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  • Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Dead at 65 | American Football News

    Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Dead at 65 | American Football News

    Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Died Peacefully in His Sleep.

    Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay, who inherited the National Football League Team from His Father in 1997 to become the Youngest Club Owner, died on wednesday.

    During his long-time Association with the Team, Irsay Also Became the Youngest General Manager in Colts Franchise History when he was named GM in 1984.

    Accorting to the Statement, Irsay Died Peacefully in His Sleep, Less than a month before HIS 66TH BIRTHDAY.

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  • EU Backs Tariffs on Fertiliser Imports from Russia, Belarus | Russia-Ukraine War News

    EU Backs Tariffs on Fertiliser Imports from Russia, Belarus | Russia-Ukraine War News

    European Parliament Backs Bill That Will Enact Duties in July and Gradually Increese say Over Three Years.

    The European Parliament has voted to impose tariffs on fertilier and certin Farm Produce Imports from Russia and Its Ally Belarus, Despite European Farmers’ Fears that the Move Lead to Higher Price.

    The European Parliament on Thursday Voted 411 to 100 in Support of the Bill that will enact duties in july and gradually Increese say to a point where they will make imports unvierable in 2028.

    In 2023, More than 70 Percent of Eu Fertiliser Consumption was of Nitrogen-Based Festiliser, of Which Russia Accounted for 25 Percents of EU Imports Worth About 1.3bn Euros ($ 1.5bn).

    Acciting to the bloc, the tariffs for Certain Fertiliers Will Increase Over Three Years from 6.5 Percent to an amout equivalent to About 100 Percent, Effectively Halting Trade by 2028.

    For Farm Produce, an Additional 50 Percent Duty Will Apply.

    While Russia and Belarus were Hit with Prohifs LAST YEAR Over the War in Ukraine, the New Measures Will Apply to 15 Percent of Agriculture Imports from russia that were not previously Hit, Including Meat, Dairy Produce, Fruit and Vegetables.

    EU Lawmaker Inese Vaidere, Spearheading the Push for Tariffs, Said the Bloc Must Stop Fuelling “The Russian War Machine” and “Limit the Dependence of Europe to Russian Fertiliers”.

    Member States Still Must Formally Give the Bill Their Final Approval, Having Already Supported The Idea.

    Russia Said on Throlsday that the tariffs Wouuld cause fertiliser prices in the eu to rise.

    Kremlin spokesperson dmitry peskov Said that Demand for Russian nitrogen fertiliers on Other Export Routes Remained High, Adding that Russian Fertiliers Were of the Highest Quality.

    Farmers’ Fears

    The pan-european farmers’ Group Copa-Cogeca Told the AFP News Agency that Using Russian Fertiliers was the “Most Competitive in Terms of Price, Due to Well-Estabished Logistics”.

    The Tariff Could Be “Potentially Devastatting” for the Agriculture Sector, The Group Warned, Adding, “European Farmers Must Not BeCome Collateral Damage”.

    A Farmer in Belgium accused the eu of Hurting Its farmers.

    Amaury poncelet told AFP that he “doesn’t underestand the European Union’s Idea of ​​Punishing Its Farmers”.

    “We’re Losing Money Because of the European Decisions That Treat US Like Pwns who don’t matter,” he said.

    The European Commission has argued the tariffs will will support dating and suggestted duties on imports from other regions culed to alleviate price, Among Other mythigating measures, in case of price shocks.

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  • NWS confirms 6 tornadoes across Alabama

