September 26, 1979

Gravelly (Yell County) native Arthur Hunnicutt died. Personifying the rustic but savvy characterizations of his home state, Hunnicutt became one of the most sought-after character actors in Hollywood, being nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 1952’s The Big Sky.

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