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| "I want to thank you very much for your providing information on Sevier County in the Southwest Arkansas Daily. My wife and I were born and raised in Horatio and I taught school eight years in De Queen. So Sevier County was always home even though we haven't lived there since 1972. Your news is as good as, perhaps better than the De Queen Bee was, and it means so much to be able to keep up with what's going on there." |
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| "Just happened to stumble across the Obituary listing on your web site and wanted to let you know it is really appreciated. Many of us who have long since left De Queen are still interested in our friends we left behind. Since your local paper's web site went south, there was no way to do it. Thank you for picking up the slack on that and all the other news you publish. Wish we could get the Country Breakfast Crew in San Antonio!!!" |
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NEWHOPE VFD 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION The Newhope Volunteer Fire Department will have special Independence Day activities at the fire department building in Newhope beginning at 2 pm with a cake walk. Other activities will include a hamburger or cheeseburger meal for $5 donation, Pretty Baby Photo contest, music by "Unraveled" a gun raffle, a second cake walk and fireworks after dark. For more information contact Becky at 784-3485 or Tim at 784-2912. |
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PINETREE
FESTIVAL KICK-OFF JULY 3RD Advance tickets for Pinetree Festival will be priced at $10 one day only and duck racers could win up to $1000!!!
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GILMORE GIRLS OPEN SISTERS RESTAURANT MONDAY A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Sisters Restaurant located at 231 Hwy 71 N, Unit 1 in De Queen. Sisters will open for business on Monday, July 6th.
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FALL REGISTRATION AT CCCUA STARTS MONDAY
Students wishing
to enroll for fall classes at CCCUA will be able to register
beginning Monday, July 6th. New students or current
students may enroll in person or online at Campus Connect.
Call 870-584-4471 or
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Springs. I frequently read your news pages. Good job! My
brother put me onto to you. We're long gone from De Queen,
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| "I Googled De Queen, Ark. news and found this site last week because a friend died in an ATV wreck. I'm in Oklahoma and we had no reports of this accident, but you had it covered. You had the obit. and everything I wanted to know without me having to call the family and ask questions that are hard to ask. I used the Chandler Funeral Home link page. Thanks for your services. It was great. |
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Dr. Mike Buffington of the
Eve Baskerville, APN, MSN has over 40 years of experience in health care, health care education, managed care management and 13 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Eve was trained at LSU Medical Center Department of Nursing in New Orleans, LA and the Northwestern State University Graduate Division in Shreveport, LA. Her expertise is in Family Practice with an emphasis on women’s health. She is Board Certified by ANCC in Family Medicine and has been credentialed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Division with Prescriptive Authority. Eve has two adult children. Genevieve is a certified nurse midwife in South Georgia and Jimmy is a talented musician and iron worker. Eve is also the proud Grandmother of a Granddaughter, Eva, age 9 months.
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Bridget Murray
Debbie Little of Wickes, Arkansas, and Stanley Murray of De Queen, Arkansas, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Bridget Nicole to Waymon Alexander, son of Stan and Terry Alexander of Wickes, Arkansas. Bridget is the granddaughter of George and Minnie Littell of Wickes, Arkansas, and Louise Murray of Hatfield, Arkansas. Waymon is the grandson of Ambrost Alexander and the late Birta Mae Alexander of Vandervoort, Arkansas, and the late Freddie and Billie Loyd of Grannis, Arkansas.
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2009 DIERKS ALL STARS
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11 & UNDER NATIONS STATE BASEBALL CHAMPS
The Katy Hogs (Katy, TX) won the 11U Nations Baseball State Championship on June 29th in Houston, TX. The Hogs are managed by Greg Walker, formerly of Horatio.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK A BIG HIT!
De Queen area residents experienced a great family outing Thursday night in Herman Dierks Park. The City of De Queen Parks Department in cooperation with Sevier County 4-H showed a free movie and provided popcorn and drinks.
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ANOTHER BUMPER STICKER CASH WINNER
Carter Smith of De Queen was listening when the Country Breakfast Crew called out his name Friday morning and latched on to a check for $50! Pick up your bumper sticker at one of our participating sponsor and be ready to call when your license plate is announced.
