Devastating Paris Tornado Was 40 Years Ago

By John Mark Dempsey

Published April 4, 2022 at 7:23 AM CDT

Mike Patterson, host of the "The Talk of Paris" program on KPLT radio, recalls the catastrophic Paris tornado of April 2, 1982, which the National Weather Service says resulted in 10 deaths and caused $50 million in damage.

We also talk with Mike about the trial return of two-way traffic in downtown Paris. Mike says that study is expected to come to an end this month, with a decision soon afterward on whether or not to retain two-way traffic.

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John Mark Dempsey

John Mark Dempsey is the host of the public interest program The Blacklands Café from KETR News. Dempsey is also the play-by-play announcer for Commerce Tigers Football on 88.9 FM and on ketr.org.

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