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Deadly Tornadoes Rip through Alabama and the Deep South

The swarm of tornadoes that hit five southern states yesterday killed well over 200 people, at least 131 in Alabama alone. Many more have suffered serious injuries, and the property damage is described as "catastrophic." Joey Kennedy is editorial writer and editor of the Sunday Viewpoint section for the Birmingham News .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The swarm of tornadoes that hit five southern states yesterday killed well over 200 people, at least 131 in Alabama alone. Many more have suffered serious injuries, and the property damage is described as "catastrophic." Joey Kennedy is editorial writer and editor of the Sunday Viewpoint section for the Birmingham News.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Joey Kennedy

    Alabama Media Group

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