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DE QUEEN MOTOR SPORTS JOINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
De Queen Motor Sports, located at 816 W. Collin Raye Drive has now joined the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce and is available to handle all your ATV, motorcycle, scooter, car audio and exhaust needs. They are a licensed dealer for LiFan, Q-Link, CF Moto and Twist & Go Scooters and a licensed car audio dealer for Memphis Car Audio, Fahrenheit, JVC, and Sony, providing service, maintenance and warranty to all of Southwest Arkansas. For those of you who are ready to begin working/playing outdoors or want to upgrade your current audio or exhaust system, stop by and see Fred Brenneman at De Queen Motor Sports. His hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-12noon.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING TUESDAY
The De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce will welcome Sister's Restaurant & Catering as a new member with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 30th at 12 noon. Although the restaurant won't open until July 6th, Lynette and Louise will have a refreshment table set up for those attending the ribbon cutting. Sister's is located at 231 Hwy 71 N, Unit 1 (formerly Pier 49).
All current chamber members and others who would like to find out more about the Chamber activities are welcome to attend. THURSDAY'S WINNER IN KDQN'S
Patti Boone of De Queen phoned in after her license plate number was called out Thursday morning during the Country Breakfast Show. Patti received a check for $68.42 just for having a 92.1 bumper sticker on her vehicle and listening for license plate number to be called.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD JULY 3RD
The De Queen Parks & Recreation Department will again present a free fireworks display at the De Queen Sportsplex on July 3rd. Again this year, there will be an area for children to play in the water--so be sure they wear their swimsuits! Parking will be available at the Sportsplex, Assembly of God Church or CCCUA but NOT along the highway....violators will be towed. Non profit groups may set up booths for fundraising sales around the walking trail. Call 642-4140 to register.
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DIERKS PINETREE FESTIVAL AUGUST 1ST "Honky Tonk Tailgate Party '09"
Jeff Bates, Mark Wills, Trent Willmon Join three of country music's favorite artists this summer for the as the Dierks Pinetree Festival presents the Honky Tonk Tailgate Party 2009! Advance tickets for the Annual Pinetree Festival will go on sale Friday, July 3rd and will be priced at $10 that day only at Dash-N-Will Shell, Ward's Phillips 66 and Dierks Supermarket in Dierks or KDQN studios in De Queen. Kids tickets ages 7-12 are $7.00. Kids 6 and under will get in free.
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ALLIGATOR
SNAPPING TURTLE CONFISCATED This turtle was taken out of Little River around the 41 Access. It weighed 101lbs and the shell was 24 in. X 26 in. The head was 8 in wide. USFWS Officer Paul Gideon and AGFC Officer David Hall took custody of the turtle and released it in the Pond Creek Refuge. The subject that had possession of the turtle was given a citation for possessing an Alligator Snapping Turtle which is a protected species.
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Jarrett Brewer of Lockesburg opened the #1 Country Treasure Chest at Saturday's live remote at Papa Poblanos anniversary celebration and car show.
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SHOOT-OUT AT 4-H SHOOTING RANGE J.P. Atkins announced there will be a 4-H Shooting Sports activity the 1st Sunday of every month at the 4-H Shooting Range. Range memberships for NON-4-Hers are $35 per year. 4-Hers do not have to buy a membership to be able to use the shooting range. Contact the Extension office at 584-3013 for more information.
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HORATIO FOOD BANK
The Horatio Food Bank located in the former Horatio Library is asking for donations to restock their food pantry. For more information call 832-0151 |
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FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL HEADED FOR CAPITOL
The monument was designed as a tribute to the Arkansas fallen firefighters and will be installed on the Arkansas Capitol grounds as soon as funds are raised. (More) |
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RUNNERS UP SEASON TOURNAMENT CHAMPS
Rotary 9-10 year old boys finished 20099 season as league runner-up and season ending tournament champs. Front row: Zane Chapman,
Alfredo Ruiz, Nathan Hodges, Leonardo Dominguez, Tristan Chapman,
Quinton Thornton.
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LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Lockesburg 11-12 year old baseball team recently went undefeated in the league and won the end of the year tournament. Members are left to right, (front row) Jake Rogers, Daniel Gilbert, Hunter Cobb, and Tyler Shelton, (middle row) William Skelton, Luke Smith, Jarrett Brewer, Tyler Johnson, and Andrew Martz, (back row) Coach Dennis Currence, Coach Scott Gilbert, Coach Greg Hanney, Brady Hanney, Layne McWhorter, and Coach Anthony Shelton. Not pictured Dalton Sherck.