    NWS confirms 6 tornadoes across Alabama

    LATEST FORECAST | POWER OUTAGES | ROAD CLOSURES | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSThe National Weather Service is conducting storm surveys on Wednesday and Thursday to look at destruction related to severe storms Tuesday night.Tuesday was a First Warning Alert Day, and First Warning meteorologists Jason Simpson and Taylor Sarallo tracked Tornado Warnings for multiple hours during the evening and overnight hours to keep Central Alabama safe and prepared.Confirmed tornadoesMadison/ Limestone County: Madison Tornado | EF-2Survey Summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph.The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.Madison County: Killingsworth Cove Tornado | EF-2Storm survey “The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. “”Two other structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here.”Limestone County: South Athens Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.Bullock County: County Road 185 Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “A brief tornado touched down in an open pasture east of County road 37 where a few large branches were snapped along a tree line and one tree was uprooted in the field. The tornado tracked to the east where it crossed through a small hunting club anduprooted more trees. Most of this area was inaccessible due to trees across the roadway, but no structural damage was noted. The tornado then intensified as it crossed county road 185 where there was about a 800 to 900 yard wide zone of snapped and uprooted hardwoods and softwoods. The tornado continued to track east through various inaccessible pastures and wooded areas before dissipating near county road 7 to the south of Fitzpatrick where a couple branches were snapped.”Calhoun County: Saks Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “This tornado appears to have touched down somewhere in the restricted area of the Pelham Range based on radar. The first accessible damage occurred along Calhoun County Road (CR) 109 (Bynum Leatherwood Rd) just north of the Lloyds Chapel Cemetery, where several large trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to the ESE crossing Reaves Road and Gardendale Drive, where swaths of trees were snapped or uprooted, with trees falling on a manufactured home and a site built home in the area. Several pine trees were still blocking traffic across CR 46 (Parkwood Rd) near the intersection with McCulley Ln. The tornado continued ESE roughly along CR 46, before crossing Alexandria Rd, where several streets were blocked with uprooted hardwood trees. As the tornado approached US Highway 431, significant damage continued but became more sparse and sporadic as the tornado appeared to end and transition to a thunderstorm wind event.”Cleburne County: County Road 67 Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “The tornado first touched down in a field just south of Cleburne County Road (CR) 67 about 0.3 miles east of CR 49. The tornado proceeded to destroy a half of an old barn, lofting and tossing debris both upstream and downstream, as well as laterally. A large portion of the barn roof landed on a home about 30 yards downstream, with several missiles embedded in the roof as well as the surrounding yard. There was notable splatter on the right side of the house not facing the direction of the damaged barn. Direct wind damage to the home was minor, with a fascia damage and a partially collapsed garage door. Debris from the barn was also found hundreds of yards away in an adjoining pasture.””From there, the tornado proceeded to the ESE snapping and uprooting hardwood trees as it crossed CR 67, CR 611, and CR 95. From there, the tornado weakened and caused only a few tree branches to be damaged along CR 672 before it dissipated before reaching CR 34.” For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay updated with alerts in the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

    LATEST FORECAST | POWER OUTAGES | ROAD CLOSURES | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS

    The National Weather Service is conducting storm surveys on Wednesday and Thursday to look at destruction related to severe storms Tuesday night.

    Tuesday was a First Warning Alert Day, and First Warning meteorologists Jason Simpson and Taylor Sarallo tracked Tornado Warnings for multiple hours during the evening and overnight hours to keep Central Alabama safe and prepared.

    Confirmed tornadoes

    Madison/ Limestone County: Madison Tornado | EF-2

    madison tornado

    Survey Summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph.

    The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.

    Madison County: Killingsworth Cove Tornado | EF-2

    killingsworth cove tornado

    Storm survey “The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. “

    “Two other structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here.”

    Limestone County: South Athens Tornado | EF-1

    south athens tornado

    Survey summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.

    Bullock County: County Road 185 Tornado | EF-1

    bullock county tornado


    Survey summary: “A brief tornado touched down in an open pasture east of County road 37 where a few large branches were snapped along a tree line and one tree was uprooted in the field. The tornado tracked to the east where it crossed through a small hunting club and

    uprooted more trees. Most of this area was inaccessible due to trees across the roadway, but no structural damage was noted. The tornado then intensified as it crossed county road 185 where there was about a 800 to 900 yard wide zone of snapped and uprooted hardwoods and softwoods. The tornado continued to track east through various inaccessible pastures and wooded areas before dissipating near county road 7 to the south of Fitzpatrick where a couple branches were snapped.”

