February 23, 2024, marked five years since a destructive tornado tore through parts of Columbus leaving millions of dollars of destruction in its wake.
Tornado survivor walks through new Columbus home
A man whose home was destroyed by a tornado several years ago walked through his newly-renovated home on Wednesday.
Posted: Apr 28, 2021 8:39 PM
Posted By: Rhea Thornton
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - A man whose home was destroyed by a tornado several years ago walked through his newly-renovated home on Wednesday.
The tornado ripped through Columbus and Emmitt Ellis’ home in 2019.
Tornado survivor, Emmitt Ellis reclaimed the keys to his restored home on April 28, 2021.
Ellis prepares to cut the ribbon celebrating his newly finished home on April 28, 2021.
Since then, builders have worked to restore homes. Two families received keys to their new homes on Wednesday.