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Late-night thunderstorms leave Gurdon, Prescott in the dark; hail damage in Amity
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Late-night thunderstorms leave Gurdon, Prescott in the dark; hail damage in Amity

A series of strong thunderstorms swept across Southwest Arkansas late Saturday, April 25, dumping damaging hail in portions of Clark and Pike counties and causing power outages in a three-county area

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Diane Lee
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Diane Lee

Diane was a waitress for over 40 years, and in her free time enjoyed quilting, flower gardening and spending times in the outdoors under the sun

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Francis “Punk” Johnson
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Francis “Punk” Johnson

After retiring in Missouri, Punk returned to Okolona where she served on the city council and was known for her fried pies

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Georgia Stockton awarded Oklahoma State University scholarship
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Georgia Stockton awarded Oklahoma State University scholarship

A Clark County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year

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Harley “Dub” Frazier
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Harley “Dub” Frazier

A 1956 graduate of Okolona High School, Dub was a retired mechanic who enjoyed gunsmithing

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Anthony Orsburn
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Anthony Orsburn

Anthony Orsburn, age 75, of Okolona, passed away on January 31, 2026. 

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Evelyn Thompson
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Evelyn Thompson

Evelyn was a farmer and a beautician, operating Evelyn’s Beauty Shop where she used her skills on the lovely ladies of Okolona

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