There will be a free seed giveaway on Fridays beginning, March 20th, to April 24th. You can get up to 5 free seedlings. The event will take place at the Horatio State Bank on 110 W Main in Ashdown, AR 71822, from 11 am-1 pm on Friday, April 10th. Species will include a mix of at least 2 of these native species: pecan, sycamore, overcup oak, and/or Shumard oak.
Lockesburg City Park Spring Fling 04/11
118 West Pine in Lockesburg will host a spring fling on Saturday, April 11th, from 12-4 pm. There will be prizes, outdoor games, and egg hunt. Free hot dogs will be served from 12-1 pm, dedication of new playground, flag pole, and pickleball court will be at 1 pm, games and giveaways will be held from 2-3 pm, and an egg hunt will take place at 3 pm. Grand prizes include 4 bicycles, 1 scooter, 1 Boy Easter Basket, and 1 Girl Easter Basket. For more information, call 870-289-3261.
Ashdown School Board Meeting 04/13
The Ashdown Board of Education will have its regular monthly meeting on April 13, 2026
at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 751 Rankin Street, Ashdown, AR 71822.
Meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Overturf Pie Supper 04/18
The Overturf Pie Supper will be held on Saturday, April 18th, at the Overturf Cemetery, at 7 pm. You just turn off of Gillham Lake Road and watch for signs. Everyone is welcome. There will be contests for prettiest girl and cutest boy. All proceeds are for the upkeep of the church and cemetery. Please send all donations to Lester Overturf at 108 6th Street in Gillham, AR 71841. Make checks payable to Overturf Cemetery Fund. For more information, contact the Cemetery Board Members Lester Overturf at 870-784-2085, Floyd Morris Jr at 870-784-3629, or Judy Smith at 870-582-2284.
Free Tree Fridays Dierks 04/24
There will be a free seed giveaway on Fridays beginning, March 20th, to April 24th. You can get up to 5 free seedlings. The event will take place at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Howard County Forestry Office on 106 Forestry Drive in Dierks, AR 71833 on Friday, April 24th, from 11 am-1 pm. Species will include a mix of at least 2 of these native species: pecan, sycamore, overcup oak, and/or Shumard oak.
Lockesburg First Baptist Church Spring Revival 04/26-04/29
First Baptist Church in Lockesburg will host their Spring Revival from Sunday, April 26th, to Wednesday, April 29th. Everyone is welcome. Nursery is provided. Evangelist Taylor Gillespie will be speaking, and Macky Willis will provide music. Sunday morning service will begin at 10:45 am, and nightly services will begin at 6:30 pm. The church is located on 3466 S Camellia in Lockesburg, AR.
Fiesta Fest will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11 AM-9 PM in Downtown De Queen. This event is for a full day of music, culture, and fun for the whole family. There will be live entertainment featuring opening band Desgarre, main headliner Ilucionadoz, and a special afternoon performance by Angel Sepulveda. There will also be vendors, cultural dancing, drinks, T-shirts, and so much more! For more information, visit fiestafest.com or call 870-584-1133.
AARP Driver’s Course 05/12
There will be a driver safety course for defensive driving on Tuesday, May 12th, from 9 am-1 pm at the Sevier County Medical Center located on 960 US-71 in De Queen. AARP members will pay $20 with an active membership. Non member will pay $25 to take part in course. Payable at door. Members are asked to bring their card to receive the discount. Check with your insurance to see how much of a discount you could get. Call 870-584-6120 and leave a message to register.
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
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DE QUEEN CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRY
De Queen Church of Christ, 1305 W Collin Raye Drive, hosts a food pantry on the first Wednesday of each month from 8 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
DE QUEEN FIRST ASSEMBLY FOOD PANTRY
De Queen First Assembly, 1440 West Collin Raye Drive, will have the food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9 am to 10:30 am. Call 870-584-3435 for more information about De Queen First Assembly and their food pantry.
Wickes Trade Days
Wickes Trade Days are the 2nd Saturday of each month. No charge for vendors to set up. The vendors start set up around 8 and it’s located on the lawn between the Union Bank and fire station on 278 east in Wickes. You can search the Wickes TRADE DAY Facebook page for people to follow or contact 479-216-8234 for more information.
Micah 6:8 Coffee Time for Widows & Widowers
Micah 6:8 will host a coffee time for widows and widowers at 9 am on every 3rd Tuesday. Enjoy a free cup or two of the house coffee and cherish moments of fellowship with wonderful company. You can contact Micah 6:8 at 870-584-3115 or find them on Facebook. The address of Micah 6:8 is 302 W De Queen Ave in De Queen.
