Update: Death Toll Rises to 23 in Lee County Tornado
The death toll has risen to 23 people in the apparent tornado that hit the Beauregard community of central Lee County today. Rescuers are still searching for people in the rubble. In addition,…
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Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
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