There’s a thin line between normal and insane. I think I’m standing on it… which would explain the big blob of crazy on my shoe.
Posted in Weather on May 9th, 2009
Gibson Herrell So, what’s the difference between a journalist and a humor columnist? David Cate brings you Funnel cloud footage via his Flip. I can offer you a detailed description of my basement wall and my Flip is lost in the back of my soccer-mom SUV…. or at least I think that’s the last place [...]
Posted in 3909580, Hawkins County, Weather on Feb 4th, 2009
* Hawkins County schools will be closed again tomorrow (Thursday 2/5/09.) Head here to keep track of other local closings, cancellations and delays.
* Traffic in town is slow. The main roads are clear, but the sidewalks are slippery – at least I assume they are since I saw a fella in a suit [...]
Posted in In the news on Sep 2nd, 2008
Last Friday, I had this conversation:
He: “McCain is running A Broad!”
Me: “Why is he running abroad? Is this some kind of publicity stunt or… ?”
He: “No, I mean he picked a lady to be his Vice President. Just now!”
Me: “Who?”
He: “McCain!”
Me: “No, I mean who did he pick?”
He: “Sarah Somebody the Governor of [...]
Posted in Tennessee on May 12th, 2008
No tornadoes. No felled trees. No downed power lines. Mailbox, patio furniture children, dog and doghouse present and accounted for, so we are extremely lucky, but still….
someone has to clean this shit up.
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 11th, 2008
My sister lives in Anderson County.
I called earlier to let her know her area is under a tornado warning. She didn’t seem concerned. In fact, she is very much the type who will be sittin’ on the front porch, drinking a beer when the tornado comes.
So, with visions of her being sucked into [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 27th, 2008
Hawkins County Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 because there is a slight sprinkling of snow on the ground.
In case you missed it, Hawkins County was under a snow advisory last night and the National Weather Service is calling for a bit more snow today.
I didn’t bother to buy the store out [...]
Posted in Tennessee on Feb 7th, 2008
As of Wednesday afternoon, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports 31 confirmed fatalities related to the deadly storms, which marched across the state from Memphis through Middle Tennessee on Tuesday night. More than 149 people have been reported as being injured and one person is presumed missing. [...]
Posted in Tennessee on Feb 6th, 2008
(CNN) — Tornadoes that roared through parts of Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee killed at least 16 people and injured nearly 100 more Tuesday night, authorities said.
The storm prompted the early closures of polling places, damaged a university, a shopping mall, a retirement home and a hospital, and caused damage that may not be fully apparent [...]
Posted in Hawkins County on Jan 1st, 2008
Most of the news outlets are carrying the same story: Weather Service Issues A Winter Storm Watch; Cold, Wind In Forecast.
For New Year’s Day, the weather service predicted a 20 percent chance of snow showers, along with cloudy skies and a high temperature near 38 degrees. For Tuesday night, a 40 [...]
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