Tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on Friday night, leaving at least 25 dead, dozens injured and a trail of destruction throughout the Delta and into the east central regions.
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Officials at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed the casualty count from Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll and Monroe counties, adding, “Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change.” Search and rescue teams were still working into the day on Saturday.
Below are photos from several of the communities affected by the storms.
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