Tornadoes Cut Across Mississippi As Severe Storms Damage 500 Homes

BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Powerful storms that included at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties, damaging nearly 500 homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines. There were no immediate reports of deaths. At least 17 people have been injured during the storms that struck several counties Wednesday night. A mobile home park in Bogue Chitto was severely damaged. The National Weather Service says a large tornado moved from eastern Lincoln County into Lawrence County. Gov. Tate Reeves reported multiple tornadoes and said emergency response efforts are underway. More storms are expected Thursday across the Southeast.