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You are coming in strong in Gainesville, Fl. Wish all my kinfolks in De Queen a merry Christmas. Sterling and Pud Daniel, Jr and Judy Hicks and several more nieces and Nephews.
"It is with the most profound sense of of joy this listener wishes 92.1 a Merry Christmas and just needed to say that you'all have provided a needed full service to our community and not to mention the basic survival needs to survive in hard times so many of us are experiencing locally. If we just could do the same it could provide us all with a better life and (Wonderful Christmas). KINDNESS LASTS FOR EVER!"
"I can't imagine how you can manage to keep up with this great web site. Enjoy reading it. Thanks for giving the people something to do than just play games or get on the social media."
"I really enjoy your web site even though I am a thousand miles away from home I am able to catch up on what is going on in my hometown. It helps me stay connected to the place I will always love, and to the people I will always love. Keep up the good work and may God bless the town of De Queen Arkansas and the people there."
"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!!!"

 

One Less 5K

 

Micah Martin came by and shared with The Morning Brew details of this weekends One Less 5K fun & run. Race day is Saturday, May 19th, everyone will meet at DeQueen Leopards football field at 7 am for registration, and the race begins at 8 am. For more info contact Alisa Lindsey at (501)730-1821


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Kristy Terrell & Joyce Short

 Gillham Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser
 
Gillham Fire Department will hold their annual Barbecue Saturday, May 19th at the Gillham Fire Department from 3 - 7 pm.  Dinner includes chicken, pork, potato salad, coleslaw and beans.  Beverages include lemonade, iced tea and coffee.  Cost is $6.00 for Adults, youths 6-10 years of age $3.00
 



Courtney White

 

Southwest Arkansas Domestic Violence & Crisis Center

will host a Human Trafficking and Victims of Violence clinic in De Queen on Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 from 1pm - 4pm at 116 S. 4th St.  This clinic is free and open to the general public

 


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2012 CRAIG TOURNAMENT

The always animated and enjoyable Scotty Westbrook stopped by this morning to talk about the Craig Westbrook Memorial Tournament benefitting the Craig Westbrook Memorial Scholarship, beginning today and going through Monday night

"I am a former resident of the De Queen area and would like to say THANK YOU for this website! I enjoy reading each section of this site. It's easier to keep up with the the people and the area happenings. :o)"

" I regret I can't catch you on the radio.  Too far away here in Hot Springs. I frequently
 read your news pages.  Good job!  My brother put me on to you.  We're long gone from De Queen, but still keep in touch thru your website."

"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."

De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
Archived spotlights

Transitions Psychological Services, PLLC

304 West Collin Raye Drive, Suite 103-A

De Queen

 


 

The De Queen Sevier County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 16th to welcome Sandi Wilson and Transitions Psychological Services, PLLC as a new member. 

 

Licensed therapist Sandi Wilson offers Individual, Family and Group therapy as well as consultations and psychological evaluations.  She can assist you with such issues as ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Adjustment, Stress, Codependency, Grief & Loss, Job stress, and more.

 

At the heart of her practice is a firm conviction that all people regardless of handicap, disability, or disorder, have the right and the responsibility to live their lives to the fullest.

 

For more information, visit www.transitionspsychservices.com. Call for appointment (870) 514-4140 or Toll Free: (855) 448-4395.

State Farm Insurance

121 Hwy 71 North

De Queen

 


 

The Bell family has been offering State Farm Insurance in De Queen since 1960.  When Gary Bell became manager in 1980 at age 23, he was the youngest State Farm agency manager in the United States.   State Farm offers a full line of auto, health, homeowners, renters, and life insurance.  Check out State Farm Bank for your loan or investment needs.  They have bilingual staff members.

 

For fast, fair, experienced handing of your claims, contact State Farm Insurance.  Gary’s proud of the fact that he currently handles insurance for the grandchildren of some of his first customers.  Call 870-642-2157 or drop by their office at 121 Hwy 71 North.  They’re open from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

 

 

 
KINDERGARTEN HERE WE COME!

 

De Queen Headstart held their 2012 graduation this morning at Herman Dierks Park Community Building. The preschoolers are anticipating kindergarten in August.  Mrs. Rose Winer is the director of Headstart in De Queen.  As like many other graduation ceremonies, there was a huge showing of support from parents and relatives

 

AutoZone, Inc.

929 East Collin Raye Drive

De Queen

The De Queen-Sevier County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 15th to welcome AutoZone as a new member. 

 

Store manager Sean Walker and his employees are ready to help with all your auto part needs.  At AutoZone they don't want to sell you a part you don't need. AutoZone will test your car's parts for free. They can even test your car's battery, alternator, starter and voltage regulator while they're still on your car.

