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Benton County seeing millions in loans, relief funding after Memorial Day storms
The Small Business Administration has approved 67 loans totaling $5.4 million to Benton County residents affected by the Memorial Day weekend storms, spokesperson Jessica Roles told Axios.Sixty-four of those are home loans.Why it matters: The storms, including seven tornadoes, killed three people and caused extensive damage. At least 88 homes in Benton County were destroyed, while 356 more were significantly battered.Zoom out: FEMA had approved more than $3.4 million for affected Benton County residents as of Monday, the agency told Axios.Meanwhile, the philanthropic Benton County Relief Fund is still accepting donations to help people cover expenses like missed work.The...
Debris left behind from Benton County Memorial Day weekend storm could impact firework safety
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Bentonville Fire Department always keeps a close eye on safety during the July 4 holiday. This year looks a little different than years past, with debris still scattered across Benton County from the Memorial Day weekend tornados. “Those piles of debris are dry and they're...
Springdale man pleads guilty to murder charge, sentenced to 30 years
A Springdale man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including murder, according to court documents.
Benton County allocates millions of dollars to support tornado recovery efforts
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Quorum Court has approved the creation of a new account for recovery efforts after multiple tornadoes swept through the area on Memorial Day weekend. The new account allows the county to keep tabs on all of the money they're spending on...
UAMS doubles low-income individuals' purchasing power at farmers markets
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation is partnering with eight farmers markets in Washington and Benton counties to give people receiving SNAP, WIC or Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition benefits double the spending power. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with project manager Hannah Dial about the "Double Your Dollars" program.
One month after deadly tornadoes in Northwest Arkansas
Memorial Day Weekend 2024 was spent as recovery and cleanup for thousands of Arkansans across the state from Benton to Marion County as 15 tornadoes destroyed homes, businesses and memories.
One month anniversary of Benton County storms
DECATUR, Ark. — Decatur was one of the areas hit hardest by the May 26 storm. An EF-3 tornado tore through the small community. Depending on exactly where you are in Decatur, it's as though the storm just hit. However, some homeowners are inching closer to the rebuilding process.
Rogers family still picking up the pieces after May tornado
ROGERS, Ark. — A local family is recovering from the May 26 storm that spawned multiple tornadoes and caused damage across Benton County. They're mourning the death of Linda Dorey, 80, who lost her life when a tree fell on her home off Canal Street in Rogers. “It still...
Rogers man accused of supplying fentanyl to man who later died enters plea
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Rogers man has pleaded not guilty to supplying a man with drugs who later died from a fentanyl overdose in November, according to court documents. Enrique De Jesus Valdez, 23, is set to appear in court on Sept. 25. In November 2023, the...
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