    Calhoun County: Saks Tornado | EF-1

    Survey summary: “This tornado appears to have touched down somewhere in the restricted area of the Pelham Range based on radar. The first accessible damage occurred along Calhoun County Road (CR) 109 (Bynum Leatherwood Rd) just north of the Lloyds Chapel Cemetery, where several large trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to the ESE crossing Reaves Road and Gardendale Drive, where swaths of trees were snapped or uprooted, with trees falling on a manufactured home and a site built home in the area. Several pine trees were still blocking traffic across CR 46 (Parkwood Rd) near the intersection with McCulley Ln. The tornado continued ESE roughly along CR 46, before crossing Alexandria Rd, where several streets were blocked with uprooted hardwood trees. As the tornado approached US Highway 431, significant damage continued but became more sparse and sporadic as the tornado appeared to end and transition to a thunderstorm wind event.”

    Cleburne County: County Road 67 Tornado | EF-1

    cleburne tornado

    Survey summary: “The tornado first touched down in a field just south of Cleburne County Road (CR) 67 about 0.3 miles east of CR 49. The tornado proceeded to destroy a half of an old barn, lofting and tossing debris both upstream and downstream, as well as laterally. A large portion of the barn roof landed on a home about 30 yards downstream, with several missiles embedded in the roof as well as the surrounding yard. There was notable splatter on the right side of the house not facing the direction of the damaged barn. Direct wind damage to the home was minor, with a fascia damage and a partially collapsed garage door. Debris from the barn was also found hundreds of yards away in an adjoining pasture.”

    “From there, the tornado proceeded to the ESE snapping and uprooting hardwood trees as it crossed CR 67, CR 611, and CR 95. From there, the tornado weakened and caused only a few tree branches to be damaged along CR 672 before it dissipated before reaching CR 34.”

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  • NWS confirms 6 tornadoes across Alabama

    NWS confirms 6 tornadoes across Alabama

    LATEST FORECAST | POWER OUTAGES | ROAD CLOSURES | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSThe National Weather Service is conducting storm surveys on Wednesday and Thursday to look at destruction related to severe storms Tuesday night.Tuesday was a First Warning Alert Day, and First Warning meteorologists Jason Simpson and Taylor Sarallo tracked Tornado Warnings for multiple hours during the evening and overnight hours to keep Central Alabama safe and prepared.Confirmed tornadoesMadison/ Limestone County: Madison Tornado | EF-2Survey Summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph.The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.Madison County: Killingsworth Cove Tornado | EF-2Storm survey “The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. “”Two other structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here.”Limestone County: South Athens Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.Bullock County: County Road 185 Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “A brief tornado touched down in an open pasture east of County road 37 where a few large branches were snapped along a tree line and one tree was uprooted in the field. The tornado tracked to the east where it crossed through a small hunting club anduprooted more trees. Most of this area was inaccessible due to trees across the roadway, but no structural damage was noted. The tornado then intensified as it crossed county road 185 where there was about a 800 to 900 yard wide zone of snapped and uprooted hardwoods and softwoods. The tornado continued to track east through various inaccessible pastures and wooded areas before dissipating near county road 7 to the south of Fitzpatrick where a couple branches were snapped.”Calhoun County: Saks Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “This tornado appears to have touched down somewhere in the restricted area of the Pelham Range based on radar. The first accessible damage occurred along Calhoun County Road (CR) 109 (Bynum Leatherwood Rd) just north of the Lloyds Chapel Cemetery, where several large trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to the ESE crossing Reaves Road and Gardendale Drive, where swaths of trees were snapped or uprooted, with trees falling on a manufactured home and a site built home in the area. Several pine trees were still blocking traffic across CR 46 (Parkwood Rd) near the intersection with McCulley Ln. The tornado continued ESE roughly along CR 46, before crossing Alexandria Rd, where several streets were blocked with uprooted hardwood trees. As the tornado approached US Highway 431, significant damage continued but became more sparse and sporadic as the tornado appeared to end and transition to a thunderstorm wind event.”Cleburne County: County Road 67 Tornado | EF-1Survey summary: “The tornado first touched down in a field just south of Cleburne County Road (CR) 67 about 0.3 miles east of CR 49. The tornado proceeded to destroy a half of an old barn, lofting and tossing debris both upstream and downstream, as well as laterally. A large portion of the barn roof landed on a home about 30 yards downstream, with several missiles embedded in the roof as well as the surrounding yard. There was notable splatter on the right side of the house not facing the direction of the damaged barn. Direct wind damage to the home was minor, with a fascia damage and a partially collapsed garage door. Debris from the barn was also found hundreds of yards away in an adjoining pasture.””From there, the tornado proceeded to the ESE snapping and uprooting hardwood trees as it crossed CR 67, CR 611, and CR 95. From there, the tornado weakened and caused only a few tree branches to be damaged along CR 672 before it dissipated before reaching CR 34.” For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay updated with alerts in the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

