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MS lawmakers promise necessary funding for tornado relief with days left in session

Mississippi lawmakers say money will be coming for the state's tornado victims, but they will have to work quickly with just days left in the session.

 

Here are five things to look out for in the last week of the legislative session in MS

Here are the things you should look out for with one week left in the 2023 legislative session, including the budget, education funding and HB 1020.

 

One of Mississippi's largest and most affluent UMCs wants out in church schism

When the count was done, 91.4% of this prominent Jackson-area United Methodist Church members present voted to leave the church umbrella.

 

Road to recovery: MS tornado victims take in damage, volunteers bring food, water, help

It was sweltering in Rolling Fork, MS on Sunday as the Mississippi tornado victims looked through what was left of their homes. Volunteers arrived to help.

 

Gallery of photos: Rolling Fork tornado Sunday recovery efforts

Recovery efforts in the Mississippi Delta town of Rolling Fork continued Sunday, two days after Friday's deadly tornado left many dead across the state.

 

Deadly tornado tears through Rolling Fork

Deadly tornado tears through Rolling Fork, killing at least 25 and leveling about 85% of structures

 

The first Sunday after the storm in Rolling Fork leaves some churches closed, destroyed

Churches in the MS Delta town of Rolling Fork gathered the first Sunday after a devastating tornado in various ways. Some had no sanctuary to meet in.

 

Federal officials arrive in Rolling Fork after President Biden declares disaster in MS

Officials from the Biden administration stood side-by-side with state and local officials Sunday in Rolling Fork, MS, after the devastating tornado.

 

Mississippi storm victims need your help. Here's what you can do

A storm in Mississippi left many without food, water or shelter. Donations of everyday basics are being accepted Here's how you can help.

 

Rolling Fork mayor comforts town destroyed by tornado in dual role as funeral director

In a Mississippi town reeling from a likely EF-4 tornado, Rolling Fork mayor Eldridge Walker comforts residents in role as mayor and funeral director.

 

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