March 29, 1976

A tornado swept through the area of the city of Cabot (Lonoke County). The afternoon storm caused millions of dollars of damage to businesses and homes, and five people died. The city quickly recovered under the leadership of Mayor Willie Ray. To celebrate the recovery, the city initiated an annual festival, called CabotFest, in 1978. The two-day event brings thousands to the downtown area.

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