pills felt great, and he found ways to...
