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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.
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...
What to do with storm debris in Benton County | Check your city
ARKANSAS, USA — With severe weather creating extensive damage in Northwest Arkansas early Sunday morning, many residents are trying to clean up their homes, businesses, and communities. Although county officials have been working to clean up, a lot of the areas riddled with debris won't be cleared for a...
Photos: Storms leave trail of damage, at least 3 dead in Benton County
Cleanup is continuing in Benton County after severe storms caused extensive damage, notably in Rogers, Bentonville and Decatur over the weekend.Threat level: At least eight people in Arkansas died because of the storms, including three people in Benton County, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Sunday night at a press conference.The Benton County deaths included a case of a woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who died when she lost access to her oxygen because the electricity was out, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack said. One person had a heart attack during the storms, and a tree killed one person when...
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