Sevier County Housing Authority Board Meetings
The Sevier County Housing Authority is going to have Board meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at the Housing Authority Community Room at 304 S 13th Street, De Queen. These meetings are open to the public.
Veterans for Foreign Wars Meeting
The Veterans for Foreign Wars (VFM) will meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Legion Hut on 8th Street.
SEVIERLY STRONG – STRONGER TOGETHER!
De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce has started a new facebook page which will allow local businesses to post change of hours, curbside and home delivery availability as well as online shopping incentives. Help spread awareness for our local businesses by inviting friends and fellow business owners to join the group. For the most up-to-date listing or to post your information, click here.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING
The Division of Agriculture has made pesticide applicator training, certification available online.Fast Facts:
- Private applicator training now available online at uaex.edu/pat
- $20 cost does not include license fee paid to state
- Valid for both initial certification and recertification
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION 2ND THURSDAY
Horatio Sotelo with Templo de Alabanza said they will be distributing commodities at the First Church of the Nazarene on Hwy 70B in De Queen the second Thursday of each month.
DAISY STATE PARK UPCOMING EVENTS
Copy and paste the link below for a list of upcoming events:https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/daisy-state-park
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB MEETINGS
The Extension Homemakers Clubs (EHC) of Sevier County hold regular monthly meetings for members to gain new knowledge through workshops, programs, activities and service projects. Everyone is welcome and information is available by contacting Janet Cantrell at 870-584-3013.De Queen EHC meets the 2nd Wednesday of Each month in The REA building AT 9:30 a.m.Gillham EHC meets the 2nd Friday of each month in member homes in Gillham at 10:00 a.m.
AMERICAN LEGION NOW ACCEPTING ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED MILITARY SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN
Ricky Hendricks, Commander of Post 54 in De Queen has announced more people can join the American legion. Previously only veterans with certain years of service were eligible, but now policies have changed to allow for anyone who has been honorably discharged from the military to join the legion. The local Legion Hut in De Queen is located at 813 North 8th street and the group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
DE QUEEN FIRE DEPARTMENT ISSUES SAFETY REMINDERS
De Queen Fire Chief Dennis Pruitt has issued a reminder to citizens about carbon monoxide safety. For anyone who does not have a carbon monoxide detector or smoke alarm, call The Fire Department at 870-584-7224.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOW
You may now purchase copies of Arkansas Birth and Arkansas Death certificates at the Sevier County Health Unit, 304 N. 4th Street in De Queen.. For more information, call 870-642-2535AR Birth Certificates are $12.00 for first copy and $10.00 for each additional Birth Copy. AR Death Certificates are $10.00 and $8.00 for each additional Death Copy.At this time, they are only able to accept Cash or Check.You can still purchase certificates at: 4815 W Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205.
IMAGINATION LIBRARY REGISTRATION FORMS
Imagination Library of Southwest Arkansas is an early childhood BOOK GIFTING program for all Sevier County children Birth to age Five. The children will receive an age appropriate book, monthly, at no cost to the parents, for children of Sevier County.To register for the Gifting Program, forms may be picked up at KDQN studios, De Queen Auto Group or at any Sevier County Library or you can register at www.imaginationlibrary.com.For more information, please call Z.Z. at 870-642-4886, Mary Ellen Dooley 870-584-8663, Melanie Marshall at 870-784-2882 or For Spanish information call Erika Buenrrostro at 870-784-5154.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed in Lockesburg, De Queen, Ashdown, Foreman, and Texarkana to help hospice patients and their families. Call Latoya Farris at 870-773-2621 or email: latoya.Farris@encompasshealth.com.
DONATIONS FOR CHALICE CUPBOARD ACCEPTED MON-SAT
Donations for the chalice cupboard may be dropped off at the De Queen branch of the Sevier County Library.
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON THURSDAYS
Application for the low-income home energy assistance program will be accepted in Sevier County at the De Queen Nazarene Church on Thursdays from 8am-noon.
CASA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
CASA of the Ouachita Region is currently looking for volunteers to advocate on behalf on foster care children. More information on volunteering can be found by calling Yuliza Stubbs at 870-518-4026 or email aguirreyuliza@yahoo.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETING EVERY FRIDAY
De Queen First Assembly Celebrate Recovery is lead by Joe and Hattie Vance every Friday night at 6:00 p.m in De Queen. Information can be found by calling 870-584-3435 or email joehattiecr@yahoo.com.
HORATIO COMMUNITY LUNCH
Community lunch every 3rd Saturday at Horatio 1st Assembly of God Fellowship Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Every one is welcome and there is no cost.