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NBA star Al Jefferson visits tornado victims in Hattiesburg

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HATTIESBURG, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

Prentiss native and current Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson returned home during the NBA All-Star break to help tornado victims in Hattiesburg.

Jefferson stopped in with families to lend a helping hand in the cleanup process.

"It took my breath away. I'm still kind of amazed to see all the damage done. If I could just help someone get through this then it would make me feel better. It would let me feel like I did my part. I am grateful for that," stated Jefferson.

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