 

AutoZone is open 7:30a-8:00p Monday thru Saturday and 10:00a-6:00p on Sunday.  Drop by or call 870-584-1056.

  Lion Pride Star students for end of the year at Horatio Elementary

SPECIAL OLYMPICS DISTRICT MEET HELD


Kolby Frachiseur waiting for his turn to compete

Area 11 Special Olympics Games were held May 14th at the De Queen Track and Field.  (More photos) 

For more information about Special Olympics,  contact Dawn Serigne, Area 11 Director, Special Olympics Arkansas at 870-451-4529.

31st Annual Sevier County Senior Citizens Appreciation Day
Angie Walker & Judge Greg Ray

 This historic event will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012.  We would love for our local businesses to participate!  If you are interested in having a booth on the courthouse lawn please call  Angie Walker @870-584-3000 (Deadline to Register for Booth is May 21, 2012)

LET THE SPRING TRAINING BEGIN

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Top Reader Award

 


Brandy Cody & Cade Vance

 

Horatio High School was proud to present each of these students, Cade Vance (7th grade) and Brandy Cody (9th grade) with a Kindle Touch along with $25.00 gift certificates from Amazon.com.
 
Both of these students read over 50 books on or above their grade level during this school year.  Funding for this award came from the technology department and the library.

STOMP OUT CANCER


Patrice Fricks & Jettie Williams

Little River County Relay For Life May 18-19 2012 Fred Jester Memorial Track Ashdown High School. Team registration contact Patrice 870-718-6152
Jettie 903-277-1571

Horatio Honor Band

Junior Honor Band at Harrison High School in Harrison, Arkansas at their Concert Band performance of the 2nd Annual John Philip Sousa April 28, 2012

Shown above: Kimberley Willis, Olivia Firm, Director Dr. Jesse Leyva, Crystal  Ebarb, and Libby Russell

 
 Photo by Christine Melendez
WICKES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL

Wickes High School is pleased to announce Students of the Month for April. April student of the month for grades 7-9 is Brittany Jenkins. Brittany is in the 8th grade and is the daughter of Thomas and B.J. Jenkins of Wickes. Her teachers describe her as hardworking, respectful, and responsible.

April student of the month for grades 10-12 is Kelsey Ward. Kelsey is a senior and is the daughter of James Ward of New Hope and Anita Manasco-Honnoll of Texarkana. Her teachers describe her as being kind and polite, and exhibiting a good attitude. Students are chosen based on attitude, attendance, overall performance, and for displaying the pride and positive spirit of a Wickes Warrior. 

ASHDOWN PURPLE PRIDE

Six members of the Ashdown Purple Pride Band traveled to Dover, Arkansas to compete in State Solo and Ensemble as a "sextet ensemble" and received a first division rating. Members of the sextet are Zane Lovell, Alan Burns, Laura Embry, Samantha Tompkins, Abby Parker, and Rachel Pounds.  The sextet also performed this piece at the 105th birthday celebration of the Little River County Courthouse.

 


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Ashlee Smith
&

Jonathan Chandler

 

Mike and Gay Smith of Lockesburg AR and pleased to announce the engagement and up coming marriage of there daughter Ashlee Michelle to Jonathan Corey Chandler son of Gaylon and Teresa Chandler of De Queen AR.

Miss Smith is the maternal grand daughter of Dan W. Chilcoat and the late Othetta Chilcoat of Lockesburg. She is the paternal granddaughter of the late James Ebby and Norma Lee Smith both formerly of De Queen AR.

Mr. Chandler is maternal grandson Charles and Diana Mayo of De Queen. He is the paternal grandson of Bonnie and the late Joe Chandler of De Queen.

The ceremony is planned for 3:00 p.m. Saturday May 26th at Historic Old Washington, School House Lawn, Washington AR. Kenneth Currence of Lockesburg will be officiating, reception is to follow

 

Cooper Laine Lacefield

Randy, Vickie and Dylan Lacefield are proud to announce the arrival of Cooper Laine.  He was born March 15, 2012.  He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Roger and Linda Tolison of Horatio.  Paternal grandparents are RC and Betty Lacefield of De Queen.

 

"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."
RELAY FOR LIFE

Susan Alspaw & Linda Frachiseur

Survivor dinner will be May 24th @ 6pm  at the Church of Christ all purpose building across from the hospital. For more information call 870-584-8763 or 870-584-9592. 

Sevier County's Relay will be held on Friday, June 1st. 

