by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 2, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“The weatherman said the tornado would hit Silver City about 8:30 p.m., and he was right. I was in the only part of my house that wasn’t damaged. I have never been through a tornado, but I served in Vietnam. When I walked out of my house this morning, it looked...
by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 1, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“We lost everything — our home, my truck, and all of our possessions. I don’t want to believe this happened. We worked hard to accomplish something in life, just to have it blown away so fast. But we are all alive, and my strength comes from the Lord and my family. We...
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...