    LATEST FORECAST | POWER OUTAGES | ROAD CLOSURES | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS

    The National Weather Service is conducting storm surveys on Wednesday and Thursday to look at destruction related to severe storms Tuesday night.

    Tuesday was a First Warning Alert Day, and First Warning meteorologists Jason Simpson and Taylor Sarallo tracked Tornado Warnings for multiple hours during the evening and overnight hours to keep Central Alabama safe and prepared.

    Confirmed tornadoes

    Madison/ Limestone County: Madison Tornado | EF-2

    madison tornado

    Survey Summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph.

    The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.

    Madison County: Killingsworth Cove Tornado | EF-2

    killingsworth cove tornado

    Storm survey “The tornado touched down on Acuff Road, downing a large swath of hardwood trees just east of Boulder Trail. A barn sustained roof damage here as well, with some uplifting of the roof and peeling back of a few pieces of tin. From here, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees as it moved across the field toward structures on Killingsworth Cove Road. Here, the tornado had its strongest winds and was at its widest point: 134mph winds and 175 yards. A mobile home was completely destroyed at this location, hurling the mangled frame 150-200 yards from its original location. Thankfully, the family got the tornado warning and left the home to take shelter in the community shelter at the KCVFD less than a mile away. Debris from the destroyed mobile home was strewn about 225-250 yards across the street and into the field leading to JB Hawkins Road. “

    “Two other structures at this location sustained damage. The home next door was just outside the funnel and had significant roof damage, as well as projectiles that penetrated the side of the home in two locations. A resident was inside at the time and sheltered after receiving the warning, and thankfully was not injured. On the other side of the path on the corner of Killingsworth Cove Road and JB Hawkins Road, another home sustained major structural damage. Only portions of walls were left standing of the home, but survey teams discovered that no anchor bolts were used to attach the home to the foundation. All portions of the bases of walls that were investigated were toe nailed down, owing to the damage sustained at this location. Further to the northeast, widespread tree damage was noted on JB Hawkins Road as the tornado dissipated briefly climbing the elevated terrain behind the home at the end of the path here.”

    Limestone County: South Athens Tornado | EF-1

    south athens tornado

    Survey summary: A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team has concluded that damage observed in the Athens area resulted from an EF-1 tornado. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado likely initiated south of Highway 72, between York Lane and Lucas Ferry Road. Significant impacts were observed near the intersection of Lucas Ferry Road and Sanderfer Road, where numerous wooden power poles were snapped, and cross members were broken. Uprooted trees and additional snapped power poles were documented along Sanderfer Road.The tornado tracked in an east-northeast direction, continuing through the Jefferson Road and Highway 72 vicinity. It is believed to have lifted shortly after crossing this area.

