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GENTRY SIGNED WITH LSU-SHREVEPORT
Trey Gentry of De Queen signed a Letter of Intent on Monday, May 23rd to play baseball for LSU-Shreveport.
Gentry was pitcher/infield-outfielder for the De Queen Leopards baseball team for the past four years. |
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THIRD YEAR IN A ROW De Queen won State Champion this past weekend in Fayetteville defeating St josephs 1-0.They played Friday with 28 minutes left in the game,the game got cancelled due to weather score was 0-0. Game resumed Saturday and with 2 min left in game De Queen scored.Wining State Championship for a 3rd time in a row. Jerry Jr Lopez (Goalie) was named MVP and is also going to play in the ALL Star game in June in Fayetteville. |
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AREA 11 SPECIAL OLYMPICS HELD De Queen's Leopard Stadium was the site for the Area 11 Special Olympics on Thursday, May 18th. Nine area schools participated.
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![]() Retirees left to right: Toni Cobb, Judy Dowdy, Joe Crews, Linda Burns, Thomas Cox, Gloria Potts, and Denise Nash. Other retirees not in attendance were Barbara Montgomery and Jerry Wheat. |
ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT HONORS NINE
RETIREES
A reception to honor nine retirees from the Ashdown School District was held Thursday afternoon on the Little River County courthouse lawn. (More)
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De Queen/Sevier
County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight |
Ribbon Cutting at Mini Mall Mercado 110 North 3rd Street De Queen
The De Queen Sevier County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 9th to welcome Mini Mall Mercado as a new member.
Mini Mall Mercado located on North 3rd Street in De Queen offers store spaces for rent. There are already twelve stores located in the mini mall offering everything from baby clothing and items to floral arrangements, jewelry and fabrics.
Mini Mall Mercado is very unique in that it is an American mall and, at the same time, a Mexican mercado with great variety.
Mall hours are 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday. If you are interested in opening your own store in Mini Mall Mercado, contact Sevrena Griffith at 870-784-6846.
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Smiles of Arkansas Dental Center Suite B, Cultural Awareness Building De Queen
Smiles of Arkansas Dental Clinic in Suite B of the Cultural Awareness Building in downtown De Queen gladly accepts ARKids, A & B Insurance and Sooner Care. Dr. La Resea Woods and her staff at Smiles of Arkansas Dental Center look forward to caring for you children.
To schedule an appointment before school starts call (870) 642-SMILE. Smiles of Arkansas is the result of a dream by founder Dr. Robert Carter to bring dental care to children living in rural and low-income areas.
Pictured from left to right are Sally Laredo, Molly Harrison, Wendy
Ayers, Angela Dunn and Dr. La Resea Woods. |
PROGRAM PUTS EX-CONS TO WORK
Pastor Patrick Grant announced that the Faith & Deliverance Center in De Queen is partnering with Arkansas Workforce to help Ex-Cons find employment.
For more information contact Pastor Grant at 870-584-3340. |
ANNUAL TRI LAKES BIG BASS TOURNAMENT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
This unique tournament allows you to choose to fish from one of three area lakes. Cash prize for biggest bass is $1,500! Four hourly prizes paid for each lake!
Early entry fee is $40. Call 870-584-3225 or download entry form at www.dequeenchamberofcommerce.com
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KING TO
PLAY IN JUNIOR CLASSIC
Kelsie King,
a Junior at De Queen High School, and a member of the Lady
Leopards High School Softball team has been selected to
participate in the 2011 Junior Classic held in Conway, Arkansas
June 15-16. Kelsie has played for the Lady Leopards for three
years as the catcher and third baseman. The Lady Leopards placed
3rd in District and 3rd in Regionals, and
following up by being among the top six in the State during
their 2011 season. Kelsie is the daughter of Timothy and Bonnie
King and Christine Mann.
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Boy Scouts Troop 54
will have a car wash to raise money for summer camp expenses. Saturday 21st 10-3 in the Farm Bureau parking lot. Cost of car wash is by donation. For more information on Boy Scouts call Rosie at 584-9082 or Darrin 584-6113 |
Horatio High School 2011 Valedictorian ![]() Lauren Trimble
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Horatio High School 2011 Salutatorian ![]() Kristen Pickett Kristen Brooke Pickett is the 18 year old daughter of Paula Pickett of Horatio and Tyrel Pickett of De Queen. her ambition in life is to teach the future generation about about the wonders of the world around them. She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Kristen plans to receive her degree in Chemistry and become a high school Chemistry teacher.
