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Mississippi Community Unites After Devastating Tornado Strikes

3/15/2025

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Hawkins Braces for Tornado

Taylorsville, Mississippi, braced for fierce tornado warnings on Saturday, sending families scrambling for safety. Stacy Bryant Hawkins recounted the harrowing experience as a tornado roared past her home, leaving her unscathed but her brother-in-law's house in ruins. In the wake of the destruction, the community is uniting to support those in need.

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Alabama Storms Devastate

Severe storms ravaged Alabama on March 15, unleashing a tornado that devastated Calera, striking a Walmart and a mobile home park. Emergency teams rushed to search for injuries, but thankfully, no casualties were reported by 9 p.m. The aftermath left many without power and roads impassable, as damage assessments continued.

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Hawkins Braces for Tornado

Taylorsville, Mississippi, braced for fierce tornado warnings on Saturday, sending families scrambling for safety. Stacy Bryant Hawkins recounted the harrowing experience as a tornado roared past her home, leaving her unscathed but her brother-in-law's house in ruins. In the wake of the destruction, the community is uniting to support those in need.

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