Ashdown man sentenced to 40 years prison for CSAM     12/19/24

ASHDOWN – An Ashdown man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of possession of child sex abuse material.

According to court records, 26-year-old Bine Ray Whisenhunt pleaded guilty on Dec. 3 to four counts of possessing explicit matter depicting children. Each count carries a 10 year sentence for a total of 40 years. Six additional counts were suspended. Upon his release, Whisenhunt will be required to register as a Level IV sex offender.

According to the arrest affidavit, a federal search warrant was issued Jan. 24 through the Western District of Arkansas for Whisenhunt’s Ashdown residence. The warrant was issued following a cyber tip to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alleging more than 200 images depicting child sexual abuse material were uploaded by a phone traced to Whisenhunt.

Whisenhunt was originally charged with 10 felony counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.

The investigation was conducted by the Ashdown Police Department and the FBI.

Whisenhunt was being held on a $250,000 bond in the Little River County Detention Center.

Court approves evaluation for De Queen charged with attempted murders     12/19/24

DE QUEEN – This month’s trial for a Sevier County man charged with five counts of attempted murder has been postponed to allow the state to determine if he is fit to proceed in the criminal case.

According to court records, 37-year-old Kenneth Lee Smith was scheduled to appear before a jury trial Dec. 16-19. Smith, who has pleaded not guilty, is charged with attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, first-degree battery and four counts of attempted murder

In a court order dated Dec. 5, the state has granted a request by Smith’s attorney to undergo a mental examination by a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist with the Arkansas Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. The examiner will will determine if Smith possesses a degree of intellectual or mental impairment that would impact his fitness to proceed in the criminal case.

If the court determines that Smith lacks fitness to proceed, the proceedings will be suspended. The court could then commit the defendant to the custody of the Department of Human Services for detention, care and treatment

If Smith is found to be fit, and if he is convicted, the range of offenses could see him serving up to 40 years or life imprisonment.

Smith remains in the Sevier County Jail on a $1 million cash-only bond.

Smith’s charges stem from an incident that began following a report of a domestic disturbance at the residence on Sweet Home Lane. Upon arrival, the responding Sevier County deputy was met with gunfire and his patrol unit was hit with multiple rounds. Smith then reportedly fled the scene on a motorcycle, leading to the subsequent pursuit.

Smith allegedly fired as pursuing officers. A round struck Bradshaw, who continued his pursuit for some time before withdrawing to seek medical attention. Fortunately, he recovered quickly and fully.

Smith was later located in Little River County with the assistance of dog and horse teams, as well as drones and an Arkansas State Police helicopter. The manhunt lasted several hours before Smith was apprehended without further incident.

Annual Lace Lane Festival of Lights is this weekend near De Queen     12/19/24

DE QUEEN – Everyone is invited to come by and enjoy the annual Lace Lane Festival of Lights near De Queen this weekend.

The Festival of Lights will be held from 6-8 p.m. this Friday and again this Saturday. Lace Lane is located two miles north of De Queen on N. Ninth Street. The community is invited to come see the thousands of lights that make up Lace Lane as well as meet with Santa and take photos. There will be gifts for children who attend. Donations will be accepted to help send the De Queen High School Quiz Bowl Team to the National Competition in 2025.

Homeowners along Lace Lane put a tremendous amount of effort decorating in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It all started more than two decades ago when Thomas and Donna Sweeten began transforming their property into a dazzling array of Christmas lights and decorations. From a dragon in a pond to a full choir, a variety of nativity scenes and over 100 Santa figures, the scene is something everyone can enjoy.

Thomas has said in the past the decorations are his family’s way of sharing their enjoyment of Christmas for the whole community.

If you can’t make it to the Festival of Lights this weekend, no worries: the lights are up now and will be available for viewing through Christmas and the New Year.

Local Christmas week closings     12/19/24

DE QUEEN – Area banks, government offices and many businesses will be closed Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.

That includes De Queen City Hall, which will be closed both Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for Christmas. The trash schedule for the week of Dec. 23 will be as follows:

Monday and Tuesday will be picked up on Monday. Thursday and Friday will remain the same.

