Laurel County, Tornado and Kentucky
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Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central US
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Tornadoes that swept through parts of Kentucky Friday night killed 18 people in Kentucky and left several others critically injured. The storms that hit Kentucky came from a weather system
"We're gonna keep coming back over, and over, and over to show everybody that we're going to rebuild every structure and every life," Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Major Les Leatherman, of the Laurel County Fire Department, responded during storms Friday night to a fire alarm on Sunshine Hills Road, which was the most ravaged area in the
Southeastern Kentucky communities are mourning the losses of loved ones who were killed as tornadoes and heavy storms rushed through the region May 16.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A firefighter was killed while shielding his wife during an outbreak of tornadoes in Kentucky Friday night. Major Leslie Leatherman was responding to an emergency call from his home when a tornado struck the area, causing widespread damage and several casualties.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving an update Tuesday as the southern Kentucky region braces for more severe weather amid recovery efforts from devastating storms.
Aerial video footage from areas in the South and Midwest, including Kentucky, show a trail of destruction left by devastating storms and tornadoes.
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WATE Knoxville on MSNKentucky communities begin disaster relief, emotional support after tornadoDisaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday night.