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At least 17 people are hurt and hundreds of homes damaged after multiple tornadoes
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tore through Mississippi Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. The massive storms blasted several counties across the central and western parts of the state
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toppling trees, downing power lines and ripping apart homes. More than 15,000 people are still without access to power as of late Thursday morning
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Officials say at least 14 tornadoes were reported, though only one is confirmed so far
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No deaths to report, but at least 17 people were injured, including 12 from a trailer park community devastated in Lincoln County
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That's about 65 miles southwest of Jackson. Governor Tate Reeves says the American Red Cross and the Cajun Navy are now helping with shelter and relief efforts
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as emergency crews work to clear roads and assess damage across the state
