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81-year-old Charlotte Paschal was identified as the victim killed when a tornado struck her mobile home near Cottonwood, Alabama. The home rolled over multiple times during the twister, and it is believed that Paschal had sought safety in her bathroom. The incident occurred during a bad weather outbreak in the area.
A tornado struck southern Houston County, Alabama, killing one person and causing extensive damage to homes. Another tornado hit the area within two hours, leading to further destruction and injuries in Marianna. Emergency crews are conducting door-to-door checks in Cottonwood, where roads have been rendered impassable. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed, and the extent of injuries in Marianna remains unclear.
Chase Miller, an inmate who escaped from Houston County Jail, has been captured in the Rucker Boulevard area of Enterprise, Alabama. Miller had been on the run since Saturday and was the target of massive manhunts in Houston and Dale Counties. He was awaiting trial on robbery and theft charges and escaped while assigned to kitchen duty. Miller was arrested on February 8 for allegedly robbing a convenience store and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit in Dale County.