City Hall will also be closed Jan. 1 for New Years Day. The trash schedule for the week of Dec. 30 will remain the same as usual.

The Sevier County Courthouse and Landfill will be closing at noon on Monday, Dec. 23 and will remain closed until Thursday, Dec. 26. The closure will also include all area satellite waste stations on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

Sevier County Sheriff’s Office issues November activity report     12/19/24

DE QUEEN – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has released its activity report for the month of November:

Deputies worked a total of 1,764 hours on duty throughout the month of November and clocked 20,561 miles.

Total fuel used was calculated at 1,403 gallons.

Deputies received a total of 91 calls and worked 10 motor vehicle accidents and 120 traffic stops. Of those stops, 10 resulted in a citation with 110 warnings.

Eight arrests were made in November. A total of 102 civil papers were served and deputies completed 1,720 building checks.

Investigators with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office taught four classes, worked one unattended death, investigated one theft, one runaway incident, one sexual assault and one domestic situation.

In addition, the Horatio School Resource Office worked two incidents at the elementary school and two incidents at the high school.

Lady Leopards remain undefeated, top ranked in 4A after Antlers Classic, Poyen victories     12/19/24

ANTLERS, Okla. – The De Queen Lady Leopards steamrolled through the Antlers, Oklahoma Blue and Gold Classic unchallenged to improve to a perfect 13 and 0 on the season.

The De Queen girls claimed the title with a 77 to 45 victory over Tushka Saturday night. It was a ten-point game at the half, but the Lady Leopards outscored Tushka 44 to 18 in the second half to pull away.

Shaylin Lyle scored 34 points, was credited with five steals, and dished out four assists. Landri Liggin scored 12. Linli Liggin added 11. Ellie Morphew led the rebounding charts with 12. The Lady Leopards shot 50 percent from the floor and forced 25 Tushka turnovers with their full court pressure.

In Friday’s semifinals, the Lady Leopards rolled over Valliant 76 to 28. Shalyn Lyle led the way with 25 points. Shalyn connected on 11 of 15 shots from the floor, grabbed ten steals and six rebounds. Emma Chambers scored 13. Jessie Lyle also scored 13, including three-three-pointers. Landri Liggin had a solid game with 13 points, seven assists, and five steals. 

On the boys side of the bracket, the Leopards went 1 and 2 in the three-day tournament to finish in fourth place. In the consolation final on Saturday, Moyers defeated the Leopards 49 to 37. Sam Graham had a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds. Luke Dawson added eight.

In Friday’s semifinals, Holdenville defeated the De Queen boys 65 to 53. Graham led the way with 15 points and seven rebounds. Rowan Sanchez scored 10 and grabbed six boards. Dawson was also in double figures with ten. Jake Martin grabbed seven rebounds on the night. The Leopards stand at 5 and 5 on the season after the Antlers tourney. 

Poyen at De Queen

The De Queen senior teams split with Poyen Monday night at the Coliseum as the Lady Leopards improved to 14 and 0 with a 71 to 40 victory, while the Poyen boys edged the Leopards 66 to 62.

Shalyn Lyle had another big night to keep the Lady Leopards perfect record intact with 32 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Jessie Lyle and Emma Chambers each scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds. Ellie Morphew led the rebounding charts with eight. The De Queen full court press forced 26 turnovers on the night. 

The Leopards fell to 5 and 6 on the season after the tough 66 to 62 setback. Sam Graham had another double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Cayden Lindley scored 12 on four-three-pointers. Konnor Shelton also added 12.

The De Queen senior teams travel to Morrilton Friday. 

 

SCMC continues path towards conversion to non-profit critical access status     12/19/24

DE QUEEN – Officials with the Sevier County Medical Center hope the new hospital will fully transition to a 501(c)3 non-profit critical access hospital by the start of the new year.

