LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - At least four people have been hurt and several homes have been damaged as tornadoes cut through much of Arkansas.

Arkansas Department of Emergency M anagement spokeswoman Renee Preslar said three people sustained major injuries when a house was destroyed near Pearson in Cleburne County Wednesday night. Preslar said she didn't know how serious the injuries were.

White County law enforcement officials said one person was taken to the hospital after suffering a leg injury in Center Hill when a tornado moved through that area. Nine houses in the county also were damaged.

Lt. Scott Courtney of the Saline County Sheriff's Office said a dozen homes were damaged near Benton, but no injuries were reported.

In southwest Arkansas, a tornado did minor damage to one building, snapped trees and downed power lines near Ozan in Hempstead County.