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Southern Storms Death Toll Up to 290

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Story Created: Apr 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM EDT

PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (AP) - The death toll from devastating tornadoes around the South has risen to 290 in six states, while one of the hardest-hit cities in Alabama is imposing a 10 p.m. curfew.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's office has reported nine more deaths as of late Thursday. That brings the total for the state to 204.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox told reporters that police and the National Guard will impose a curfew at 10 p.m. Thursday, and 8 p.m. the next night.

Authorities have been searching for survivors so far, but Maddox said they will begin using cadaver dogs on Friday.
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