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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
Kentucky tornado survivors recount harrowing experiences amid cleanup efforts
Survivors of the deadly tornadoes that struck parts of Kentucky continued to sift through the rubble as widespread cleanup ...
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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.
Ky. firefighter killed while shielding wife during tornado response
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.
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 ...
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Walmart teams with organization to help feed, provide showers for victims of Laurel County tornado
Walmart is partnering with Operation BBQ Relief to provide free meals to those in need in the Kentucky counties impacted by ...
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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 ...