A tornado ripped through parts of Laurel County late on Friday night, devastating homes and killing at least 19.

Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a volunteer at the department over 30 years ago.

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

Neighbors are still recovering from a tornado that hit parts of Laurel County, Kentucky. Just as quickly as the tornado tore through the county, people stepped up to help. Samantha Fox, who owns a Knoxville coffee shop,

Disaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday night.

A Laurel County firefighter who spent nearly 40 years serving his community died Friday night while protecting others during the devastating tornado outbreak in southern Kentucky.

Police requested the curfew, which applies to people who aren’t residents of the community or helping with storm recovery.

Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known it was her.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event

The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.