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ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado tore a path of destruction for more than an hour across a long swath of Mississippi, even as furious new storms Sunday struck across the Deep South. At least 25 people were killed and […]

WYNNE, Ark. — Kevin Jumper’s basement at his home in Wynne, Arkansas, is a storage area that became a life-saving refuge as his neighbors packed in to ride out the deadly tornado that chewed through his community. Minutes before the twister touched down, he went door-to-door recruiting more than a dozen people to seek shelter […]

Attorney General Tim Griffin gave details on his experience with the devastating tornado that ripped through Arkansas Friday, also reminding those affected to stay aware during this time.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over the last few days, hundreds have converged on Covington to help clean up the mess left behind by a tornado and care for the victims. We now know that two tornadoes touched down in Tipton County Friday night. Tuesday, Tipton County EMA director Tommy Dunavant said the first tornado caused damage […]

UPDATE, 4:54 A.M. THURSDAY: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee until 12 PM CST. PLEASE FOLLOW THURSDAY’S UP-TO-DATE STORM COVERAGE HERE. According to the National Weather Service of Memphis, a Tornado Watch has also been issued for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee until 5 a.m. Thursday. The […]

DALLAS (AP) — Crews scrambled Thursday to restore power to thousands of residents after tornadoes plowed through Oklahoma during another deadly spring storm in the U.S., killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes. A day after at least eight tornadoes spun through Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt said authorities were still assessing the […]

WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage’s scope. […]

SOMERVILLE, Tenn. — The threat of more severe weather is in the forecast for Wednesday as communities across the Mid-South continue recovery efforts following Friday’s deadly round of tornadoes. At Express Shelters in Somerville, the heat and the pressure is on for workers to produce tornado shelters. The family-owned and operated business turns out shelters […]

The tornado had no mercy in the surrounding neighborhood. Almost every home was leveled.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another round of storms is heading towards the Mid-South, and WREG wants to make sure you and your loved ones are safe. Being prepared is key, and with the past two rounds of storms, you may feel you are ready– but you can never be too prepared. According to the CDC, in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas and Mississippi until 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service of Memphis. A Tornado Watch has been issued in the following counties: Coahoma, Crittenden, Crockett, Cross, Lee, Phillips, Quitman, St. Francis, and Tunica. This evening will become quite active with […]