Sevier County Fair & Rodeo 08/30-09/06
The 88th annual Sevier County Fair and Rodeo will take place Saturday, August 30th, through Saturday, September 6th. There will be livestock shows, hay bale decorating, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits, De Queen Autogroup Rodeo, and new for this year we will have Thorni-Ridge Exotics bringing an awesome animal experience that is free fun for the whole family. Please call or text Richard Van Voast at 870-584-6587 for more info.
UA Cossatot 50th Anniversary Giving Campaign Donations Due 09/06
For 50 years, UA Cossatot has been transforming lives across Southwest Arkansas—empowering students, supporting families, and partnering with local communities to create lasting change. In honor of this historic milestone, UA Cossatot will host their 50th Anniversary Giving Campaign. From July 21 through September 6, 2025, UA Cossatot is calling on alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community friends to give back to help build the next 50 years of Cossatot excellence. You can be a part of this celebration by giving $19.75 to honor their founding year, giving $50 to celebrate 50 years, giving $75 to recognize the first graduating class of 1975, giving a Golden Gift of $500, or becoming a 50th Anniversary Sustainer with a $1,975 gift. Giving Day will be held on Saturday, September 6th, by focusing on scholarships, the student emergency fund, Colts athletics, and campus food pantries. You can give by any of these three ways: mailing a check payable to the UA Cossatot Foundation, 183 College Dr. in De Queen, AR 71832, giving online by visiting the 50th Anniversary Giving Campaign Online Donation Page to make a secure donation or click the “Donate Today” button below! (processing fees may apply), or calling Madelyn Jones, Foundation & Advancement Director, at 870-584-1172.
Ashdown School Board Meeting 09/08
The Ashdown Board of Education will have its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 751 Rankin Street, Ashdown, AR 71822. Meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Items on agenda include principal and superintendent reports, contract meal prices, Service Agreement Medicaid Billing, financial disclosures, copy machine purchase, bids-LFH Roofing and gas piping, preliminary federal budgets, approval of expenditures, and financial reports.
Tough Kookie Foundation Breast Cancer Race Registration Deadline 09/27
The Little River County Chamber of Commerce will host the Tough Kookie Foundation Breast Cancer Race. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and create a team today. Team sign up deadline is Saturday, September 27th. Emailtoughkookietbk@gmail.comto get started.
Firs Baptist Church Fall Revival 09/27-10/01
The 19th Annual Ashdown High School Alumni Association Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 1st, in the Ashdown High School Cafeteria. This year, the Alumni Association is proud to recognize two outstanding members of the Class of 1975: Finos B. “Buddy” Johnson, Jr. and Dr. Dennis J. Wells. The Ashdown High School Alumni Association invites all alumni, friends, and community members to join in this special evening of recognition and celebration. Tickets for the Alumni Banquet may be purchased in advance, and seating is limited. Tables of eight can be reserved by contacting Brenda Snead at 903-277-2399 or nanab5314@gmail.com. One person should collect the money for the entire table and submit it along with the completed reservation form. Tables will be reserved once the form and payment of $240.00 are returned to her. Individual tickets are also available for purchase locally. They can be obtained at The Castle Antiques (120 Rankin St.); Sandra Shackelford Furlow (P.O. Box 158, Ogden, AR 71853, 870-898-6803, sandrabobfurlow@gmail.com) or Susan Setliff Simmons (1021 Rankin St., Ashdown, AR 71822, phone or text 903-277-9359, ashdownsusan@sbcglobal.net). Checks should be made payable to the AHS Alumni Association. Alumni may also pay electronically via Venmo at @Ashdown-AlumniAssociation.
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
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Sevier County Farmers Market
The Sevier County Farmers Market will open on Wednesday, May 7th, at 7 am-12 pm in Downtown De Queen at the City Pavilion. Saturday markets start on May 10th from 7 am-12 pm or sold out. 2025 vendor forms available on site. Follow their Facebook page for the latest updates.
Lockesburg Farmers Market
The Lockesburg Farmers Market will be going on every Saturday until October 2025 at the Pavillion in the Park at Lockesburg. You can check for updates on their Facebook page: Lockesburg Farmer’s Market. You can also come by the Lockesburg City Hall and get a form. It is free this year.
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.