<p>Susie Powell of Hoots BBQ in McGehee, Arkansas, stopped by the studio to tell how a retired farmer and his retired dentist office worker wife decided to ditch the easy life after three years and open a huge restaurant with a huge menu that is drawing fans from a huge distance.</p>

Susie Powell of Hoots BBQ in McGehee, Arkansas, stopped by the studio to tell how a retired farmer and his retired dentist office worker wife decided to ditch the easy life after three years and open a huge restaurant with a huge menu that is drawing fans from a huge distance.

Susie Powell of Hoots BBQ in McGehee, AR

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Susie Powell of Hoots BBQ in McGehee, AR

Susie Powell of Hoots BBQ in McGehee, AR