At least 23 people are dead after tornadoes tear through the South
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A powerful tornado left a trail of devastation across rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night — killing
A powerful tornado left a trail of devastation across rural Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night — killing
at least 23 people, wrecking buildings and leaving thousands of homes without power.
at least 23 people, wrecking buildings and leaving thousands of homes without power.
"We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured, 4 missing due to last night's tornadoes,
"We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured, 4 missing due to last night's tornadoes,
the Mississippi Emergency
the Mississippi Emergency
Management Agency said Saturday morning.
Management Agency said Saturday morning.
We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning.
We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning.
A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted."
A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted."
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said search and rescue operations are continuing. "
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said search and rescue operations are continuing. "
The loss will be felt in these towns forever,"
The loss will be felt in these towns forever,"
he said Saturday morning. "Please pray for God's hand to be over all who lost family and friends.
he said Saturday morning. "Please pray for God's hand to be over all who lost family and friends.