Death, Injuries After Tornadoes Strike South And Midwest

Storms and tornadoes hit much of the South and the Midwest yesterday, injuring at least 40 people and destroying homes. A 7-year-old boy and another person were found dead as a result of a storm in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson discusses the severe weather outbreaks across the region, and we hear a clip from the mayor of Holly Springs.

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