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This week’s headlines from The Greenville Advocate in 2014 covered a range of compelling topics, including the aftermath of a tornado that swept through Butler County, a student’s musical achievements and a unique awareness journey for an orphanage in Honduras. Here’s a look at the stories that captured attention a decade ago:

Storms Blow Through County: Taft Skipper Road resident Jessica Williamson recounted a harrowing experience with an F-1 tornado that struck Butler County earlier in the week. Williamson described the terrifying sound of a “freight train” as the storm shook her home, knocked items off the walls, and caused significant damage to her property. Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Shirley Sandy confirmed that most damage occurred near the Brushy Creek area and Georgiana. The EMA prepared to assist residents with blankets and advice on dealing with the upcoming cold front, which brought temperatures as low as 20 degrees.

Saxophone Success: Greenville High junior Mary Margaret Lecoq celebrated her selection to play the alto saxophone in the 2015 Alabama All-State Sinfonia Orchestra. Lecoq, inspired to play saxophone as a fifth grader, described her excitement at earning this honor. After auditioning in Mobile with excerpts from Georges Bizet’s Arlésienne Suite No. 2, Lecoq endured a nerve-wracking wait before receiving the good news in November.

Highway 31 Journey for Hope:

Tony Camardella embarked on a 12-day journey down Alabama Highway 31, raising awareness for Hope House, an orphanage in Honduras. Camardella, who works at the orphanage, hiked, biked and triked from Tennessee to Mobile to meet churches that helped fund three new homes for the mission, which will increase its capacity from 20 to 50 children. Along the way, he stayed with kind-hearted hosts, shared the orphanage’s mission and found inspiration in the community’s generosity.

4-H Science Behind the Magic:

Magician and illusionist Matt Adams performed at Greenville High School, combining entertainment with education in the 4-H “Science Behind the Magic” show. Adams captivated students with lessons on probability, psychology and perception, all wrapped in a dazzling display of tricks and illusions.