See the Devastating Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi

A Sunday tornado in Louin destroyed many family homes

A family dog sits in front of what is left of its home following an apparent Sunday night tornado that swept through the small community of Louin, Mississippi, on June 19, 2023. Photo: Rogelio V. Solis (AP)

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