Cushman, Arkansas Tornado Claims Three Lives, Injures 32

Severe storms and tornadoes swept through parts of Arkansas and Alabama over the weekend, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage. In Cushman, Arkansas, three residents were killed and at least 20 others were treated for injuries after a tornado struck the area on Friday night, prompting the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Local officials mobilized emergency teams for cleanup and recovery efforts as the community mourned the victims, including Helen Ginn and three sisters who lost their lives. In Alabama, at least nine tornadoes touched down, with an EF-2 tornado in Plantersville claiming two lives and additional fatalities reported from other tornadoes in the region. The National Weather Service continues to assess damage in both states, with straight-line winds also causing destruction in Cullman County, Alabama. Overall, storms across several southern and midwestern states have claimed at least 39 lives since Friday, highlighting the widespread devastation.