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| "I want to thank you very much for your providing information on Sevier County in the Southwest Arkansas Daily. My wife and I were born and raised in Horatio and I taught school eight years in De Queen. So Sevier County was always home even though we haven't lived there since 1972. Your news is as good as, perhaps better than the De Queen Bee was, and it means so much to be able to keep up with what's going on there." |
| "I like that you take time to make a special web site." |
| " Just happened to stumble across the Obituary listing on your web site and wanted to let you know it is really appreciated. Many of us who have long since left De Queen are still interested in our friends we left behind. Since your local paper's web site went south, there was no way to do it. Thank you for picking up the slack on that and all the other news you publish. Wish we could get the Country Breakfast Crew in San Antonio!!!" |
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HORATIO STORAGE
UNIT HOLDS STOLEN MERCHANDISE
Over $17,000 worth of stolen baby formula was recovered from storage units in Horatio. (More) |
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE HOLDS
MEETING Members of the community and of the Sevier County Coalition's Substance Abuse Committee met on Sept. 1 to discuss the De Queen Police Department's Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Grant. (More)
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GROUND BREAKING AT NEW HORATIO
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING SITE The Horatio School District held a ground breaking ceremony for their new Jr. & Sr. High School on this morning at 10:00 A.M. The new school will be located on Metcalf Street. (More)
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 Brett Mattison, head of the CS&M group (left), recognizes Steve Sharp with the SWEPCO Good Samaritan Award in Texarkana.
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SHARP RECEIVES
SECOND GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD
Steve Sharp, MRO in De Queen, has been recognized again with the SWEPCO Good Samaritan Award for his recent actions this summer in an emergency situation
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"Keep up the good work. We Enjoy the web page. Thanks" |
| "I Googled De Queen, Ark. news and found this site last week because a friend died in an ATV wreck. I'm in Oklahoma and we had no reports of this accident, but you had it covered. You had the obituary and everything I wanted to know without me having to call the family and ask questions that are hard to ask. I used the Chandler Funeral Home link page. Thanks for your services. It was great." |
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De Queen Sevier
county chamber of Commerce member Spotlight |
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De Queen-Mena
Education Cooperative
The De Queen-Mena Education Cooperative is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The cooperative is located on 305 South Hornberg Street in Gillham. The phone number is (870) 386-2251.
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Sevier County Cattlemen’s Association Sevier County, Arkansas
The Sevier County Cattlmen’s Association was formed in 1965 with Don Stemple as the first president. Current officers are: Raymond Morris-President, Ronald Morris-Vice President, and Vicky Wright-Secretary/Treasurer. The Board of Directors is composed of Al Wright, Scott Sullivan, Kenneth Currence, Charles Golden, Dennis Duggan and Philip VanVoast.
Membership is currently at 119 members who are also members of Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. People may join Sevier County Cattlemen’s Association without joining the Arkansas association.
The local association has a reputation for sponsoring the State Beef Princess. Three from Sevier County have been selected for the honor and seven have be chosen runners-up.
For information on joining the SEVIER COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION, call Vicky Wright at 870-832-5661.
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COLLINFEST 2010 TICKETS NOW ON
SALE Tickets for Collinfest 2010 went on sale Wednesday morning at the #1 Country studios in De Queen. Max Vail was first in line to purchase front-row tickets. Country music superstar Collin Raye will return for his 13th benefit concert on Saturday, October 2nd. Special guest this year is recording artist Jamie O'Neal. There are still tickets available in the first 10 rows. Order with your credit card by calling 870-642-2446 during regular business hours.
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The Donut
Palace A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to welcome Tommy & Sophia Ma as new residents and business owners in De Queen. Tommy & Sophia have purchased the Donut Palace located at 701 East Collin Raye Drive. Tommy has ten years of experience and the Donut Palace offers a variety of donuts, pastries and breakfast foods including burritos, croissants and kolaches. The Donut Palace is open from 4 am until 1 pm seven days a week. Call 870-584-3311 |
YOU KNOW IT'S
You see the paw prints being painted down 9th street leading to Leopard Stadium!
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ROSS HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON TUESDAY
Congressman Mike Ross stopped in De Queen and Nashville during his swing through southwest Arkansas Tuesday. He visited with constituents in De Queen before traveling to Nashville. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Cannady |
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FARMER'S MARKET STILL HAS SOME ITEMS AVAILABLE
Selection at Wednesday's Farmer's Market included purple hull peas, okra, and canned items.
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BURN BAN ISSUED
With the current dry conditions and no significant rain in the forecast in the near future, conditions are favorable for fires to quickly get out of control.
The burn ban will continue until further notice.
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Remington Wade Winer
Blake and Shayla Reel, along with Brittany and Krysten Winer, would like to announce the birth of their little brother, Remington Wade Winer, born August 23, 2010 at 8:33 am in the Mena Regional Health System.
He is the handsome son of Grayson
and Shauna Winer of Wickes, Arkansas.
Remington weighed 9 lbs. 7 oz. and
was 22 in. long.
Paternal Grandparents are Shirley
and the late Gerald Winer.
