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Tornado damage forces Northwest Arkansas businesses, schools, and more to announce closures
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — After Benton County residents assessed the damage to their businesses, offices, schools, and homes after Sunday's storms, many announced closures this week. Bentonville and Rogers schools decided to close their doors for the year while government buildings are only planning to be closed for...
Severe weather, tornadoes kill 8 Arkansans
State and federal officials said partnerships will be key to recovering from severe weather that caused widespread damage Sunday morning and killed eight people in north Arkansas. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said at a press conference at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Sunday night that there’s a long road ahead, but officials are committed to […] The post Severe weather, tornadoes kill 8 Arkansans appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Family members of grandma who died in Benton County storms remember her as an 'amazing woman'
ROGERS, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management confirmed there were at least seven fatalities across the state after Sunday's storms — three of which were in Benton County. "Certainly, it's devastating to see," Sanders said. "Anytime you have the loss of life, the loss of homes...
Rogers residents gather at local high school to give and receive help after storms displace their neighbors
ROGERS, Ark. — The home of the Rogers Mounties has become a safe haven offering food, shelter, electricity, and stability after multiple tornados swept across the area in the early morning of Sunday, May 26, killing one, injuring others, cutting power, and damaging countless homes. A post by the...
Recovery efforts underway in Decatur after tornado destroys countless homes
DECATUR, Arkansas — Cleanup continues around Decatur after a suspected EF-3 tornado tore through the area in the early hours of Sunday, May 26, plowing down trees and powerlines, scattering belongings, and destroying homes. As the sun came up Monday morning, crews had already resumed clean up, and Decatur...
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