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On August 24, 2014, at approximately 1:13 a.m., a tragic shooting occurred outside the Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge in Magnolia, Arkansas, resulting in the deaths of two individuals: 24-year-old Wayne A. Payton and 23-year-old Brandon T. Hobdy. Both victims were associated with Southern Arkansas University ; Hobdy was a current student and wide receiver for the SAU football team, while Payton was a former student.
The incident took place during a non-SAU-sponsored back-to-school party ...Read More
The incident took place during a non-SAU-sponsored back-to-school party ...Read More
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Wayne A. Payton
Male
Black / African American
Magnolia
AR
2014-08-24
24
Wayne
A. Payton
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking about the role of community spaces like the VFW in this tragic event. It makes me... ...Read More
08/24/2024
08/24/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been closely following the heartbreaking events at the VFW in Magnolia, and ... ...Read More
09/25/2023
I've been closely following the heartbreaking events at the VFW in Magnolia, and ... ...Read More
09/25/2023
