Storm damage

Powerful winds spawned by Tropical Storm Olga snapped off a huge oak tree which fell on this North Main Street home and vehicle owned by Tim Jones in Pontotoc Oct. 26. No one was injured. The storm caused widespread power outage and damaged numerous homes, sheds and barns throughout Pontotoc County.

 Photo by David Helms

TUPELO • The Lee County Board of Supervisors has taken steps to seek outside help to haul off debris left behind more than a week ago by the remnants of a tropical storm.

The county hopes to move quicker than usual to select a bidder to haul away debris. The county is able to expedite the bidding process after declaring an emergency in the county because of the storm damage.

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