The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it expected the death toll to rise as cleanup and rescue efforts ensue.
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At least 23 people are dead after tornadoes tore across Mississippi overnight while thousands more are without power Saturday morning, according to state emergency officials, who said they expect the death toll to rise as cleanup and rescue efforts continue.Key Facts
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MSEMA) said Saturday morning that 23 people were killed by tornadoes in the state, while dozens more were injured and four people were missing.
The agency noted the death toll and numbers for people injured and missing “are expected to change,” as both the agency and Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) said search and rescue teams are still active throughout the state.
