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LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A pair of Laurel’s leaders will now be serving on the state level with the Mississippi Main Street Association. Laurel Main Street Executive Director Caroline Burks and ...
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. — A team of Bullitt County firefighters was deployed to Laurel County on Memorial Day to help fight fires and assist with ongoing tornado recovery efforts. A deadly EF-4 ...
FEMA launched assistance for Laurel County, KY, tornado survivors. Start applying now at the local library. Get support with home damage, documents, and more.
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was in Laurel County on Friday, visiting an area that was rocked by an EF4 tornado last Friday night.The tornado killed at least 19 people across the ...
LAUREL COUNTY — As a result of the deadly tornado that struck the area late Friday night, at least 17 Laurel Countians are reportedly deceased, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear ...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a mandatory evacuation order for two of the hardest hit areas of Laurel County. The order is in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 11 p.m.
NWS confirms a nearly mile-wide EF-4 tornado hit Laurel County, Kentucky by: Hope McAlee Posted: May 20, 2025 / 05:59 PM EDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 06:00 PM EDT ...
With 17 deaths and massive damage from weekend tornadoes, Laurel County Public Schools has officially ended the 2024-2025 school year as of May 16, district officials announced Tuesday.
Laurel County Deputy Fire Chief Terry Wattenbarger said multiple emergency calls were coming in May 16 at around 11:47 p.m. as Major Leslie Leatherman responded to a fire alarm on Sunshine Hill Road.
One of the neighborhoods hit hardest in Laurel County was Sunshine Hills. One of the neighborhoods hit hardest by Friday night's storm was Sunshine Hills in Laurel County. Several homes in the ...
Laurel County Deputy Fire Chief Terry Wattenbarger said multiple emergency calls were coming in May 16 at around 11:47 p.m. as Major Leslie Leatherman responded to a fire alarm on Sunshine Hill Road.
As Laurel County residents continue to reel from the effects of Friday night's deadly tornado, there is help available to those in need. Here's where they can get it.