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Mississippi Family’s Home Among First to be Rebuilt After Tornado

Mack and Kathryn Towery’s new home stands in sharp contrast to much of their neighborhood. The section of Old Saltillo Road just north of the Tupelo city limits shows heavy damage from the April 28 tornado. More than a dozen …

Consumer Assistance Event Planned for Unresolved Tornado Claims

Oklahoma’s insurance commissioner says his department will hold a consumer assistance event next month for survivors of last year’s tornado outbreak. Commissioner John D. Doak says the June 3 forum at Westmoore High School will aid storm survivors who have …

Mississippi Legislature Convenes Special Session on Tornado Costs

Gov. Phil Bryant has called the Mississippi Legislature into special session starting Thursday to help pay state government’s share of recovery costs after the deadly April 28 tornadoes. The governor said Tuesday that lawmakers will be asked to provide up …