Harvest will provide TEFAP USDA Food Boxes for Sevier County Residents 03/25
Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute TEFAP USDA Food Boxes directly from their truck on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The truck will be parked at the First Baptist Church Lockesburg located at 3466 S. Camellia Lockesburg, AR. Recipients must come inside the church to check in. Once checked in, recipients will go back to their vehicle and proceed to line up along W Magnolia and the church parking lot. The line will continue up W Magnolia to S Park Ave than north on S Park Ave towards W Spruce St. Recipients must bring photo identification or proof of address to verify they are a resident of Sevier County. Distribution is limited to one box per household and 2 households per vehicle.
One Twelve Coffee House Ribbon Cutting 03/26
The Little River Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon cutting of One Twelve Coffee, a new locally owned coffee shop in downtown Ashdown, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Located at 365 Keller Street, One Twelve. Coffee brings a warm, welcoming space to gather, connect, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and light bites. The shop is an extension of the hospitality and culinary experience that has become synonymous with its sister business, Emmie P’s Bistro & Catering in Texarkana. Light refreshments will be served.
Easter Bunny at De Queen Library 03/26
The Easter Bunny will be at the De Queen Library on Thursday, March 26th, at 4 pm. The first 15 kids will get an Easter bag with goodies.
Free Tree Fridays De Queen 03/27
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 Bailey Discount Building Supply on 880 E Collin Raye Dr in De Queen, AR 71832 on Friday, March 27th, 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.
De Queen Rotary Club Community Wash Day 03/28
The De Queen Rotary Club will host a Community Wash Day at the El Rio Laundry Mat in Downtown De Queen located on 101 E Stillwell Ave from 10 am-2 pm. This is a free laundry service that will save you time and money by letting Rotary do your laundry for free. Limit of 2 loads per family. For more information, call or text 870-584-2550.
Haylage Advantage Field Day Registration Deadline 03/31
The U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension Office will host a Haylage Advantage Field Day on Tuesday, March 31st, at the Crescent B Ranch. Address is Will & Bobby Bailey, 181 Johnson Bridge Rd in De Queen, AR 71832. You must register by Friday, March 27th, by phone at 870-584-3013. The event is weather permitting and lunch will be held at 10 am with discussion and then field and demos will take place after lunch. Lunch is courtesy of Farm Credit Services of America and Sevier County Cattlemen’s.
Cossatot Volunteer Fire Department Annual Membership Drive & Fish Fry 03/28
The Cossatot Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual membership drive and fish fry on Saturday, March 28th, beginning at 5 pm It is time to pay your annual Fire Department dues. Dues are $40 at the fish fry and you can get up to 3 plates. Meal plates includes fish, hushpuppies/fries, coleslaw, pinto beans, beverage and dessert. Cost is $40 per household/911 address for your membership, or $10 per plate. Any and all donations will be accepted and appreciated. There will be live entertainment and live auction. Contact Ashley Johnson at 870-784-1360 or Wanda Stover at 870-784-4347 if you are able to bring a dessert. If you are not able to attend the fish fry, you can mail your membership dues to the following address: Cossatot VFD, 857 Hwy 24 East, De Queen, AR 71832.
Free Tree Fridays Hatfield 04/03
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 Hatfield Gym/Auditorium on 117 Cemetery Road in Hatfield, AR 71945 on Friday, April 3rd, 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 City Park Spring Fling 04/04
IMCS Lockesburg City Park on 118 West Pine in Lockesburg will host a spring fling on Saturday, April 4th, 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.
Music Fest on Main 04/04
Free Tree Fridays Ashdown 04/10
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.
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.
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.