A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 5:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Marion and Lamar counties.

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Choctaw County.

Volunteers have been combing neighborhoods and meeting with residents — including many senior citizens — who are trying to ...