Sixty-Five Seniors graduated from Horatio High School on Thursday, May 19th. |
Rotary Crystal Award
De Queen’s Rotary Club presented it’s 10th annual Crystal Award Monday to Malissa Jackson, a senior at De Queen High School. The award is presented to the person considered the best female athlete, Malissa, who played basketball, soccer and ran track for the Lady Leopards, plans to attend Henderson State University. The Rotary Cup also is presented each year to the school’s top male athlete.
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BEST OF SHOW
The De Queen High School Spring Art Show was held Monday, May 16th in the high school auditorium foyer. The work was judged and ribbons awarded prior to a public reception from 4 to 6 pm. drop by and view the student’s work. Several pieces of pottery made by the students were offered for sale with proceeds to be used for class projects & trips.
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KID'S COUNT CHAMPIONS
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HORATIO DAIRY TEAM TAKES STATE
The Horatio FFA Dairy Cattle team took
top honors in state competition Monday, May 9th. Brianna Maxwell,
Jodi Wing, Ale Magby, and David Parson traveled with their advisor,
Joey Morris, to the State Dairy Judging Contest where they
placed first among all their competitors. The team will represent
Horatio and Sevier County at Indianapolis in the national contest in
October. |
BULL FIGHTERS
Sevier County County 4-H Foundation will host the 7th Annual Bull riding championship Saturday May 21, 2011 8:00 p.m. at the Sevier County Fairgrounds.
Adult Tickets
$8 |
GOING FOR 3rd STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
De Queen Boys Soccer team defeated Valley View. They will go for another repeat of last year winning the State championship. They will play Friday in Fayetteville at 4pm. |
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De
Queen Lady Leopards
2011 track State Runners-Up Sevier county relay for life friday night
The culmination of a year's fundraising by area businesses and individuals was Friday night at the annual Relay For Life at De Queen's Leopard Stadium. The evening got underway at 6 pm. There was entertainment, food, and games for all ages. (More photos)
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BUSY, BUSY
GIRL
De Queen 6th
grader, Hanna Murry, playing basketball with her
tournament team, Center Point Lady Knights. They
took 2nd place on Mother’s Day weekend
in the 2011 Slamin In The Spa in Hot Springs, AR HoopPlay
USA Tournament.
Hanna Murry pitched for the Anderson Express Fast Pitch softball Tournament Team in Shreveport, LA on April 23, 2011 at the Bats, Balls & Bunnies VI Tournament and helped her team obtain a 2nd Place Victory.
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TYSA 8 & Under Tournament
Champs--
BLACK WIDOWS
Front Row- Catherine Ousse,
Halle Harp, Carlee Helms
Second Row- Kensley
Zanzenberg, Tori Gentry, Matilda Jacoby
Third Row- Amber Morris,
Laney Smith, Avery Johnson, Lexy Richardson
Back Row- Coaches: Robert
Ousse, Larry Bagley, Jonathan Helms, Amanda Willey |
SEVIER COUNTY
VETERAN'S DVD
Several hours of WWII oral history has been recorded from some Sevier County Veterans. Those DVDs will be shown, free of charge, to the public. The showing continue each Thursday and Friday through May 20th at the Sevier County Museum annex building, located on 717 Walter J. Leeper Drive in De Queen
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LUCKY CLOVER 4-H CLUB
Gave away (6) Sevier County4-H Bull Riding tickets to lucky listeners of the Country Morning Breakfast Crew this morning . Bull Riding will be May 21,2011
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DE QUEEN ABC TEACHER DAY
We, the De Queen ABC staff, would like to thank all merchants, business, and individuals who helped make our teacher appreciation week a great one.
Top row: Angela Harder, Jennifer Bell, Karen Ochoa, Kayla Lacefield, Lynne Vail Middle row: Melissa Lovewell, Maricella Villamill, Rhonda Miller, Shirley Bickley, Valery Revels, Kaci Quinn, Lora Gregory Bottom Row: Denise Mobbs and Vickie Lacefield (not pictured Director : Sherry Dinger) |
D & V Pawn and Gun
The Dierks Chamber of
Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for D & V Pawn and
Gun. They opened in Dierks on March 14. Owners are David and
Verna Sirmon. |
Trendz Clothing Boutique
The Dierks Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Trendz Clothing Boutique. Trendz opened April 15 in Dierks.
