Silver Dollar City, recently crowned America’s top theme park, has unveiled an ambitious $500 million expansion plan over the next decade. The project, the largest in the park’s history, includes a new resort, expanding the park’s footprint onto 1,200 acres near the Ozark Mountains. The resort, set to open in late 2026, will offer stunning views, convenient access to attractions, and unique experiences blending the park’s charm with the beauty of the Ozarks.
Memorial Day weekend was marred by deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that ravaged the Southern Plains and Ozark Mountains, resulting in at least 21 fatalities across four US states. The storms destroyed hundreds of buildings and left thousands without power. Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma were the hardest-hit states, accounting for the majority of the casualties. Arkansas reported eight deaths, Texas seven, Kentucky four, and Oklahoma two. The National Weather Service issued severe weather warnings for the Northeast and Southeast, including parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and South Carolina. President Biden expressed his condolences and directed federal agencies to provide assistance to the affected areas. The ongoing storm system is expected to continue bringing severe weather to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.