On Monday, the Sevier County Quorum Court unanimously approved a request from the hospital’s Board of Governors to enter into a management serves agreement. The agreement allows the board of governors to continue to oversee the hospital, but under a format required as part of the effort to convert to a non-profit critical access facility.

Officials said the decision, which has been discussed for several months, is part of the hospital’s efforts to reduce costs, raise revenue and reach a position of financial sustainability.

The non-profit designation will allow the hospital to secure additional funding through grants. It will also allow the hospital to tailor a more flexible staffing plan and offer 401k retirement plans to full-time employees.

“In effect, it will put us on a more level playing field and on a more competitive basis with other critical access hospitals in Arkansas,” said Greg Revels, who serves as chair of the Sevier County Medical Center Board of Governors.

Revels said the hospital hopes to complete the transition by Jan. 1, 2025.

Other recent efforts this year to bolster the hospital’s financial situation included trimming staff levels, broad salary cuts, and focusing on the hospital’s most profitable services, such as its swing-bed program. These measures were taken after the new hospital announced in April that it was teetering towards financial collapse. The non-profit designation is one of the last measures the hospital sought to reverse its fiscal situation.

Since those steps were taken, the hospital has shown consistent break-even or even slightly positive monthly revenue reports. Outstanding debts continue to be paid off and officials are working with contractors to discuss efforts to meet the hospital’s construction-related debts.

In a statement, county officials stated the “Sevier County Medical Center is an accredited 15 bed, critical access hospital committed to providing medical care and treatment to the citizens of Sevier County and surrounding areas.  Sevier County Medical Center employs more than 80 medical professionals and staff and is fully operational.  The Sevier County Medical Center looks forward to providing the best available medical care to the citizens of Sevier County and surrounding areas.”

Spotlighting investigation leads to felony drug arrest of Lockesburg man     12/19/24

SEVIER COUNTY – A Lockesburg man was arrested on a felony drug possession offense during an incident over the weekend.

According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, on Dec. 7 a deputy from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office was asked to assist an AGFC Wildlife Officer at a location on Old Dierks Highway. 

Upon arriving, the deputy was informed by the wildlife officer that he was patrolling the area when he observed an individual spotlighting a field that was populated with wildlife.

The wildlife officer identified the suspect as 44-year-old Adam Michael Hill of Lockesburg. The wildlife officer claimed to notice an odor of marijuana from Hill which led to a probable cause search of Hill’s vehicle. During the search, the officer allegedly located marijuana and a substance believed to be methamphetamine, along with a glass smoking pipe. Several firearms were also reportedly found in Hill’s vehicle.

Hill was then placed into custody and transported to the Sevier County Jail, where he was charged with a felony count of possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. 

Sevier County Chamber welcomes Michael’s Mexican Grill as newest member     12/19/24

SCMC Foundation hosts first-ever Holiday Health Walk     12/19/24

Jackson Walker: One of Sevier County’s youngest entrepreneurs 12/06/24

At just 20-years-old, Jackson Walker is one of Sevier County’s youngest business owners. He operates a waste management company in Sevier and surrounding counties.

DE QUEEN – One of Sevier County’s youngest business owners said his decision to strike out on his own was inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of his parents.

Jackson Walker is the owner of JW’s Dumpster Service, a waste management company operating in Sevier and surrounding counties. A 2023 graduate of De Queen High School, the 20-year-old Walker knows a thing or two about hard work though he’s too young to even buy a beer.

Walker is the son of Dr. Randy and Angie Walker of Sevier County. His parents own Walker Family Clinic as well as AHW Enterprises, a property management company. Walker said his parents were an inspiration for his decision to start his own small business.

“Watching them was a big encouragement for me, seeing how they built up their own businesses and how hard work can pay off,” he explained. “I knew college wasn’t going to be for me so I needed to focus on something, a trade really.”

Walker started JW’s Dumpster Service in 2022 – before he even graduated high school – with a single trailer and three roll-off dumpsters. Now, he’s expanded to three trailers and 25 roll-offs as well as residential waste collection. He’s hired another full-time employee and employs another part-time.