Maternal Grandparents are Rodger
and Pam Robbins of Grannis, Arkansas.
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Sherra Dannette Ruth
Richard and Mary Joan Ruth of De Queen are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sherra Dannette Ruth, to Devin Dean Dewayn Welch, son of Tracy and Janna Welch of Glenwood. Sherra is the granddaughter of Clyde Chandler and the late Dorethy Chandler and James and Bobbie Ruth, all of De Queen. Devin is the grandson of Don and Joann Welch and Maryann Self and the late Troy Self, all of Glenwood. The couple will exchange vows September 11, 2010 at the Westline Holiness Church. |
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INFORMATION NEEDED
De Queen Schools and Police Department are asking if anyone knows who ran into the fence surrounding the practice field at the football stadium sometime between 9 pm Friday night and 6 am Saturday morning to contact the School administration office at 584-4312 or De Queen Police Department at 642-2210.
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DOCTOR'S OFFICE PROMOTES SHOPPING
LOCALLY Dr. Randy Walker's office has new "Friday" shirts that promote shopping locally. The "Shop Local" project spearheaded by the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce is a pet project of Office Manager, Angie Walker. Ms. Walker will assume the duties of president for the Chamber at their annual banquet next February.
Pictured from the left: Amy Mills, Windee Hall, Heather Morris, Shawna Talkington, Stacy Barnes & Crystal Gipson
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HORATIO PEE-WEE CHEERLEADERS
came up to #1 Country studios this morning to announce the winner of the $50.00 Wal-Mart gift card. And the winner....Teri Hart
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LITTLE RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPICE
A team of dedicated professionals and volunteers who strive to provide compassionate care in order to maintain the comfort and dignity every patient deserves. For more information call 870-898-4105. |
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2010 LIONS FOOTBALL
Horatio Lions Booster Club members are selling T-shirts, tickets for their annual Gun Lottery which includes the following guns: Ruger 10/22 .22 caliber rifle, CVA Wolf muzzleloader, Marlin 7 mm Youth bolt-action rifle, Remington 870 12 gauge, and forms to fill out to buy a paw print to be painted on the road in front of the football field. Paw Prints will be painted on August 28th starting at 8:00 am and the could use volunteers to help. (More) |
DOCTORS OFFICE EMPLOYEES SUPPORT HUMANE SOCIETY
Dr. Randy Walker's office raised $120.00 and donated 194 lbs of Cat food to the Humane Society. Pictured from left to right are Windee Hall, Amy Mills, Stacy Barnes, Shawna Talkington & Heather Morris.
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MENA HIGH GRADUATE GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING
PFC Cameron Caruthers
graduated Basic Combat Training from Fort Jackson, SC on August 12,
2010 and is completing his AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. After AIT
he will be stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
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LT James Bryson Byrd graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training
at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, TX on July 23, 2010. Byrd received special recognition by earning the 47th Flying Training Award; Academic Training Award; AETC Commanders' Trophy; Air Education and Training Command Distinguished Graduate Award; and the George Beverly Flight-Order of Daedalians-Award for Dedication to Military Aviation, Personal Integrity and Patriotism. LT Byrd graduated with 21 other pilots at Laughlin AFB and is one of two elite pilots assigned to fly the F-16 Fighter Jet at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ. He is a 2004 graduate of De Queen High School and earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of AR-Fayetteville in 2008. LT Byrd is the son of Alan and Cheryl Byrd of De Queen, AR; and Wendy Phillips and John Bazata of Apopka, FL. He is the brother of Cody Byrd and Jaime Byerly of De Queen. Byrd is the grandson of James and Juanita Byrd of Corinth, MS; Bill and JoAnn Phillips of Corinth, MS; and Raymond and Lydia Shipley of De Queen, AR. |
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De Queen High School Graduate Among the Last Combat Troops Leaving Iraq
Kevin Heagwood, a 1999 graduate of De Queen High School, was in the final wave of combat troops that crossed the Iraq border into Kuwait on August 18, 2010. Kevin serves with the 4th Brigade Stryker Division at Camp Lewis near Seattle, Washington.
Kevin has been serving in Iraq for the past 11 months. His wife and children anxiously await his return home. The departure of these troops begins the end to combat troops being stationed in Iraq. Over 4000 troops have been killed over the seven and a half years since the war began.
