$7 Entry-All you can eat chili with all of the fixings
Come out and support our FFA students at the annual auction & chili Supper! Student-made items such as: Hay Rings, Benches, Swings, Metal Art, Deer Stand, Tables, Custom Furniture, Entertainment Center, Pies, Hog Trap, (20) 8-hour labor lots & loads of other items will be up for bidding starting at 7pm.
Two De Queen Band Members Sign with UAM
Sevier County Coalition to Host March Lunch and Learn on Drug Abuse
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Sevier County Coalitions Live Well Sevier County Committee and UA Cossatot will be co-hosting a lunch-and-learn entitled “Preventing and Overcoming Drug Abuse” at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. The presentation will be held in the Weyerhaeuser room, located in the Skilled Trades Building, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:20 P.M.
Hattie Vance, the RSAT Aftercare Coordinator with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, will bring the presentation which will consist of people giving their testimonies with stories of addiction, incarceration, and recovery. Skits and real-life scenarios will be performed to show the harmful effects of drug abuse and how it affects the entire family unit.
The mission of the program is to show people how easy it is to get off track in life by making wrong choices and how those wrong choices can have lasting effects. Those who attend the lunch-and-learn will learn ways to prevent and overcome drug abuse.
All are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy this free presentation. For more on lunch-and-learn programs, please visit the Sevier County Coalition’s website at www.seviercountycoalition.com, Ed 88’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bigbaded88 or call UA Cossatot’s Continuing Education department at 870-584-1178
### University of Arkansas Cossatot is a community college in Southwest Arkansas accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Offering technical certification and Associate degrees, UAC also collaborates with other colleges and universities to offer bachelor's degrees on its three campuses. UAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other Civil Rights laws and offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Employment preference is given to applicants possessing a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) with all other qualifications being equal. Programs and activities of UAC are provided to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran or special disabled veteran status, or sex. Questions or concerns regarding affirmative action can be directed to the Compliance Officer, c/o UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832. For Arkansas RELAY Voiced Services call 711 or 800-285-1121. Visit www.cccua.edu for more information.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The UA Cossatot Employee Safety and Wellness Committee would like to remind everyone that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States.”~fightcolorectalcancer.org
· During the next year, one in twenty people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, bringing an estimated 147,950 new cases in 2020.
· Proper screening could prevent sixty percent of colorectal cancer deaths.
· While data indicates that new colorectal cancers in those over age 50 have fallen consistently since 1985, rates of colorectal cancer for those under age 50 have risen, especially for rectal cancer.
Helpful information can be found at https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/colorectal-cancer/facts-stats/
Attached is a fact sheet from the American Cancer Society, which lists common risk factors for colon cancer:
· Heredity – Up to 30% of people with colorectal cancer have a family history of the disease.
· Personal history of colorectal polyps, previously treated colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease.
· Personal history of radiation to the abdomen (belly) or pelvic area to treat a prior cancer.
· Type 2 diabetes.
· Obesity.
· Physical inactivity.
· Diets high in red or processed meat and/or diets low in calcium, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain fiber.
· Smoking.
· Alcohol use.
Facts about colon cancer & rectal cancer | Fight CRC
Need more information about colorectal cancer to share with your family, friends, or community? Know the facts and tell someone you care about. Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States. There will be an estimated 147,950 new cases of colorectal cancer in 2020.
Arkansas Bar Association Announces Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame
The Arkansas Bar Association is seeking nominations for its first ever Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame. Launching in 2020, the Legal Hall of Fame will honor Arkansas’ greatest lawyers, most revered institutions, most treasured traditions and other legends of the Bar. The 2020 class will be inducted at a ceremony on Thursday, September 24, in Little Rock. The Legal Hall of Fame is presented by Arkansas Business.
“The Legal Hall of Fame will help us recognize the men and women who have made an extraordinary contribution to the law, society, the administration of justice and legal education. We invite all Arkansans, not just the legal community, to nominate individuals and groups who have helped shape justice and positively impacted our profession and state,” said Arkansas Bar Association President Brian Rosenthal. “We want to share and preserve the significant contributions those in the legal community have made to enhance the lives of Arkansas citizens.”