As a Gen Z’er, Walker has heard plenty of comments from older folks about the declining work ethic of younger generations. Walker has his own thoughts on that.

“I’ve heard it a lot and there’s probably a little bit of truth to it overall, but not here at JW’s Dumpster Service,” he said, laughing. “We stay really busy these days.”

One of the points instilled by Walker’s parents was the importance of small businesses supporting one another. For a small business community to thrive and grow, it’s critical they do business with each other as they do the broader community.

“If we’re taking money out of the community, it’s always good to be putting money back into it. As a small business, I’m buying all my tires, all my fuel, buying my vehicles, buying everything local that I can. And employment, I’m resourcing employment locally,” he said.

That’s part of the reason Walker hopes to eventually expand into municipal waste management.

“A lot of towns go with these bigger companies for their waste management. They’re coming in from another town, they’re taking money out of the city or out of the county and it never returns,” he explained. “When you choose to use a local small business, that money recirculates through the city, through the county.”

Walker said he plans to keep growing his business as long as there is a need for his services. He now offers removal services for rental homes or storage units.

“We go in and clean it out,” he said. “If you had a loved one pass away, or you bought a new property, we can come in and get everything cleaned up for you. I don’t ever want to get satisfied with the services we offer. I want to keep going because it’s good to see where I’m at now compared to where I started.”

Along the way, and on a less serious note, Walker has had a few interesting finds when it comes to waste management.

“There’s been a time or two where I found a prosthetic leg, or a wig, in a dumpster and thought, there’s a body in there,” he said. “Another time there was an old cooler full of meat, it smelled horrible and I didn’t know what I was going to find inside that dumpster. You just never know what you’re picking up and sometimes it’ll really surprise you.”

On a more serious note, Walker shared a message to other young men and women who feel like college may not be for them.

“There’s a lot of potential for them, especially if they got some drive. A college education is certainly not a requirement for success. There’s a huge gap of jobs that aren’t being filled that don’t require going to college,” he said.

“I don’t think college is a bad thing, but it’s by no means necessary when we don’t have enough electricians, plumbers and other trades people. An electrician has to go about seven years to learn how to be one. Then he’s paid $150,000-200,000 a year to wire up houses. There’s a learning experience, but it was a paid learning experience.”

Walker said young folks looking to start their own business need to know how to take it on the chin and reinvest in their business at every opportunity.

“Yeah, it’s baloney and hot dogs for a long time, but it’ll be worth it when you see your business grow,” he said.

JW’s Dumpster Service is located at 1828 Highway 70 West. For more information, call Walker at (870) 784-2700.

Trophy Gar permit application period opens 12/06/24

AGFC Rivers Biologist Chelsea Gilliland working with a 187-lb. alligator gar from the Red River before releasing it back to the wild. AGFC photo.

Anglers interested in hooking into an epic-sized trophy fish can apply for a 2025 Alligator Gar Trophy tag from now until the end of 2024.
Many Arkansas anglers travel all the way to the Gulf of Mexico each year in search of trophy fish like tarpon and sailfish. Most don’t know they are passing up a similar opportunity right here in The Natural State.

While not truly a dinosaur, the alligator gar was alive during the Cretaceous Period , and individual gar take decades to reach 6 feet long. They are the second largest species of freshwater fish in North America, only topped by the white sturgeon. They frequently grow longer than 7 feet and weigh more than 200 pounds. The largest fish ever caught in Arkansas was an alligator gar in the Red River that weighed 241 pounds, more than 100 pounds heavier than the state’s next largest Arkansas catch, a 116-pound blue catfish that once held a world record.

Alligator gar can take years to reach the 36-inch mark, and females aren’t able to reproduce until they are 14 years old. Their slow maturity rate combined with habitat loss due to dams and channellization of the large rivers in their traditional range and a misconception as a trash fish or predator of other game species have hindered populations to the point where extra caution is required for harvest.

Anyone may fish for alligator gar on a catch-and-release basis with an Alligator Gar Permit (AGP), but a trophy tag (AGT) is required to keep an Alligator Gar longer than 36 inches.

