Storm damages Alexander County Courthouse in Cairo
An early Tuesday storm with straight-line winds damaged the Alexander County Courthouse roof in Cairo. No injuries were reported as crews remove water and relocate several offices to a former junior high building on 24th Street while others remain open at 2000 Washington Ave. Sheriff Timothy Brown said damage was limited to the courthouse with minor wind damage to a few residences in Hardin County.
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Storm: Twister dwarfs power of atomic bomb in Moore
An EF5 tornado near Moore on May 3 1999 produced record wind readings up to 302 mph, far stronger than typical hurricanes. Experts say tornadoes’ rarity and tracking challenges keep them less understood than hurricanes, though forecasters warned five days ahead of a violent storm path that recur.
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Five Benghazi suspects named for possible forceful capture
The United States identified five men possibly responsible for the Benghazi attack and has enough evidence to detain them by force as suspected terrorists. Officials say there is insufficient proof for civilian trials, and the FBI continues gathering evidence while Libya’s post-revolutionary authorities remain limited. The White House prefers a criminal justice approach over military detention to avoid straining relations and to build partnerships with regional governments in the anti al Qaida effort.
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Relief efforts mobilize for Joplin tornado aftermath
Local volunteers and national groups mobilize to aid Joplin victims. Salvation Army calls for donations via phone, text, and online while American Red Cross recruits volunteers. Kroger stores collect funds in Southern Illinois with matching up to 25000. Operation BBQ Relief sets up food sites in Oklahoma funded by donors including 17th Street Bar and Grill. Amanda Sullivan coordinates local drop boxes in Anna and Lick Creek School for items and supplies.
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Tornado strands Groh family amid shelter rush and outages
Beth Groh recounts a close call as a tornado scraped near Moore. Her daughter Christina, son Jacob, and younger Ryan sheltered as hail and fierce winds battered the area. Text updates and a solo rescue mission to fetch her son from the junior high followed a chaotic 45 minutes. Their rental building was destroyed, but tenants escaped unharmed. Groh, a former Southern Illinoisan employee, reflects on anxious parents who couldn't reach their children.
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Illinois fracking bill clears panel amid concerns
The bill amends Senate Bill 1715 with House Amendment 1 as lawmakers debate hydraulic fracturing in Illinois. Walling says the measure does not invite fracking into the state while Tabitha Tripp of Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing our Environment questions water safety and community impact.
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