Friday, May 6, 2011

Teacher Helps Smithville, MS Recover from Tornado

After a devastating tornado hit Smithville, MS, a Local school teacher of Senatobia High School started the donations for families, homes, and lives that were taken. The EF-5 tornado took place on April 27, 2011.
There were 27 people killed and 40 injured.
Teacher, Jill Knox, and her students of Senatobia High School started the donations as soon as the devastating news broke out. The donations acquired by Knox and her students have helped hundreds of people in Smithville already. Donations included anything from food items to electrical accessories. Knox worked constantly to organize this important help effort. Not only does she teach tenth grade English, she taught a life lesson in how important giving back is.


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