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    Emergency response continues in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes in South and Midwest

    Death tolls are rising and search efforts remain in place throughout western Kentucky following a series of catastrophic tornadoes that barreled through six states in the Midwest and South.
    by Elena Moore Dec 12, 2021 2 minutes
    Updated December 12, 2021 at 10:03 PM ET

    Search and rescue efforts remain in effect throughout western Kentucky after multiple tornadoes decimated parts of the state on Friday evening and Saturday morning, leaving many communities destroyed.

    In that time frame, dozens of tornadoes moved across six states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi — including one massive storm that tore through more than 200 miles.

    The vast majority

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