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EAGLES PLACE THIRD IN TEXAS USSSA STATE
TOURNAMENT
The Eagles went to the Texas USSSA State Tournament in Longview Texas June 19-21, and competed in the 18 and under Class B. They played a total of 6 games and took third place. The Eagles are headed to Pine Bluff June 26-28 for the ASA Arkansas State Tournament that they won in 2008, and hope to bring the title home again The Eagles are 16 & under girls from De Queen, Lockesburg, Nashville, Horatio, Wickes, Hook, and Paris, TX. They are as follows: Haley Pickens, Arial Dinkins, Kelsie King, Nikki Nealy, Kelsie Frachiseur, Raven Brewer, Kelly Wise, Kristen Busby, Tamara Watson, Breanna King, Candace Williams Coached by: Justin King, Jeremy Busby, and Neil Dossett. |
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first State Bank 2009 DYB 8 & under Post-Season Tournament Champions
Front row kneeling: Jake Birmingham, Jorge Chabelo, Nathaniel Socash, Steven Birmingham, and Dakota Frachiseur Second row standing: Cade Arndt, Reid Dean, Brayden Shelton, Ben Socash, and Carter Rivas Back row: Coaches Jeff Dean, Rick Frachiseur, Rudy Rivas, and Dennis Arndt(not pictured)
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7 & 8 Post Season Runners-Up
FBC Knights were First Runner Up in the Post Season Tournament held in Horatio. Pictured are: Front Row, left to right, Isaiah Williamson, Logan Williamson, Shaylon Loyd, & Ryan Vance. Middle Row, Keldon Boyles, Hayden Harp, Logan Day, Noah Swall & Austin Talkington. Back Row, Coaches Mackie Jones, Michael Williamson, Jamie Williamson, & Steve Swall. Not pictured: Coach Adam Lites, Blake Lites & Isaias Sierra. |
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first State Bank 2009 DYB 8 & under Post-Season Tournament Champions
Front row kneeling: Jake Birmingham, Jorge Chabelo, Nathaniel Socash, Steven Birmingham, and Dakota Frachiseur Second row standing: Cade Arndt, Reid Dean, Brayden Shelton, Ben Socash, and Carter Rivas Back row: Coaches Jeff Dean, Rick Frachiseur, Rudy Rivas, and Dennis Arndt(not pictured)
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BIG PAYOUT AT YOUTH RODEO
Local youth competed in the Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association Finals June 5th and 6th at the 4-States Coliseum in Texarkana. Tyler, Tyrel, and Alissa Miles were fortunate to bring home 4 custom Tradition Saddles, 7 Gist Trophy Belt Buckles, and other prizes.
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De Queen boys track team will do odds jobs such as yard work and cleaning out storage buildings by donation. Proceeds will go toward purchase of state championship rings. There are 40 members of the team and rings cost $220 each . To arrange for a crew of athletes to come and work to earn a donation, contact Coach Baker at 903-824-5273 or Coach VanWinkle at 870-584-9676. De Queen track teams have won 5 state championships in the past 7 years.
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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 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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"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." |
| "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." |
| "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)" |
| "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." |
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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 9:18 am 6/17/09 |
Normal Pool | 7 am Level | 24 Hr Change |
Discharge CFS |
| Broken Bow Dam | 599.5 | 626.49 | -0.46 | 8000 |
| De Queen Lake | 437.0 | 437.56 | -0.29 | 278 |
| Gillham Lake | 502.0 | 502.76 | 0.01 | 54 |
| Dierks Lake | 526.0 | 527.94 | -1.05 | 740 |
| Millwood Lake | 259.2 | 259.63 | 0.04 | 8170 |
| Lake Wright Patman | 220.6 | 235.68 | -0.41 | 9883 |
| Lake Bistineau | 141.0 | 145.30 | -0.02 | |
| Red River L & D #5 | 145.0 | 145.10 | -0.01 | |
| Red River L & D #4 | 120.0 | 120.10 | 0.30 | |
| Red River L & D #3 | 95.0 | 94.4 | -0.40 | |
| Lake Fork Dam | 403.00 | 403.39 | -0.03 | M |
| Toledo Bend | 172.00 | 171.30 | -0.05 | 3653 |
For current Gage Stations and Tributary levels click here: NOAA
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