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Tornado Warning Issued for Covington and Jones Counties in Mississippi

A tornado warning has been issued for Covington and Jones counties in Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning is in effect until 10:30 p.m. CDT Sunday. Residents in the affected areas are advised to seek shelter and stay alert for further weather updates.

Officials urge people to monitor local weather reports and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property during the storm.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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