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Flood Waters

(Berrien County, Michigan) We experienced record flooding in this corner of Michigan in the wake of the torrential rains that melted the great snow mass.  Local rivers like the Saint Joseph and Galien overflowed their banks, and wetlands became lakes.  Here are but a few examples:

Underwater on Prairie Road in Harbert.

Flood water covered Prairie Road this week.

The Saint Joseph River surrounded…

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Severe storms hit the South

At least 19 people have died over the last 48 hours due to tornadoes, as a violent system of storms made its way across the South from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle and parts of Alabama and Georgia.

At least 15 people died and around two dozen were injured in Georgia from tornadoes early Sunday morning, following four tornado-related deaths that occurred in Mississippi on Saturday morning.

According to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, four people died in Dougherty County near Albany, seven in Cook County near Adel, and two people died in both Berrien and Brooks counties.

After storms ripped through the region overnight, more tornado watches were issued today for the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has issued a state of emergency for the seven south central Georgia counties impacted by the storm.

“The National Weather Service predicts a third wave of severe weather today, which may reach as far north as metro Atlanta. I urge all Georgians to exercise caution and vigilance in order to remain safe and prevent further loss of life or injuries,” Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia, said in a statement. (GMA)

Photos: (from top) AP Photo/Branden Camp (2), Ryan Moore/WDAM-TV, via AP, AP Photo/Branden Camp (2)

See more images of severe storms in the South on Yahoo News

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Behind-the-scenes of a PSA shot for Berrien Forward in July of 2022

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The May Graham arriving at King’s Landing on the St. Joseph River, Berrien County, Michigan.  She is headed up river to Berrien Springs.

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Alapaha Colored School-Alapaha, Georgia

Alapaha Colored School-Alapaha, Georgia

The Alapaha Colored School is one of the last remaining two story, wood frame schoolhouses built for the education of Black schoolchildren. It was in use from 1924-1964. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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Victorian Farmhouse, Berrien County

Victorian Farmhouse, Berrien County

This farmhouse sits on the outskirts of Nashville, Georgia. I pulled over immediately when I saw it. I did not know that I would have a little goat friend watching my shenanigans.

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Oaky Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Berrien County

Oaky Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Berrien County

Founded in 1890, this double entrance intrigued me. Based on this photo, the entrance is either original or has been there quite awhile. The congregation is active and has a well taken care of cemetery.

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Three Fortunate to be Alive following Alcohol Fueled Crash in Berrien County

Three Fortunate to be Alive following Alcohol Fueled Crash in Berrien County

GRAND BEACH, MI – Three men are fortunate to be alive following a rollover vehicle crash that police believe was fueled by alcohol. On Monday August 16th, 2021, at at 4:53 p.m., the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle collision rollover crash with entrapment on W. US 12 near Grand Ave. Witnesses stated that a silver Honda Accord was driving at a high rate of speed west…

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