Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado.

Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a volunteer at the department over 30 years ago.

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

Volunteers say they are in need of tarps and tote bins to give to tornado survivors as they try to salvage belongings retrievable from the rubble.

Neighbors are still recovering from a tornado that hit parts of Laurel County, Kentucky. Just as quickly as the tornado tore through the county, people stepped up to help. Samantha Fox, who owns a Knoxville coffee shop,

The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.

Disaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday night.

Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known it was her.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event

Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.