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Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado hits area
Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a ...
Kentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struck
Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a ...
Laurel Co. community works to recover after deadly tornadoes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - People in Laurel County are working together to pick up the pieces after devastating tornadoes. Neighbors helping neighbors, that is what Kentuckians are known for, and that is ...
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Laurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her
Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known ...
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Family pinned under debris survives tornado that leveled home in Laurel County
The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything ...
KY and East TN neighbors travel to help those in need after tornado hits Laurel County
Warm meals and open hearts drive recovery in London, KY amid devastating tornado. Volunteers are working tirelessly to ...
Fire official died in Laurel County tornado, shielding his wife from danger
He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger ...
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Weeklong curfew implemented for areas of Laurel County after tornado
A nightly curfew has been implemented in Laurel County, Kentucky as recovery efforts begin in the wake of the deadly tornado that ripped through the area on early Saturday.
Tornado in Laurel County, KY, that killed at least 19 people statewide is estimated as EF-2 or EF-3, authorities say
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are ...
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‘We could hear it coming’: homes destroyed in Ky. tornado
Stephanie and Robert Cameron had nine people total in their home as the storm hit. One of them was a nine-month-old they were babysitting.
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Curfew issued in London, areas of Laurel County until next week
Officials in Laurel County have issued a nightly curfew for the City of London and other areas of Laurel County.
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Kentucky communities begin disaster relief, emotional support after tornado
Disaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday ...