MEMA confirms at least 23 people are dead due to last night’s tornado

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that at least 23 people are dead due to last night’s tornado.

MEMA’s Press Release:

Morning Update as of 6:20am (3/25)

We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured and 4 missing due to last night’s devastating tornadoes. We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning. A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

A young man wanders through the trailer park behind Chuck’s Dairy Bar looking for his friend. Photo by David Day