As Americans we should give thanks to all the men and women that have served our country and some given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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COSSATOT RIVER STATE PARK
Davy Ashcraft- Cossatot River State Park Officer Check out the State Park's Activities at: http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/cossatotriver/
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| "Thanks for your this very informative website. I live in Alexandria, VA and have been searching for a Sevier County site to keep me informed on my home news." |
| "I want to thank you for having this website. My sister and brother live far away now, but they can keep in touch with things from home with your website. Keep up the good work and God bless you all." |
| "Just wanted to let you know how great it is to be able to access the news daily instead of weekly. You all are doing a great job!" |
| "Just a note of thanks for keeping these Missouri grandparents 'in the know' with the sports photos and happenings in Lower Arkansas!!!" |
| "I'm very happy that you all have this website since we don't have a daily newspaper. I'm Hispanic and every time I read the news, I usually tell my friends what's going on. It would be nice if we could have a Spanish website where someone that doesn't speak English could go in and read it so they can know what's going on in our county and what to watch out for. Congratulations for this website and keeping us informed with the news." |
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FARMER'S MARKET HAS GOOD SELECTION OF FRESH PRODUCE
The Farmer's Market is open each Wednesday and Saturday during the harvest season in Herman Dierks park in De Queen. Hours are from 7 - 11 am. |
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| "As a De Queen teacher, I would like to say a HUGE "thank-you" for the support you give our students, as well as many others, on your website. It's so great to visit KDQN's site and see faces of our kiddos that are doing great things in our community! Thank you for going out of your way to make us proud of "our kids!" |
| "I am so VERY pleased with your new web site. This is what it's about, knowing your town's news and happenings...not that the rest of the world isn't important, but you can get that on TV. This is what we need. I love it! Keep it up!" |
| "As a resident of Sevier County, I would just like to thank you for the wonderful job that you are doing. As a person who works out of the country half of his life (currently in Ashdod, Israel), you are the only link for local up to date news that I have. I especially love being able to tell my wife something that happened before she even hears about it living at home." |
| "Thanks for the Web site....I was born in De Queen and graduated there. My dad was a barber for 50 years. Sure is nice to read what is going on in De Queen." |
| "The Southwest Arkansas Daily is a great way to feel connected to the community. I live in Little Rock now but I still have family in the De Queen/Wickes area. It's nice to read about current events and even check the local weather. Keep up the great work." |
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| "I would like to thank you for this web site. I hated it when our paper went to once a week but I still bought it just to get the full story on the news. I have not bought a De Queen newspaper since hearing about this web site. THANK YOU!!!!" |
| "I really enjoy your website, I was gone for a month and was able to keep up with all that was going on in the community...." |
| "My wife and I grew up in De Queen and graduated from the De Queen High School. I want to say how much we appreciate the information you report about De Queen. We still have a lot of relatives and friends still living there. We thank you for printing the obit of our son. Since the Bee was sold this is one way to stay up to date. Our hearts are still there. Again, thank you very much for reporting". |
| "I love your site. I grew up in De Queen and really miss a lot about it, but your site helps me to keep in touch! I tell everyone formerly from there about the site as well and they love it too! Thanks so much and Keep up the FANTASTIC work." |
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CHECK YOUR COURT DATE
Judge Stephen Tedder stopped by #1 Country Studios Tuesday morning to remind listeners that if they have received a ticket lately, check the date---you may be due in court.
If you don't have the money to pay your fine, you should drop by the district court office and let them work out a payment schedule. |
LOCAL FOOD BANKS NEED YOUR HELP
In Little River County donations may be dropped off at the Department of Human Services office, 90 Waddell Street, Ashdown, AR., M-F, 8am-4:30pm. For more information call 870-898-5155. |
| "I was born in De Queen in 1937. Have not lived in the area for a long time due to 20 years in the Navy and 32 years of living in Maine. In October 2005 moved to Clovis, NM. Have family still in the area and use your web site daily. It was a good site, but is even better now. Thank you so much for allowing people from away to access your web site. It brings "home" to a lot of people." |
| "The website is like the newspaper, only better (Not to mention not having to buy the paper). I can see the lunch menu for my kid's school as well as the calendar. If I miss the news all I have to do is visit the website. It's great to have this. Thank you!!!!!!(P.S. the trophy room is neat, too)" |
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CURRENT AND APPROACHING HUNTING SEASONS FOR ARKANSAS ARE NOW POSTED IN THE (TROPHY ROOM)! Attention Sportsmen!!! The Southwest Arkansas Daily will post pictures of your trophy on our web-site. All you have to do is e-mail your picture to numberonecountry@yahoo.com |
| RESERVOIR, LOCK & DAM, AND LAKE POOL STAGES--NTL WTHR SERVICE SHREVEPORT |
Location updated 7:00 pm 04/08/10 |
Normal Pool | 7 am Level | 24 Hr Change |
Discharge CFS |
| Broken Bow Dam | 599.5 | 599.63 | -0.17 | 2150 |
| De Queen Lake | 437.0 | 437.65 | -0.73 | 824 |
| Gillham Lake | 502.0 | 502.80 | -0.95 | 1030 |
| Dierks Lake | 526.0 | 526.66 | -0.04 | 260 |
| Millwood Lake | 259.2 | 259.84 | 0.16 | 51.20 |
| Lake Wright Patman | 220.6 | 233.07 | -0.238 | 9753 |
| Lake Bistineau | 141.0 |
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| Red River L & D #5 | 145.0 | 145.1 | -0.1 | |
| Red River L & D #4 | 120.0 | 120.2 | -0.3 | |
| Red River L & D #3 | 95.0 | 94.9 | -0.0 | |
| Lake Fork Dam | 403.00 | 403.16 | 0.06 | 50 |
| Toledo Bend | 172.00 | 170.53 | 0.44 | 3041 |
For current Gage Stations and Tributary levels click here: NOAA