CASA


Malenda Cree

Court Appointed Special Advocates will be interviewing today at CCCUA for prospects on foster care. CASA needs 8 volunteers families to be a voice  for foster children already placed in Sevier County. For more information 870-775-1252.

 

Collinfest gets rave reviews!

Collinfest attendees found out why Neal McCoy was the fans' choice for Entertainer of the Year two years in a row. He had the crowd on their feet singing along with their favorite Neal McCoy hits as well as some great standards and 70's & 80's pop hits.

Midnight Hurricanes did an excellent job getting the group warmed up for newcomer Imaj and Collin Raye.

We'll have photos posted later this week.

ROTARY CLUB DONATION

The Medical Action Team of the Rotary Club of De Queen secured a grant through the District Office (6170) to purchase equipment to benefit the Cossatot Community Health Center.  The grant is subsided by Rotary International Foundation funds and District Designated (SHARE) funds.  The cost of the Handheld Pulse Oximeter and the Ophthalmoscope/Otoscope exceeded the amount of the grant monies received so the remainder was paid for with local Rotary funds.  Cossatot Community Health Center is slated to open June 1, 2012.

Pictured is Angie Walker and Alisha Lewis, Members of the Rotary Medical Action Committee and Kim Dickerson, Division Chair of the Medical Education Department at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. 

HORATIO BATTLE OF THE BOOKS WINNER


Grace Harris, Kaylee Sharp, and Antonette Worthey
win 1st place in the De Queen Mena Educational Coop Battle of the Books.


Jade Short, Ruby Peppers, and Sadie Haury win
3rd place in De Queen Mena Educational Coop Battle of the Books
Horatio first grade

wins first & second place in the De Queen-Mena Coop Battle of The BookS.  Ashton Azua, teresa Chavez, Mallori Marshall, Allison Dockins, Kate Baker, Kaidyn Dockins, Curtis Devore and Ethan Cavanaugh

AFMC program recognizes excellence in health care

 

 

Dr. Randy D. Walker has earned a Platinum Award in the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care’s annual Quality Awards program.  (More)

 


Mason Flanrey, Zach Izzo, Lexi Simmons, and Machaila Green
 win 3rd place in De Queen Mena Educational Coop Battle of the Books.
DE QUEEN PRIMARY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

Mr. Greene goes green!  De Queen Primary Assistant Principal, Mr. Tony Greene, helps Kindergarten students in Mrs. Westfall's class plant a tree in celebration of Earth Day.  The students also practiced being "green" in other ways this week, including recycling paper and aluminum cans in their classroom and turning off lights when possible. 

"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."
"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."
SEVIER COUNTY NEW JP DISTRICTS ANNOUNCED

Sevier County has completed their redistrict based on population figures as mandated by the State of Arkansas.  County Clerk Amanda Manaso has made a a copy of the map available. 

Click here to view or print

LITTLE RIVER COUNTY NEW JP DISTRICTS ANNOUNCED

Little River County has completed their redistricting based on population figures as mandated by the State of Arkansas.  County Clerk Deanna Sivley has made a a copy of the map available. 

Click here to view or print. 

COSSATOT RIVER STATE PARK
NATURAL AREA

Davy Ashcraft- Cossatot River State Park Officer

Check out the State Park's Activities at:

 http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/cossatotriver/ 

 

LOCAL FOOD BANKS NEED YOUR HELP

HORATIO FOOD BANK

Rev. Floyd Wright

CHALICE CUPBOARD

Grant Groves

The Horatio Food Bank located in the former Horatio Library is asking for donations to restock their food pantry. 

For more information
call 832-0151

 

The Chalice Cupboard in De Queen is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 until 4 pm at 315 North 5th Street for distribution of food to individuals in emergency situations.

If you would like to donate your money or time, contact Grant Groves at 642-3420.

 

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

 

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RESERVOIR, LOCK & DAM, AND LAKE POOL STAGES--NTL WTHR SERVICE SHREVEPORT

Location   updated 9:00 am 04/05/12

Normal Pool 7 am Level 24 Hr Change Discharge
CFS
Broken Bow Dam 599.5 606.04 -0.66 3250
De Queen Lake 437.0 438.03 -1.06 1515
Gillham Lake 502.0 503.20 -0.54 989
Dierks Lake 526.0 527.10 -0.12 597
Millwood Lake 259.2 259.71 0.24 145000
Lake Wright Patman 220.6 231.64 -0.14 9618
Lake Bistineau 141.0

142.24

0.15  
Lake Fork Dam 403.00 401.13 0.09  
Toledo Bend 172.00

170.64

-0.09 14574

 For current Gage Stations and Tributary levels click here:    NOAA    

 

Current River levels: Click Here

        

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