The general public is encouraged to submit nominations. The eligibility requirements and nomination forms can be found at www.arkbar.com/events/hof. This nomination form, along with the required attachments, is due on or before March 16, 2020, and should be sent to hof@arkbar.com. Please call 501-801-5663 to request a form.
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VIDEO - Sevier County Tourism Committee Nominated for Arkansas's Bootstrap Award
Keisha McKinney with Governor Asa Huthinson at the awards banquet of the Governor's Conference on Tourism tonight in Ft Smith. The Sevier County Tourism Committee has been nominated for the Bootstrap Award.
Keisha McKinney talks about the Importance of the Sevier County Tourism Committee's nomination for a statewide award.
VIDEO - Census 2020 with De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown
Sheriff's Department Investigates Mystery of Man found Lying in Ditch, Covered in Blood
Sevier County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a home on Farm to Market Road the morning of Feb. 29, regarding a male subject lying in a ditch covered in blood. Deputy Chet Stubbs arrived and found Stephen Cole Smith, 30, of De Queen, who he recognized from previous law enforcement encounters. Smith was conscious but not alert and was only wearing a blue pair of boxer brief underwear and was covered in blood.
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Sheriff's Department investigates mystery of man found lying in ditch, covered in blood
Sevier County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a home on Farm to Market Road the morning of Feb. 29, regarding a male subject lying in a ditch covered in blood. Deputy Chet Stubbs arrived and found Stephen Cole Smith, 30, of De Queen, who he recognized from previous law enforcement encounters.
2020 Spring Officers are Elected to Serve in Collegiate FFA
UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA organization announces the spring 2020 FFA officers. These officers will serve for a term of one semester and be active leaders in UA Cossatot’s FFA.
The officers include President Codie Jamison, Vice President John Hardin, Secretary Kinley Wright, Treasurer Lindy Price, and Reporter Kelsey Russell.
(L-R): John Hardin, Will McAlister, Lindy Price, Brennen Seymour, Kinley Wright, Kirsten Nicholas, Kelsey Russell, and Codie Jamison
Scholarship recipients not pictured: Dusty Kesterson and Courtney Vaught
UA Cossatot’s FFA student organization gives students who are interested in agriculture the chance to learn about opportunities in this field while also learning skills in leadership, communication, and networking. Building friendships and scholarship opportunities are other benefits of being in UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA as well.
(L-R): John Hardin, Lindy Price, Codie Jamison, Kinley Wright, Kelsey Russell
This spring, UA Cossatot’s FFA will be hosting the annual plant sale in the greenhouse on the De Queen campus. The plant sale provides an affordable resource for local producers to acquire a variety of plants for their spring gardens. Students learn to grow and care for the plants, and they also obtain valuable customer service skills while interacting with the public during the sale.
For additional information about UA Cossatot’s Collegiate FFA, please contact Kelli Harris at 870-584-1218.
De Queen Lions Club Tuesday Noon Meeting
De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown introduced today’s guest speakers at De Queen Lions Club. Dennis Pruitt and Jay Litchford with the De Queen Fire Department talked about some of the new equipment of the department, including a new extractor and dryer to rid the suits of dangerous carcinogens when they return from a fire call. The equipment is in place at the De Queen Fire Department and is also available to other area fire departments. Pruitt said the department wanted to thank Mayor Brown for asking and receiving the governor’s grant money from Arkansas to purchase the needed equipment.
VIDEO - Esteban Ochoa and Franklin Bahena Update on Samaritan Field Project in De Queen
Sevier County Sheriff Deputies Capture Escaped Inmates
A pair of inmates were caught trying to escape from the Sevier County Jail at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 2. According to Sevier County Sheriff Robert Gentry, inmates William R. Cooper and Caleb Brown, while on the exercise yard, decided to escape.
