By Erica Thomas, managing editor
PINSON — A tornado on the night of Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, left many people without a home in Jefferson County. One of the hardest hit areas was off of Pinson Valley Parkway, at Rusk Mobile Home Park. Although there were no injuries, many homes in the park were destroyed.
Homes were ripped in half, roofs were blown away and debris covered the roads inside the park.
Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight visited the park Tuesday. Knight said what he witnessed inside the community should inspire others.
“I see a community coming together at a time of crisis,” said Knight. “This could be an example for all America.”