Interested anglers can enter the free online drawing from Dec. 1-31 for one of 200 Alligator Gar Trophy tags for the 2025 season. Applications are available under the “Fishing License” section of the AGFC’s online license system at https://ar-web.s3licensing.com.

The drawing will occur Jan. 2, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the results by email.

Sevier County Quorum Court to meet Dec. 9           12/06/24

DE QUEEN – The Sevier County Quorum Court will meet in regular session on Monday, Dec. 9 beginning at 2 p.m. in the conference room of the Sevier County Courthouse.

The meeting will begin with reports from the Sevier County Medical Center, Sevier County Airport and Southwest EMS.

Under new business, the quorum court will decide on a proposed resolution expressing the county’s willingness to use federal assistance funding for the replace of Trent Creek Bridge on Graves Chapel Road.

The quorum court will also vote on a request from the Sevier County Medical Center Board of Governors to enter into a management services agreement for management of the county hospital. The request is one of the steps upon the hospital’s path to becoming a 501(c)3 nonprofit critical access hospital.

Other items on the agenda include an ordinance to establish the annual operating budget for 2025 and another appropriation to amend the 2024 operating budget.

The meeting is open to the public.

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight, many parades in listening area this weekend 12/06/24

DE QUEEN – Tis that most wonderful time of year, and to help spread the cheer ahead of Christmas communities across the area present their holiday parades and festivals this weekend.

De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown will host the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony this evening. The event will be held 5-6:30 p.m. in the new pavilion in downtown De Queen and will include the lighting of the official City of De Queen Christmas Tree. The De Queen High School Jazz Band will perform Christmas music while First United Methodist Church of De Queen will offer free hot cocoa and cookies.

This Saturday, Dec. 7 will begin with the annual Christmas parade hosted by the City of Horatio at 1 p.m. through main street in Horatio. Float line up meet will be held at the Horatio Lions Football Field. There is no sign up required.

Horatio’s parade will be followed by the City of Lockesburg’s Christmas parade at 3 p.m. Sign up forms for Lockesburg’s parade can be picked up and returned to the Lockesburg City Hall by Friday, Dec. 6. Forms can also be obtained by emailing cityoflockesburg@windstream.net.

Area residents are invited to wrap up the day with the Sevier County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade and Festival around the Sevier County Courthouse square in downtown De Queen. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with vendors, food, crafts and other activities around the square. The parade will begin at 6 p.m.

Santa will be appearing alongside the lighting of the Courthouse before the parade. Chamber officials say with everyone’s help this will be a Christmas parade to remember in our community. The 2024 De Queen Christmas Parade theme is a “Christmas Movies.”

Vendors can sign up by the end of business today by contacting the chamber at (870) 584-3225 or by stopping by the office in downtown De Queen.

Micah 6:8 will host a Christmas Market that day as well from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mercy Meeting & Event Center on 302 W. De Queen Avenue in downtown De Queen. There will be homemade candies, breads, old fashioned suckers, buttercream boards, wooden crafts, cookies, wreaths, permanent jewelry, freeze-dried candies, pick and press shirts, scentsy, freshies, poinsettias, jewelry and $5 per kid mini painting classes. Kids 12 and under will also get a free hot cocoa and snack.

The Foreman Community Foundation Committee will host the Foreman Christmas Parade and festival on Dec. 7. Activities begin that morning with Breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m. in the Foreman Community Center. A Christmas Village will be set up at the Farmer’s Market from 4-7:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. with the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony set for 6:30 p.m.

In neighboring McCurtain County, the Town of Hochatown will present Christmas in Hochatown on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will mark the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and a business outdoor decoration contest. Other activities include a magic show, visits by both Santa Claus and the Grinch, live music, a live nativity scene, vendors and more. Events begin at 4 p.m. and conclude with the tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.

The Idabel Chamber will host its annual Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in Idabel. This year’s theme is “An ‘Old Glory’ Christmas.” Parade. Parade starts at Choctaw Village Shopping Center.