For the complete story, visit https://www.dequeenbee.com
Sheriff deputies capture escaped inmates
A pair of inmates were caught trying to escape from the Sevier County Jail at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 2.According to Sevier County Sheriff Robert Gentry, inmates William R. Cooper and Caleb Brown, while on the exercise yard, decided to escape.
De Queen/Sevier County Chamber Awards Banquet Winners
Congratulations to UA Cossatot Lady Colts Basketball Player, Makenzie Cardenas
Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught
By law, Fiscal Sessions can only last 30 days (45 days with a ¾ vote to extend), so members work weeks in advance drafting appropriation measures in order to ensure our sessions are brief.
That preparation begins in budget hearings. Beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the Joint Budget Committee will hold a series of meetings designed to begin the process of outlining a budget for the next fiscal year. The Fiscal Session begins Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 12:00 noon.
Budget hearings will begin with the Department of Finance and Administration presenting its annual forecast and recommendations for a balanced budget by the Governor.
Over the course of the next several days, the committee will hear budget requests for Higher Education Institutions, Department of Education, the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety, commonly referred to as the “Big 6”.
In the following weeks, members will review budgets for all state boards, commissions, and agencies.
Seven months into this fiscal year, general revenue is now $149.7 million or 4.4% above this time last year. The most recent general revenue report showed net available revenue is above forecast by $94.2 million or 2.7 percent. This report and revenue forecast from economists will help us guide our decision making process in the months ahead.
Although legislation during the Regular Sessions typically attracts more attention, it is important to remember the impact our budget making process has on our day to day lives.
The decisions we will be making show the priorities we make as a state. Appropriations fund everything from classrooms to health care.
Members can begin filing appropriation bills and identical resolutions on Monday, March 9, 2020. As a reminder, the legislature cannot take up any non-appropriation bills during the Fiscal Session unless 2/3 of the body votes in favor of a resolution.
You can watch the meetings live at www.arkansashouse.org.
Ribbon Cutting at Landsdell Clinic in Lockesburg Friday Morning
VIDEO - Retirement Party for Gene Stinson Friday at Howard County Childrens' Center
De Queen / Sevier County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Dr Steve Cole, Sevier County Citizen of the Year
Pictured above: Loren Hinton & Callie Miller (Sonny & Cher)
Looking forward to a fantastic year under the leadership of President Callie Miller. And congrats to UA Cossatot Chancellor, Dr. Steve Cole, who was named Citizen of the Year!
De Queen Man Charged with DWI Drugs after Deputy Finds Weed in Vehicle
De Queen man charged with DWI Drugs after deputy finds weed in vehicle
By Marty Bachman editor@dequeenbee.com
On Monday Feb. 24, Sevier County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaac Alvarado was dispatched to the area of Hwy. 329 and Farm to Market Road in regard to a suspicious vehicle. While en route to the call, Alvarado saw the vehicle on the highway and witnessed it commit traffic violations while following it.
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De Queen man charged with DWI Drugs after deputy finds weed in vehicle
On Monday Feb. 24, Sevier County Sheriff's Deputy Isaac Alvarado was dispatched to the area of Hwy. 329 and Farm to Market Road in regard to a suspicious vehicle. While en route to the call, Alvarado saw the vehicle on the highway and witnessed it commit traffic violations while following it.
De Queen Police Make a Pair of DWI Arrests over the Weekend
De Queen police make a pair of DWI arrests over the weekend
By Marty Bachman editor@dequeenbee.com
De Queen police made a pair of DWI arrests over the weekend. The first incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Feb. 21, when De Queen Police Ptl. Brady Hanney arrived in the area of Stilwell Ave. where someone had reported that they were following a possible DWI driver in a burgundy 2011 Chevy Silverado that had a long solid red light across and underneath the tailgate. The truck was reported to be crossing the center line and the white line several times.
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De Queen police make a pair of DWI arrests over the weekend
De Queen police made a pair of DWI arrests over the weekend. The first incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Feb. 21, when De Queen Police Ptl. Brady Hanney arrived in the area of Stilwell Ave.