Business owner is Teresa Davis. |
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Front Row:
Hannah Phillips, Madison Bagley, Allison Dockins, Jaiden Milam,
Abbey Burcham |
BLACK WIDOWS RUNNER UP Pixie Invitational Tournament 8 &Under Hooks, Texas Saturday May 14, 2011 ![]()
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JOB SHADOWING
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SINGING SCHOOL
The Old Time Missionary Church of De Queen will have two sessions beginning June 13-17. Tuition will be $10. For more information call 870-584-9557 or 870-584-8991 |
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Shasta Marie
Chandler
& Brandon John Guinn
Gaylon and Teresa Chandler of De Queen, Ark are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Shasta Marie Chandler to Brandon John Guinn, son of Ronnie and Mary Guinn of Westville, OK. Shasta is the granddaughter of Charles and Diana Mayo and Bonnie Chandler and the late Joe Chandler of De Queen. She is the great granddaughter of Murl Higgins and the late Harold Higgins of Gillham, Ark and the late Maude and Truman Mayo of Wickes, Ark. Shasta is a 2003 graduate of De Queen High School. She graduated from UCA in 2007 with a bachelor Degree in Biology and completed her Master in Mathematics Education in 2010 from UCA. She is a Math teacher at Horatio High School. Brandon is the grandson of Patsy Elmore and the late Dick Elmore of Bristow, OK and the late John and Lucille Guinn of Westville, OK. Brandon is a 2002 graduate of Westville High School, Westville OK. He is employed with the City of De Queen. The Wedding will take place at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen, Arkansas on June 4th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. |
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Macy
Kale Clay
Michael and Patti Clay of De Queen would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Macy Kale, to Riley Lee Branson, son of Gary and Christie Branson of Eagletown, OK. Macy is the granddaughter of the late Charles and Nadine Mitchell of De Queen, and Pat Clay and the late LB Clay of Lockesburg. She is a 2008 graduate of De Queen High School and will graduate from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a degree in Radiologic Imaging Sciences in May. Riley is the grandson of Edward and Janice Leonard, Geraldine Branson and the late Frank Branson, all of Eagletown, OK. He is a 2008 graduate of De Queen High School. He is currently employed by Kiamichi Railroad in Ashdown. The couple will exchange vows in the De Queen Church of Christ on Saturday, July 30, 2011.
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Amanda Kelly Miller
Amanda is a 2007
graduate of De Queen High School, and a 2011 graduate of
Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi where
she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry. She will
begin working for Weyerhaeuser in Scooba, Mississippi after the
wedding. Amanda is the granddaughter of Charlene Miller and the
late D.L. Miller of De Queen and the late John and Dorothy
Riggan of Smithville, Mississippi. Clay is a 2006
graduate of Northwest Rankin High School and a 2010 graduate of
Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi where he
also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry. He is
currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Forest Hydrology. Clay
is the grandson of Lou Mangum and the late Dewitt Mangum of
Magee, Mississippi and Roy and Rachel Phillips of Cookeville,
Tennessee. The wedding will take place June 4, 2011 at the Chapel of Memories, on campus at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi. The reception will follow the ceremony at The Lee Home, 316 North 7th Street, Columbus, Mississippi. All family and friends are invited to attend. |
Heather Lindsay Hill
Grover and Ramona Hill of Dierks would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heather Lindsay, to Aaron Robert Brasel, son of Harold and Karen Brasel of Jasper, AR.
Heather is a 2003 graduate of Dierks High School. In 2006 she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas in 2008. She is the owner of Heather L. Hill Speech Pathology, PLLC. Her grandparents are Wendell and Shirley Hosey of Mineral Springs and the late Lewis and Norene Hill of Dierks and James Whisenhunt of New Hope.
Aaron is a 2002 graduate of Jasper High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2006 from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and a Juris Doctorate from the Robert A. Leflar School of Law at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2009. Aaron is the owner of Brasel Law Firm, PLLC in Nashville. His grandparents are Barbara Henderson of Jasper, Sam and Karen Shelton of Harrison, AR and the late Guy and Jessie Brasel of Jasper, AR.
The wedding will take place at 6 P.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony at the Hot Springs Country Club. Invitations have been sent; however, all friends and family are invited to attend.
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Pfc &
Mrs. Cameron Caruthers
PFC
Cameron Daniel Caruthers and Taylor Danielle Stewart were united
in marriage on May 5, 2011 in Lakewood, WA. |
Surie Lee Renee White
Surie Lee Renee White born
April 28th weighing 6lbs 9oz in Hot Springs AR.
