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An EF5 tornado on April 27 killed 16 people in Smithville and also destroyed 150 houses and 14 of the Monroe County town’s 16 businesses. That wasn’t the day’s only severe weather, as multiple
twisters inflicted damage throughout Northeast Mississippi. (THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL FILE)
Mayor Jack Reed Jr., welcomes Tupelo residents to the public hearing about the newly proposed Tupelo Reinvestment Plan. (Thomas Wells)
Gov. Haley Barbour chats with former Senior Vice President of Toyota North
America Dennis Cuneo before the groundbreaking for the new Highway 9, a
major link for the Toyota plant at Blue Springs in Union County. (Thomas Wells)
(DAILY JOURNAL)
Dr. Randy Shaver
In this July 21, 2011 photo, Democrat Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree, left, listens as Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant answers a reporter's question during a gubernatorial debate at the Mississippi College School of Law auditorium in Jackson, Miss., prior to the primaries this summer. The two front runners face each other in a debate Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 in Jackson. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
City of New Albany and Union County law enforcement officials, from left, Brian Carpenter, Paul Voyles, Clay Hogue, David Robertson and Stuart Dodds search for evidence near the home of Ron and Amanda Price on Tuesday. (C. Todd Sherman | Daily Journal)
Dwight Bowling addresses the court as he stands with his attorneys Lori Basham, left, and Christi McCoy on Tuesday. (Deste Lee)
Region devastated by deadly twisters
Tupelo revitalization plan aims high, falls
Toyota starts production after 4 1/2-year wait
Highway 9 construction steady on probable early finish
North Lee Water hits boiling point
Public unrest initiates early departure of superintendent
State elections prove historic
Price shootings shake New Albany
Tupelo grabs another All-America City award
Coaching icon Bowling reports to prison
Barbour's pass on presidential race a surprise
Health care construction ramps up
BUSINESS
Automotive era begins with Toyota start
Tupelo Regional sees flurry of activity
Banks in region expand, open and close branches
More hotels, restaurants open; retailers expand