    Bullock County: County Road 185 Tornado | EF-1

    bullock county tornado


    Survey summary: “A brief tornado touched down in an open pasture east of County road 37 where a few large branches were snapped along a tree line and one tree was uprooted in the field. The tornado tracked to the east where it crossed through a small hunting club and

    uprooted more trees. Most of this area was inaccessible due to trees across the roadway, but no structural damage was noted. The tornado then intensified as it crossed county road 185 where there was about a 800 to 900 yard wide zone of snapped and uprooted hardwoods and softwoods. The tornado continued to track east through various inaccessible pastures and wooded areas before dissipating near county road 7 to the south of Fitzpatrick where a couple branches were snapped.”

    Calhoun County: Saks Tornado | EF-1

    Survey summary: “This tornado appears to have touched down somewhere in the restricted area of the Pelham Range based on radar. The first accessible damage occurred along Calhoun County Road (CR) 109 (Bynum Leatherwood Rd) just north of the Lloyds Chapel Cemetery, where several large trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to the ESE crossing Reaves Road and Gardendale Drive, where swaths of trees were snapped or uprooted, with trees falling on a manufactured home and a site built home in the area. Several pine trees were still blocking traffic across CR 46 (Parkwood Rd) near the intersection with McCulley Ln. The tornado continued ESE roughly along CR 46, before crossing Alexandria Rd, where several streets were blocked with uprooted hardwood trees. As the tornado approached US Highway 431, significant damage continued but became more sparse and sporadic as the tornado appeared to end and transition to a thunderstorm wind event.”

    Cleburne County: County Road 67 Tornado | EF-1

    cleburne tornado

    Survey summary: “The tornado first touched down in a field just south of Cleburne County Road (CR) 67 about 0.3 miles east of CR 49. The tornado proceeded to destroy a half of an old barn, lofting and tossing debris both upstream and downstream, as well as laterally. A large portion of the barn roof landed on a home about 30 yards downstream, with several missiles embedded in the roof as well as the surrounding yard. There was notable splatter on the right side of the house not facing the direction of the damaged barn. Direct wind damage to the home was minor, with a fascia damage and a partially collapsed garage door. Debris from the barn was also found hundreds of yards away in an adjoining pasture.”

    “From there, the tornado proceeded to the ESE snapping and uprooting hardwood trees as it crossed CR 67, CR 611, and CR 95. From there, the tornado weakened and caused only a few tree branches to be damaged along CR 672 before it dissipated before reaching CR 34.”

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  • Missing Alabama Woman Allegedly Hit with Car, Suspect Burned Remains

    Missing Alabama Woman Allegedly Hit with Car, Suspect Burned Remains

    A man has been charged with the waller of a missing alabama Woman who autorities suspect was intentionally ostrucck by a vehicle.

    The Florence Police Department Said Tuesday That Human Remains Believed to Be Autumn Paige Strickland Were Found at A Home.

    The 38-Yaar-Old was reported missing over the Weekend.

    “Those Remains Will Be Sent to a forensics Lab to be analyzed for Propper Identification,” Florence Police CAPT. Jason Fort Said During an Update on the Case.

    The Suspect, Logan Rogers, 28, Is Being Held in the Lauderdale County Jail Bail, Paming a Court Hearing. Rogers was arrested Earlier Tuesday at a home.

    Fort Said His Initial Charge of Attempted Murder Was upgraded to Molder AFTER AFTER STRICKLAND WERE DISCOVERED.

    She was Last SEEN ON May 16, The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Said, notting at the time that she has have been living with a condition that impair herself.


    Picture Related to Fox News Article About the Murder of Autumn Paige Strickland in Alabama, with Suspect Logan Rogers Charged
    The Florence Police Department Said Tuesday That Human Remains Believed to Be Autumn Paige Strickland Were Found at A Home. Florence Alabama Police Department

    Logan Rogers, Man Charged with the Murder of A Missing Alabama Woman Believed to Have Been Been Struck by Vehicle
    The Suspect, Logan Rogers, 28, Is Being Held in the Lauderdale County Jail Bail, Paming a Court Hearing. Florence Alabama Police Department

    Rogers is accused of Hitting Strickland with his vehicle, A 2012 Kia Soul, On May 17, Accounting to Court Documents obtained by Waff-tv.

