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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has released that nearly 2,000 homes across the state have sustained damage after Friday night’s tornadoes and severe storms. According to MEMA, Monroe County had the majority of damaged homes out of the 12 counties listed, with the area reporting 1,476 homes that were...

Dangerous Storms Ahead May Target Midwest, South

They also have their water turned back on. that is a sign of progress there. at the same time, people just, you know, day after day digging through their belongings through the wreckage of their home trying to salvage what they can. we talked to one woman, brenda morris, her family of 11 was inside their house when it collapsed here at rolling fork. theyve now had to move in with a relative, all 11 of them. heres what she told us yesterday, take a listen. >> how long do you think it will take to...

Hotels and shelters. thats where they will stay while crews work to clean up scenes like this. as you can see from the devastation on this corner -- this is the same on every block in this town. this will take time. this was a house. you can see the roof line there. its hard to make it out, but that is a semitruck flipped on its side that someone hung an american flag on. this is devastating and daunting for people thinking about cleaning up and rebuilding in terms of months if not years, especi...

Meteorologists fear Friday will be one of the worst days, with much more to come.

After a massive tornado destroyed the only place some Mississippi residents called home, many are starting the rebuilding process.

Survivors of Rolling Forks tornado are searching for better ways to live. Many are cramped into one room or into motels with no electricity.

Zachary firefighters and city officials announced plans to send relief to the victims of tornadoes in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

Meteorologists warn of a series of severe storms that could rip across Americas Midwest and South over the next couple of weeks, with the first and perhaps most dangerous outbreak forecast to strike…

When volunteers show up after a disaster like this past weekend’s deadly tornadoes in Mississippi, some bring chainsaws, tarps and heavy equipment. Donnie Wedgworth and his friends bring catfish. On Monday, Wedgworth and a group of church friends—who call themselves the Catfish Navy—were frying up catfish, french fries, and hush-puppies, planning to serve about 600 meals to