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Major Leslie Leatherman was responding to emergency calls during the storm when he used his body to shield his wife, who was injured in the storm.
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
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FOX 56 News on MSNKentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struckMajor Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event
Families hunkered down in their bathrooms and emerged to find their homes gone when a deadly tornado barreled through the community of London, Kentucky, on Friday, leaving behind only foundations
The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.
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WLKY on MSNLaurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was herFire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known it was her.
Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.
Volunteers say they are in need of tarps and tote bins to give to tornado survivors as they try to salvage belongings retrievable from the rubble.
From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.
The Salvation Army’s Louisville Area Command sent more support to Laurel and Pulaski counties after a tornado ripped through the area. The organization had 'boots on the ground' quickly. They loaded their mobile catering truck, rapid response unit, with supplies to continue helping those in need.