Tornadoes Damage Homes, Schools in Mississippi, Indiana

Taylorsville, Mississippi, is recovering from an EF2 tornado that caused significant damage, impacting 73 homes and eight businesses, as community volunteers rally to assist those affected. Meanwhile, in Gary, Indiana, an EF1 tornado caused major destruction at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy, where parts of the roof were torn off, leading to a closure for the remainder of the week. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident, but the damage prompted school officials in Gary to assess whether students could return after spring break. Both communities are grappling with the aftermath of severe weather that has left residents and officials working to support recovery efforts. The National Weather Service is conducting surveys to evaluate the full extent of damage across the affected areas. Community support and resilience have been highlighted as vital in both Taylorsville and Gary as they begin their recovery processes.