    He al The Circled Back AFTER STRICKING STRICKLAND THE FIRST TIME PRIGHT HITTING HERE AGAIN WITH THE CAR, The News Outlet Reported.

    Rogers Allegedly Came Back to the Skene 30 minutes late with a picup and picked up strickland’s body.

    Strickland’s Body Was Later Found in A Burn Barrel on Rogers’ Property. Its Believed that he tried to burn her body, the Report States, Citting Court Documents.

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  • UK SIGNS Deal to Hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius | Courts News

    UK SIGNS Deal to Hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius | Courts News

    British PM Keir Starmer Hails Deal, Which Allows Uk to Retain Control of Strategic Uk-os Airbase, As ‘Absolutely Vital’.

    The British Government has Finalted a Deal to Transfer Sovereigny over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius AFTER A Court-Oderred Injunction Briefly delayed the signing, Prime minister Keir Starmer Said.

    Speaking to Reporters on Thursday Afternion, Starmer Said the Deal is “Absolutely Vital for Our Defense and Intelligence, for the Safety and Security of the British People”.

    The multibillion-dollar aggrement will Allow the United Kingdom to retain Control of the strategicism US-Airbase on Diego Garcia, the Larger Island of the Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, Under a 99-Eyar Lease.

    “The strategic location of this basis is of the utmost significance to britain,” Starmer Said.

    “By aggregeeing to this deal now, on Our Terms, We’re Security Strong Protections, Including from Malign Influenza, that will allow the Operations Well the Next Century,” he added.

    The Signing Comes Just Hours AFTER A HIGH COURT EARLY ON THLESDAY IMPOSED AN INJUNCTION STARMER’S Virtual Signing with Mauritian Representatives.

    Judge Martin Chamberlain Lifted the Injunction Following a Hearing late in the Day, Clearing the Way for the UK to Sign the Deal.

    The Court’s Injunction was in the respect to A CLAIM by two Chagossian representing the islands’ original residents, who were evicted decades to make way for the Airbase.

    Bernadette Dugasse and Bertrice Pompe, Both British Citizens, Said They Feared It Wood BeCome Harder to Return Once Mauritius Control of the Islands.

    High Court Judge Julian Goose Had Blocked The Uk Government From Taching Any “Conclusive or Legally Binding Step to Conclude Its Negotiations” to Hand Over the Territory to A Foreign Government.

    Following the Injunction’s Removal, Pompe Said It Was “A Very Sad Day” and Vowed to Continue Fighting. “We will not want to be over Our Rights to Mauritius. We are not Mauritians,” she Said Outside the High Court.

    “The Rights We Are Ascing for Now, We Have Been Fighting for For 60 Years,” Pompe Said, Adding, “Mauritius is not going to give that to us.”

    Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, Who Had Questioned the Deal We To Took Office for the Last November, Said on Thursday that it is symbolized the Completion of “The Total Process of Decolonization”.

    US WELCOMES ‘HISTORIC’ ACCORD

    The UK, which has controlled the area 1814, separated the chagos islands in 1965 from Mauritius to create the British Indian Ocean Territory.

    In the Early 1970s, The Government Evicted About 1,500 Residents to Mauritius and Seychelles to make way for the Diego Garcia Airbase on the Larger Island.

    In October, The Government Announched a Draft Agreement to Hand the Islands to Mauritius and Allow the Us to Conting Using the Diego Base Under a 99-Eyar Lease.

    US President Donald Trump’s Administration, WHICH WAS CONSULTED ON THE DEAL, GOVE ITS APPROVAL. Howver, Finaling The Agreement Was Delayed by a Change in Government in Mauritius and Reported Last-Minute negotiations over Costs.

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Hailed the Signing of the “Historic” Accord on Thursday.

    “We have commended the United Kingdom and Mauritius for their Leadership, Vision, and Commitment to Ensure That Diego Garcia Remains Fully Operational for the Datation of This Agreement,” Rubio Said in a Statement.

    “We look forward to working closerly with bot Governments to Strengthn Our Collaboration in Support of Regional Peace and Stability.”

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