Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Tuesday on the impacts of the deadly May 16 tornado that hit Kentucky and the state's ongoing response.

Since the tornado, she has been travelling back to the ruins of her home to search for anything that could be salvaged. Among the debris, she was able to recover a few things, including a few of her son's toys, clothes and a safe.

Laurel County Public Schools has officially ended the 2024-2025 academic year early, with Friday, May 16, marking the last day of school.

Southeastern Kentucky communities are mourning the losses of loved ones who were killed as tornadoes and heavy storms rushed through the region May 16.

"We're gonna keep coming back over, and over, and over to show everybody that we're going to rebuild every structure and every life," Gov. Andy Beshear said.

We now know the names of the victims of the deadly tornado in Laurel County.PREVIOUS: Team Coverage: Deadly storms tear through KentuckyAccording to Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling, the victims have been identified as:Richard McFall - 73 yrsWanda McFall - 65 yrsJune Johnson Fisher - 74 yrsLes Letherman - 58 yrsDarlene Miller - 67 yrsNancy Clem - 69 yrsPamela Mason - 67 yrsSherri Smith - 68 yrsTiffany Heim - 48 yrsRay Cowan - 88 yrsLinda Sweet - 72 yrsGary Sweet - 71 yrsLisa Fortney - 50 yrsKenneth Elliott - 63 yrsMarshall Miracle - 25 yrsBobby Tillman - 76 yrsBernice Tillman - 73 yrsAmong them was Les Letherman,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The National Weather Service has completed the tornado assessment in Laurel County, Kentucky. The preliminary data showed high end EF3 damage, with low end EF4 indicators, mainly in the Sunshine Hills area of London, officials with the NWS said.

(Laurel County Fiscal Court via Storyful)