It was just short of a year that the waters started to rise in Southeast Missouri and then the Corps of Engineers blew up the Birds Point Levee.  Debra Tarver and Twan Robinson, of the Village of Pinhook, visited the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City to give a presentation to state leaders on how the flooding impacted their lives.  Pinhook, population of 54, was wiped out by the engineered breach of the levee.  Flood waters swallowed their houses and left irreparable damage to all houses and structures.  Once the water subsided and residents were allowed to return, they found their homes looted and some destroyed by fire. Tarver and Robinson shared with legislators their goal to keep the Pinhook community and their terrible loss in the minds of lawmakers.  After ten months without aid, the community is patiently dedicated to seek funding in order to rebuild their village outside of the flood zone and reunite their community. Tarver and Robinson shared a moment with State Rep. Terry Swinger of Caruthersville following their presentation. (Photo submitted)