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Recovery From Mississippi Tornadoes Could Take Years

Recovery From Mississippi Tornadoes Could Take Years

CBS News Two of the counties walloped by the tornado, Sharkey and Humphreys, are among the most sparsely populated in the state, with only a few thousand residents in communities scattered across wide expanses of cotton, corn and soybean fields. Sharkey’s poverty rate is 35%, and Humphreys’ is 33%, compared with about 19% for Mississippi and less than 12% for the entire United States.

Harvey Death Toll Surpasses 30; More Fatalities Expected

Harvey Death Toll Surpasses 30; More Fatalities Expected

Now that the sun is finally shining and the murky, brown floodwaters are slowly receding in much of the Houston area, grim reality is setting in.

NOAA Forecasts 9 To 14 Tropical Storms This Season

NOAA Forecasts 9 To 14 Tropical Storms This Season

News 9 (AP) Hurricanes will strike the United States this season and Americans must be prepared, federal forecasters said Thursday. They predicted nine to 14 named tropical storms this year. Current projections

Obama cabinet members pledge faster Katrina effort

Obama cabinet members pledge faster Katrina effort

News 9 Disturbed by what they saw on a bus ride through a city still bearing Hurricane Katrina's scars, two members of President Barack Obama's cabinet pledged Thursday to speed the pace of the Gulf Coast recovery operation.

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Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Graham Dowers Trader Joe's is set to open a new location in Oklahoma City.

Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Graham Dowers Trader Joe's is set to open a new location in Oklahoma City.

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Anna Denison Authorities say there is no danger after gunfire was reported near Spencer Elementary School.

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Anna Denison Authorities say there is no danger after gunfire was reported near Spencer Elementary School.

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Graham Dowers Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson responded to Governor Stitt's recent criticism of policies authored by House Democrats in a statement released on Wednesday.

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Graham Dowers Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson responded to Governor Stitt's recent criticism of policies authored by House Democrats in a statement released on Wednesday.

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Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Trader Joe's to open new Oklahoma City location

Graham Dowers Trader Joe's is set to open a new location in Oklahoma City.

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Authorities say school is safe after reported gunfire near Spencer Elementary School

Anna Denison Authorities say there is no danger after gunfire was reported near Spencer Elementary School.

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Oklahoma House Democrats push back against Gov. Stitt's policy criticism

Graham Dowers Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson responded to Governor Stitt's recent criticism of policies authored by House Democrats in a statement released on Wednesday.

Tax returns: Tips before April 15 deadline

Tax returns: Tips before April 15 deadline

Victor Pozadas News 9 gathers tips for Oklahoma taxpayers: from electronic filing to extensions with the 4868 form. Secure your finances before the April 15 deadline.

President Trump announces 90-day pause on some tariffs; Raises tariffs on China to 125%

President Trump announces 90-day pause on some tariffs; Raises tariffs on China to 125%

CBS News President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs, lowering rates to 10%, while increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. brings Aretha Franklin's greatest hits to life at OCCC

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. brings Aretha Franklin's greatest hits to life at OCCC

Graham Dowers A powerhouse tribute to the Queen of Soul is headed to Oklahoma City Community College on Friday night.

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