Featured Top Story Spotlight SEVERE WEATHER Communities come together after tornado damages Blue Mound Donnette Beckett Jun 25, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 × Hail forms deep within a thunderstorm, much differently than the sleet we get in the winter. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BLUE MOUND — After a major storm destroys homes and property, cleanup is usually the first concern, but also what you’re going to eat.kAm“(6 ;FDE H2?E65 E@ >2<6 DFC6 A6@A=6 8@E 765 @? 52JD H96C6 E96J 5:5?’E <?@H :7 E96J H6C6 8@:?8 E@ 36 23=6 E@ 62E[” A2DE@C qC2?52? r92AA6== H:E9 E96 u:CDE r9C:DE:2? r9FC49 @7 q=F6 |@F?5]k^Am Community members and others come together to help feed volunteers after last week's tornado hit Blue Mound. 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How does hail form in a thunderstorm? Hail forms deep within a thunderstorm, much differently than the sleet we get in the winter. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains.
Macon County storm causes widespread power outages Heavy storms left flooding and power outages in their wake on Wednesday.
Train Fair set for Decatur return After a four year pause, the Decatur Train Fair is returning to the Decatur Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28.
