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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.
13 people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Over the past few days, law enforcement in Northwest Arkansas has been active in apprehending suspects on various charges. Thirteen individuals were taken into custody and are facing a range of allegations. Gravette saw the arrest of Frank Waldrip, a 35-year-old man accused of domestic battering. In Benton County, several...
Northwest Arkansas Community College to offer practical nursing program that can be completed in one year
Northwest Arkansas Community College Launches Practical Nursing Program. Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is introducing a practical nursing program designed for students to complete in just one year. This innovative offering caters to the growing healthcare needs of the local community and aims to enhance the nursing workforce in Northwest Arkansas.
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...
Walmart heirs paid nearly K per acre in Bella Vista land deal
Walmart Heirs Purchase Bella Vista Land in Multi-Million Dollar Deal. Blue Crane, a real estate company owned by Tom and Steuart Walton, the heirs to the Walmart fortune, have finalized the purchase of approximately 2,700 acres of land in Bella Vista and Benton County, Arkansas. This substantial land acquisition marks a significant investment for the Walton family in the region.
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.
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