De Queen man accused of shooting son ordered to state hospital    12/04/24

DE QUEEN – A De Queen man accused of shooting his two sons – one fatally – during an altercation in 2022 has been ordered to reside the next 10 months in a state hospital.

According to court records, 67-year-old Armando Arce of De Queen underwent a mental health evaluation to determine if he is fit to proceed in the case. The evaluation was requested by Arce’s attorney and granted by the court last year. Court documents filed last month show the state has determined Arce is not fit to proceed in his criminal trial.

The court has ordered the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services, to take custody of Arce and place him in a state hospital for the next 10 months. Another hearing will be held August, 2025 to determine if Arce has regained his fitness to proceed in his criminal case, and if he presents a danger to himself or to the person or property of others.

Arce pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder stemming from an incident that occurred the evening of Nov. 8, 2022.

According to the De Queen Police Department, officers were dispatched that evening to 223 Bobby Lane on the north side of De Queen in reference to a double shooting. Upon arrival, officers found two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both men were transported for emergency medical treatment. Authorities stated one of the victims died en route to the hospital. The other was released following medical treatment.

Arce developed as a suspect in the case. A manhunt for Arce began that evening and he was apprehended near the residence less than 24 hours later.

Arce was identified as the father of both victims.

Arce remained in the Sevier County Jail in lieu of a $1,000,000 bond.

If Arce is determined fit to proceed, and upon a conviction, he could face up to 40 years or life in prison for the first-degree murder offense.

Cross Point Cowboy Church to present Live Nativity Dec. 13-14    12/04/24

CROSS POINT – Cross Point Cowboy Church will host its “From the Manger to the Cross” 2024 Live Nativity next weekend with a must-watch event just ahead of Christmas.

Scheduled for Dec. 13-14, the live nativity scene will feature live animals as well as a cast of over 100 fully-costumed participants. The event will be open to the public and completely free of charge. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available at the entrance. Performances will be held from 6-8 p.m. both evenings.

The Cross Point Cowboy Church congregation invites everyone to come and journey through the streets of Bethlehem from the birth of Christ to the Cross, an event the whole family can enjoy. The event will include sights and sounds from times past as visitors walk past portrayals from the streets of Bethlehem.

Golf cart rides will be available for those who have difficulty walking. The event will be held rain or shine under the church’s covered arena.

Cross Point Cowboy Church is located in between Lockesburg and Nashville on Highway 371.

HSWP hosting Christmas and Candlelight next weekend    12/04/24

WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park is gearing up to host its 38th annual Christmas and Candlelight historical celebration next weekend.

Park staff will line the streets with candles to provide a natural and historic Christmas look. Decorations, music and more will help set the mood for a historic Christmas experience. The homes of Historic Washington will be adorned with period decorations and thousands of luminaries will be lit during the evening hours.

The park will host its 38^th annual Christmas and Candlelight next Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. Candlelight tours will be held from 1-8 p.m. both evenings. Music will be played in the Royston House, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, and the 1874 Courthouse starting at 5 p.m. Williams’ Tavern Restaurant will also be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a Christmas buffet. A horse-drawn surrey will be available for rides at a cost of $5 per person.

Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. A Christmas Bazaar will be held in the historic gym from 3-8 p.m.

Cost to participate in the Christmas and Candlelight tours is $10 for adults and $6 for children six to 12-years-old. Children under six are free. Parking is $5 (cash only).

Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities in preparation for this year’s event, including wreath-making through Dec. 10. Help is also needed during the event, Dec. 13-14, with placing and lighting luminaries, serving the buffet line at Williams Tavern and other activities. For more information, call Melanie Miller at (870) 983-2660 or Rachel Coble at (870) 983-2640.

The event is sponsored by Historic Washington State Park, the Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation and the townspeople of Washington. Historic Washington State Park is located 19 miles from Nashville on Highway 278.

For more information, contact Historic Washington State Park by calling (870) 983-2684 or visit the park’s page at www.arkansasstateparks.com.