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Mississippi experienced 72 tornadoes in the first five months of 2025, exceeding the annual average of 33-35. The early start to tornado season, with occurrences in January and February ...
The last deadly tornado to come through Laurel County was March 2, 2012. That tornado — an EF-2 with winds reaching an estimated 125 mph — killed six people, according to NWS data.
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. — A team of Bullitt County firefighters was deployed to Laurel County on Memorial Day to help fight fires and assist with ongoing tornado recovery efforts. A deadly EF-4 ...
The last day to apply for assistance for the March 14-15 tornado outbreak is approaching. Survivors affected by the storms ...
It comes as another storm moves through tornado-damaged Laurel County. As cleanup from Friday's tornado continues in Laurel County, another storm system is threatening to do more damage. That's ...
LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - First responders of Laurel County were honored for their bravery one month after a deadly EF4 tornado ripped through southern Kentucky. At least 19 people were killed in the ...
Congressman Rogers, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, presented a proclamation from Washington, D.C., praised the responders' crucial role in saving lives on the night of the tornado.
Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball coach Mark Pope was out in the community last weekend to help victims of the devastating tornado that tore through parts of the state.Pope was in Laurel County ...
LAUREL COUNTY, Kentucky (WLKY) — A fire major was killed in the line of duty during a tornado in Laurel County. Now, his fire department says he was shielding his wife from harm when he died ...