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A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.
Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a volunteer at the department over 30 years ago.
He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Parts of Laurel County, Kentucky, will be under a curfew for a week while the community recovers from a deadly and devastating tornado that tore through the area, bringing catastrophic damage to London.
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The Christian Post on MSNKentucky gov. remembers 19 killed in tornado as children of God, asks for prayersKentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event
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WLKY on MSNLaurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was herFire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known it was her.
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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.