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        Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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        1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin

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        Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

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        Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

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        Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

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        Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

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        A chill takes over late week

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        Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

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        Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

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        Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

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        London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

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        US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

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        Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

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        BBN Tonight

        Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

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        Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

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        Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

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        No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

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        Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

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        Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

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        Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

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        Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

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        Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

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        North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

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        Severe storms this afternoon and evening

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        List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

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        KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

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