From the News Edge: Authorities are now saying at least 51 people are dead, including at least 20 children from an elementary school, and devastation is reported throughout the city of Moore, Oklahoma, which was struck by a "monstrous" tornado Monday afternoon..........................................................................................................................WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE OF MOORE, OKLAHOMA: RED CROSS - Text Red Cross to 90999 to send a $10 donation..........SALVATION ARMY - Donate by phone at 800-725-2769..........FEED THE CHILDREN - Donate by phone at 800-627-4556............................................................................................................................................From the Weather Edge: Staff Meteorologist David Bryant says the Storm Prediction center has placed the region under a slight risk of severe weather Tuesday and Tuesday night. Severe storms will be possible during that time period. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats. However, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.

Posted: Thursday, 31 January 2013 5:40PM

101st Deputy Commander Receives First Star

Though he's been doing the job for months now and he has been preparing to serve in the capacity during the deployment to Afghanistan, Andrew Poppas is only now receiving his promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General. Poppas was joined Thursday afternoon by his family as he took the oath of office at McAuliffe Hall.

Major General James McConville says Poppas has had a great career, but it has been his lesser known jobs that made him a great leader.

And it is his leadership that will serve the 101st Airborne Division best this deployment.

Newly promoted Brigadier General Poppas says he always knew he wanted the promotion, but maybe not for normal reasons.

General Poppas has previously served as the 1st Brigade Combat Team Commander during its deployment to Afghanistan in 2010-2011. He is currently serving as the Deputy Commander of Operations for the 101st Airborne Division.

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