Damascus NewsLocal news for Damascus, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.BondHearings- May 16, 2008 BondHearings log cabin democrat Probable cause has been found to charge seven persons who appeared Monday at Faulkner County Circuit Court: Dustin Lee Herring, 21, Mayflower fleeing, aggravated assault, ... via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/bondhearings?fromrss=1 Forecasters Blame La Ni a- May 14, 2008 "Less than 2% of all tornadoes are that strong, and to have one like that--and then to follow it up with one like the one we had in Damascus and then Stuttgart--that's just so rare. That never happens, but that is typical for this year." Since the start of the year, we have had about 50 tornadoes in Arkansas--nearly double the amount we see in an average year. via KATV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/forecasters-blame-la-ni-a?fromrss=1 Teenager killed in Arkansas storms- May 12, 2008 Created: May 2, 2008 10:54 AM Modified: May 2, 2008 10:54 AM By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press Writer DAMASCUS, Ark. via KTBShttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/teenager-killed-in-arkansas-storms?fromrss=1 Around the Nation- May 10, 2008 Saturday, May 3, 2008; Page A05 DAMASCUS, Ark. -- Violent storms unleashed tornadoes, high winds and hail in four central states and killed eight people in Arkansas, including a teenager who died when a tree ... via The Washington Posthttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/around-the-nation?fromrss=1 Church Recovers from Tornado- May 8, 2008 "It only took about ten seconds to do all that you're seeing" In Van Buren County, the tornado hit Southside Baptist Church on Highway 65 where construction workers were busy putting up sheetrock. via CW Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/church-recovers-from-tornado?fromrss=1 Tornado survivors gather belongings in Arkansas- May 6, 2008 Part of a horse stall hangs from a tree near Damascus, Ark., Saturday in the wake of tornadoes that killed seven people. via Seattle Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/tornado-survivors-gather-belongings-in-arkan... Survivors search for belongings amid Ark. tornado wreckage- May 4, 2008 "That's all there was to it. The Lord held us there." Smoke rose from burning heaps of wreckage Saturday as residents of rural Arkansas cleaned up what was left of their homes after deadly tornadoes scoured a state that has been plagued by severe weather this ... via International Business Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/survivors-search-for-belongings-amid-ark-tor... Storms leave death, destruction in central USA- May 3, 2008 "But it should break up by midday." Severe weather including tornadoes, damaging hail and hurricane-force winds have torn through the nation's midsection in the last 24 hours, affecting residents in eight states and killing at least six people in ... via USA Todayhttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/storms-leave-death-destruction-in-central-us... Possible Tornado Touches Down in Damascus- May 2, 2008 The National Weather Service says a tornado likely touched down north of Damascus in central Arkansas as a series of storms began rolling through the state, injuring an unknown number of people. via FOX16.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/05/possible-tornado-touches-down-in-damascus?fr... Southwestern Energy supports local law enforcement- May 1, 2008 "This donation will go towards furthering our communications with radios in the patrol cars and bulletproof vests for the officers. We are thankful for the good working relationship and support from Southwestern Energy" Southwestern Energy supports local law enforcement Southwestern Energy Company is continuing support of local organizations that protect and serve the communities where they work through their Everyday Heroes ... via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-ar/2008/04/southwestern-energy-supports-local-law-enfor... |