Authorities say that the victims of the likely tornado include three family members along with a man in Ohatchee and a woman from Wellington. The Calhoun County Coroner has identified the victims. The three family members are 74 year old Joe Wayne Harris, 69 year old Barbara Harris and 38 year old Ebonique Harris. The other two victims are James…
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, dozens of people have been hurt and have received treatment at East Alabama Medical Center. Beauregard is south of Opelika. As Alabama News Network reported with Jeff…
Alabama News Network Anchor Jeff Sanders was allowed near the scene of the storm fatalities late this afternoon. That scene is near Beauregard in Lee County, south of Opelika. There have been reports of at least 10 fatalities in that area when the likely tornado touched down. Trees are down and emergency crews are still in the area. Stay with…
