Powerball: Arkansas Woman Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize

A routine errand run turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky Arkansas woman.

Glenda L. of Madison County recently claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize, and it was her largest lottery win to date. She matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball in the October 13 drawing. Glenda purchased her winning ticket at the Kings River County Store in Huntsville, Arkansas, located at 22784 Highway 412.

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A Lucky Twist of Events in Arkansas

Glenda said she bought two Quick Pick Powerball tickets at her usual store while she was running some errands. When she got back to her car, she realized she had accidentally locked herself out. Fortunately, a nearby friend came to the rescue. This is something Glenda now sees as a sign that luck was already on her side.

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Morning Coffee and a Shocking Surprise Arkansas Lottery Win

The next morning, while Glenda was having her morning cup of coffee on her porch, she remembered to check her tickets. When she saw the numbers online, she was stunned to see she’d matched four numbers plus the Powerball for a $50,000 win.

Glenda said in a press release that she thought she was dreaming, but told her husband,

 I think I won $50,000!

Glenda hasn’t decided what she'll spend the money on yet, but she plans to keep playing the lottery. You just never know when luck will strike!