She is the sister of Maleah, and the daughter of Marissa Perez and Keith White of Hot Springs. Maternal grandmother is Linda Perez of De Queen. Paternal Grandparents of Mary White and Keith White of De Queen. |
Isabella Mackenzie
Ahrens
Brayden and Christian Ahrens welcome baby sister, Isabella Mackenzie Ahrens. Born May 4, 2011 at 2:45 p.m. 8lbs 4oz. 20 ½ inches long in Wadley Regional Medical Center Texarkana, Texas. Proud parents Anna & Aaron Ahrens of Texarkana, Texas. Very Proud Grandparents, Bill & Sherri Kerst of Horatio and Sam & Cindy Ahrens of De Queen, Arkansas.
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Haylie Jade
Chambers
&
Kolton Daniel
Blackmon
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Katherine and John Chambers of
Wickes, Arkansas proudly announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daughter, Haylie Jade Chambers
to Kolton Daniel Blackmon son of Avis & Daniel Blackmon of
Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
Haylie is the granddaughter of
Christine & Leo McCleskey and the late Sue & Johnny
Chambers. Haylie is a 2009 graduate of Wickes High School
and plans to study Cosmetology or Nursing in the near
future.
Kolton is the grandson of the
late Cindy & Willis Maytubby and Lynn Blackmon and the late
Winnie Blackmon. Kolton is a 2010 graduate of Broken Bow
High school. Kolton is currently serving our
country with the United States Marine Corps where he is
stationed in Oceanside, California.
A Summer wedding is planned.
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Shelby Gillaspy
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Airman
Carley Cook
Airman Carley Cook graduated United States Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas on April 22, 2011. Airman Cook is the daughter of Larry and Sheila Jordan Cook of Lockesburg and Sheila Stinnett of Gillham. |
PLAY BALL!!
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DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
![]() Sheriff Monte Stringfellow, Police Chief Richard McKinley, Mike Wilson, Robert Gentry Law enforcement officials reported that 65 pounds of old and outdated medicines were turned in during Drug Take Back Day held Saturday in De Queen. A second opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet is scheduled for May 27th. There will be a booth set up in downtown De Queen during Senior Citizen's Day. |
ARBOR DAY
De Queen Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with the Arkansas Forestry Commission planned an Arbor Day/Fun Day for area 5th graders at Herman Dierks park in De Queen. (More)
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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." |
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"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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CAREERS CLASS JOB SHADOWING
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WALKING TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
John and Dick started walking in March 2008 from San Juan Capistrano, California to raise awareness for Habitat for Humanity, whose ultimate goal is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness. Their walk will end at Brunswick, Georgia. (More) |
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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." |
LA XPLOSION TAKE 1ST PLACE
LA Xplosion played in USSSA 13AAA
baseball tourney in Natchitoches, La Submitted by: Tawnya Lansdell |
DE QUEEN LIONS
9 & 10 year old pre-season tournament champions.
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Tournament Champions
The Horatio Athletics won first place in
the Sevier County 8 and under pre-season tournament held at the
De Queen Sportsplex. |
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Placed 3rd
Place out of 15 teams in the 8 and Under Tri-County League
Tournament @ Nashville on April 2, 2011
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Tournament Runner-Up
Horatio Lions
10 & Under Pre-Season League
Front row (L to R): Eli Ward, Mason McKiever, Easton Leonard,
Blake Pickett & Matthew Hallmark
Middle row (L to R): Wyatt Marshall, Mikie Hallmark, Will Athey,
Gabe Wilson, Jeremiah Henritze & Dennis Peppers
Back row (L to R): Coach Chris Pickett, Johnny Marshall, Heath
Leonard & Brett McKiever
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No x-Scuses 14 and under softball
First place, Tri County tournament
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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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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. |
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"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 10:20 am 04/22/11 |
Normal Pool | 7 am Level | 24 Hr Change |
Discharge CFS |
Broken Bow Dam | 599.5 | 596.02 | 1.06 | 92 |
De Queen Lake | 437.0 | 440.86 | 1.48 | 488 |
Gillham Lake | 502.0 | 507.63 | 3.24 | 1077 |
Dierks Lake | 526.0 | 528.92 | 1.14 | 127 |
Millwood Lake | 259.2 | 260.76 | 0.25 | 8670 |
Lake Wright Patman | 220.6 | 224.51 | 0.02 | 109 |
Lake Bistineau | 141.0 |
137.10 |
-0.07 | |
Lake Fork Dam | 403.00 | 399.65 | -.02 | |
Toledo Bend | 172.00 |
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M | 204 |
For current Gage Stations and Tributary levels click here: NOAA
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