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An emergency declaration was issued Sunday for Mississippi, making federal funding available to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.

The death toll in the devastating tornado that tore through the southern US state of Mississippi reached 26 and dozens more were reported injured

President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit by a deadly tornado.

President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado.

At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday.

President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi. Officials said dozens were injured, while hundreds were displaced. More bad weather is expected in the Southeast into Monday.

President biden and his team for very quickly signing the emergency declaration that we sent up on yesterday. obviously, the resources that the people here in rolling fork and throughout mississippi need... the help is on the way. but its hard to imagine how this devastated community can ever fully recover. i hope that we can bounce back from this, man. i know its a lot. i know im saying a lot and im hoping for a lot. but we lost a lot. so im hoping. all we can do is hope and pray. the clear up ...

In a Mississippi town reeling from a likely EF-4 tornado, Rolling Fork mayor Eldridge Walker comforts residents in role as mayor and funeral director.

The first few days after a storm are critical as families and the community regroup and gather what's left of their precious memories.The importance of first responders amplifies following natural disasters.Columbus Fire Chief who says the national first responder shortage is putting a higher demand on the local responders. "Firefighters do more than fight fires," Chief Duane Hughes said. Chief Duane Hughes says the narrative surrounding fire crews' responsibilities is mis...

Churches in the MS Delta town of Rolling Fork gathered the first Sunday after a devastating tornado in various ways. Some had no sanctuary to meet in.