Sharjah24 - AFP: Business owner Ricky Cox of Rolling Fork stated, "I know of two people who lost their lives," as he began to comprehend the horrific effects of the storms that tore across Mississippi.
"It's way worse than I thought. All of the businesses on Highway 61 are gone," he said on Saturday as he picked up emergency supplies to deliver to those in need.
Cox has owned Southern Ag Distributors, a seed and chemical supplier, on Highway 61 for 12 years.
The tornado "tore the building up -- I won't be able to do anything out of it," the 61-year-old said.
Cox, who lives one hour away near the state capital Jackson, drove to Rolling Fork late on Friday to check on his business as the powerful storm hit.
It was "hard to get into town," he said. "We had to cut trees and move power lines."
During a traumatic night, he picked up a doctor and nurses to take them to help victims at the local hospital.
Cox said two friends were confirmed dead after suffering a "direct hit" on their homes.
There would be "a lot more" than the current 23 confirmed deaths, he predicted.
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