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Walker County resident killed by tornado and more region news

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CHICKAMAUGA, Ga.

Walker resident killed by tornado

A Chickamauga, Ga., woman who was visiting relatives in Higdon, Ala., was killed Wednesday when a tornado touched down there, emergency workers said.

No details on funeral arrangements for Janie Shannon were known late Monday, according to Walker County Resource Coordinator Larry Brooks.

CLEVELAND, Tenn.

Whirlpool road meeting canceled

Because of continuing cleanup and recovery efforts in tornado-damaged areas of Cleveland and Bradley County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has canceled the highway design public meeting set for today.