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Melanie Marshall, Administrator |
BROOKEWOOD REHAB OPEN HOUSE Bookewood
Nursing & Rehab will celebrate National Nursing Home Week with an open house at
their newly renovated rehab facility Thursday from 2 until 6 pm. The
Country Breakfast Crew will be broadcasting live from 2 -4! |
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CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING THIS SATURDAY IN DE QUEEN
This event is sanctioned by the United
Professional Rodeo Association and the Cowboys Regional Rodeo Association.
All proceeds will go to local 4-H activities.
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Staff from Crystal Falls Healthcare |
NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK
Crystal Falls Healthcare is celebrating National
Nursing Home Week with a special event every day this week.
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A two-vehicle accident occurred in De Queen Saturday evening.
Reportedly the driver of the 4-wheeler attempted to pass the car as it was
turning into a driveway on West Stilwell Avenue. The 4-wheeler struck
the driver side door knocking him off the ATV. The young man was
transported to De Queen Medical Center by Southwest EMS. |
Jessica Grasich
and
Dustin Williams
Announcing the engagement and approaching
marriage of Jessica Grasich to Dustin Williams.
The Bride-elect is the daughter of Sherri
and J Bigham of De Queen and Steve Grasich of Ocean Springs, MS.
The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Williams of Sheridan, AR.
The wedding will take place in Anthony
Chapel at Garvan Woodlands Gardens in Hot Springs, AR on June 14, 2008
at 7:00 in the evening.
The couple will reside in Sheridan
where Jessica teaches 3rd grade at Landmark Elementary. Dustin is
employed with AT&T in Little Rock. |
Julie
Guylene Tollett
and
Jeremy Scott Adcock
Mr.
and Mrs. Lovell Tollett are pleased to announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daughter, Julie Guylene to Jeremy Scott
Adcock son of Brenda Adcock and Doyle Adcock.
Julie
is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frances Hall and the late Guy R. Hall and
the late Ruben and Mildred Tollett.
She is a 1999 graduate of De Queen High School and a 2003
graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Education and presently pursuing a Masters degree in
Educational Administration.
Julie
is employed by Texarkana Arkansas Independent School District.
Jeremy
is the grandson of Kenneth Arp and the late Lydia Keith Taylor and
Lena Bell Adcock and the late W. L. Adcock.
He is a 1998 graduate of Horatio High School. Jeremy is
presently employed by Lawrence Termite and Pest Control.
The
beach side wedding will be held June 8, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. on Okaloosa
Island, Fort Walton Beach, FL. |
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Charissa Joy Dunn
and
Richard
Leon VanVoast
The parents of Charissa Joy
Dunn and Richard Leon VanVoast would like to announce the engagement an
approaching marriage of their children.
Charissa is the daughter of Tony Bob Ray and De Queen and Randy and
Sharon Lindsey of Horatio. She is the granddaughter of Polly
Williams of Horatio, Wane and Dorothy Oliver of Ashdown, the late Melba
Kreider, and the late R.L. Ray.
Richard is the son of James and Lana VanVoast. He is the grandson
of Leon and Mary Crawford of Winthrop, Shirley VanVoast of De Queen and
the late Richard E. VanVoast. The
Wedding will take place May 31st at the Lindsey residence in Horatio.
Reception will immediately follow.
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Armed
Forces Day at Historic Washington
May 17, 2008
There will be exhibits and first person
living history attractions related to the Revolutionary War, War of
1812, Texas Revolution, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and World
Wars I and II.
Contact
Person: Melony Cumbie (870) 983-2660
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TWO DAY MANHUNT IN POLK COUNTY ENDS WITH
CAPTURE OF FT. SMITH MAN
Keith Miller
The
capture of 41 year old Keith Miller Wednesday morning ended a two day manhunt .
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| COLLIN
RAYE TICKET PARTY HELD FRIDAY
Linda Miller was the first person to buy
tickets at the Collin Raye Ticket Party Friday night on the courthouse
lawn. You may purchase tickets locally at #1 Country Studios or
charge to your credit card by calling 870-642-2446 or 870-898-3624.
(More photos) |
CCCUA GRADUATION
Lt. Governor Bill Halter was commencement speaker at CCC U of A
graduation in De Queen Saturday. |
area
education specialisTS GRADUATE HSU MAY 9TH
Pictured are (L to R Front) Shirley
Wright, Principal of Nashville Primary School; Judi Jenkins, Principal
of De Queen High School; (Center) Dr. Diann Gathright, 2008-09
Superintendent of Mena School District; (L to R Back) Russ Johnson,
Federal Program Coordinator at Horatio; and Andy Curry, 2008-09
Superintendent of Van Cove School District. (More) |
Lockesburg
Blue Diamonds Place 2nd in the Tri-County League Tournament
Lockesburg Blue Diamonds came in 2nd place in the Tri-County League
Tournament in the 8 and under age group held Saturday May 3rd at De
Queen Sportsplex.
First Row (L-R) Savanah Lovewell,
Tabitha Stockman, Alisa Thigpen, Mena McAda. Second Row (L-R) Bailey
Dixon, Lexi Simmons, Haylee Dinger, Patricia Martinez, Tori Broach,
Jordan Revels. Third Row (L-R) Coaches- Jonathon Glasgow,
Jennifer Revels, Sam Dixon, Allison Dixon |
EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE NOW!
Arkansas State
Representative Scott Sullivan was first in line in Sevier County to vote
early.
Secretary of State Charlie Daniels reminds
the state’s registered voters of the early voting period Monday, May 5
- Monday,
May 19 for the state’s May 20 Preferential Primary and
Nonpartisan Judicial General Election. (MORE) |
OLD
FASHIONED SINGING SCHOOL COMING TO DE QUEEN 
June 2nd through the 13th at Old Time Missionary
Baptist Church. Call Melvin Sullivan at 642-5116 or J.P. Atkins at 642-2052
for more information. |
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much for putting the picture of my first grandbaby and the announcement on your
web site. I had seen the wedding announcements and hoped you would.
I love this web site. I have not bought a newspaper in a LONG time!
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BASEBALL &
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SOFTBALL TEAMS
Michelle Covington
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DE QUEEN KNOCK OUTS
1st Place Murfreesboro
Tournament
Front: Mallory Miller, Taylor Gentry, DeAnna Johnson, Caylee Mitchell.
Middle: Paige Morphew Randee Toye, Tessa Gentry, Kylie Tadlock, Jessica
Miller, Amber Lovewell. Coaches: Lisa Gentry, Ronnie Toye, Church
Mitchell |
DE QUEEN KNOCK OUTS
2nd Place Nashville Tournament
Front: Randee Toye, DeAnna Johnson, Tessa
Gentry, Kalee Mitchell. Back: Kylee Bowens Hannah Murray, Kylie Tadlock,
Jessica Miller, Taylor Gentry, Paige Morphew, Amber Lovewell, Mallory
Miller |
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| "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." |
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"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." |
"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." |
| "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". |
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"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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