Eight Lives Lost: Arkansas Governors Assess Damage After Deadly Storms, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Rogers, Ark., Benton County, Arkansas United States of America
At least eight people have died in Arkansas after devastating storms hit the state on Sunday.
Bentonville Schools will be closing for the remainder of the school year due to extensive damage.
EF3 tornado occurred in Boone and Marion Counties, causing significant damage and killing four people.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Representative Steve Womack, and Senator John Boozman have been providing aid and support to those affected by the storms.
Eight Lives Lost: Arkansas Governors Assess Damage After Deadly Storms, Leaving Thousands Without Power

In the aftermath of devastating storms that hit Arkansas on Sunday morning, leaving at least eight people dead and causing extensive damage, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Representative Steve Womack, and Senator John Boozman have been touring affected areas to assess the situation. The trio of lawmakers met with local officials and those in need of assistance. According to reports from various sources, including the Benton County Coroner Daniel Oxford and Rogers Mayor Greg Hines, two victims have been identified: Linda Dorey, 80, who was killed when a large red oak tree fell on her mobile home in the Monte Ne area; and Joyce Refshauge, 77, who died due to a power outage that prevented her from accessing the oxygen she required as a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado occurred in Boone and Marion Counties during the early hours of Sunday morning, causing significant damage and killing four people. Bentonville Schools have announced they will be closing for the remainder of the school year due to extensive damage.

President Joe Biden has promised prompt federal assistance for disaster-stricken areas in north Arkansas. The storms left thousands without power and caused widespread destruction, particularly in Benton County.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Representative Steve Womack, and Senator John Boozman have been working to provide aid and support to those affected by the storms. They have been meeting with local officials and those in need of assistance. The trio of lawmakers held a conference last night where they shared updates on the situation.

The death toll from the storms currently stands at eight, including three people in Benton County and one in Boone County. Rep. Steve Womack reported that one person with COPD died due to a lack of oxygen, while another person was killed when a tree fell onto their trailer.

Survey teams from the National Weather Service are planning to survey more damage in northern Arkansas.

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Confidence

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Doubts
  • Additional details about the victims, such as their hometowns or causes of death, were not provided.
  • The exact number of people left without power was not mentioned.

Sources

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Gov. Sanders, Rep. Womack, Sen. Boozman in NWA touring storm damage

40/29 News Dillon Hudson Monday, 27 May 2024 18:44
  • Unique Points
    • Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Representative Steve Womack, and Senator John Boozman are touring storm damage in Rogers, Arkansas.
    • One person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) died due to lack of oxygen.
    • A large red oak tree fell on Linda Dorey’s mobile home in the Monte Ne area, causing her death.
  • Accuracy
    • Eight people have died as a result of the weekend storms in Arkansas.
    • Three of the deaths occurred in Benton County.
    • One person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) died due to lack of oxygen.
    • Another person was killed when a tree fell onto their trailer.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Bentonville Schools closing for the remainder of the school year

40/29 News Dillon Hudson Monday, 27 May 2024 22:16
  • Unique Points
    • Bentonville Schools are closing for the remainder of the school year due to significant storm damage.
    • High school students can choose to take final exams or accept current grades.
  • Accuracy
    • Four people were killed and another was injured during the tornado.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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National Weather Service rates deadly tornado in Boone & Marion Counties from Sunday morning

KY3 News Christopher Replogle Monday, 27 May 2024 17:54
  • Unique Points
    • An EF3 tornado occurred in Boone and Marion Counties on Sunday morning.
    • The tornado began near Bellefonte in Boone County around 3:27 a.m.
    • It lifted near Summit in Marion County 21 miles later.
    • Four people were killed and another was injured during the tornado.
  • Accuracy
    • Eight people have died as a result of the weekend storms in Arkansas.
    • One person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) died due to lack of oxygen.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Sanders tours storm damage; coroner IDs two Benton County victims | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Doug Thompson Monday, 27 May 2024 17:00
  • Unique Points
    • President Biden promised prompt federal assistance for disaster-stricken portions of north Arkansas after storms killed at least eight people in the state.
    • Daniel Oxford, county coroner, identified two of the victims as Linda Dorey, 80, and Joyce Refshauge, 77.
    • A large red oak tree fell on Linda Dorey’s mobile home in the Monte Ne area, causing her death.
    • Joyce Refshauge, who depended on oxygen due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, died after losing electricity.
  • Accuracy
    • Three of the deaths occurred in Benton County.
    • Another person was killed when a tree fell onto their trailer.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication