Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association is offering a free basic beekeeping course September 9. The three-hour course is for those who have never kept bees but think they would like to try. Participants will learn everything they need to get started – basic concepts and costs of beekeeping, equipment and supplies required and where to purchase, as well as long-term costs and time required. The free class will be taught by Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association President Fred Douville. Refreshments will be served. Classes will be September 9, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at UA Cossatot in Nashville, Room 101. Although the class is free, preregistration is required to insure adequate handouts and refreshements. For more information about the course and to register, contact Debra Bolding at (870) 557-2352.
Keisha McKinney of the Sevier County Tourism Committiee
Joining us on the Friday Ed-ition of the Morning Show, was Keisha McKinney of the Sevier County Tourism Committiee who will be talking about the new Sevier County Tourism magazine, a September clean up at Gillham Lake, and other tourism topics.
De Queen High School Cheerleaders Talk About Tonight's Leopard Activities
Helping us out with the weather at 7:30 this morning are the De Queen High School cheerleaders!
UA Cossatot Student Ambassador Toni Manzella
Our Ed 88 UA Cossatot Student Ambassador of the Day for Friday was Toni Manzella.
In-Studio Guests Talk About Upcoming Diabetic Class Next Week in De Queen
In our De Queen studio this morning, Janet Cantrell of the Extension Service and Angie Walker of the Walker Clinic talked about the upcoming diabetic class next week in De Queen.
De Queen High School Cheerleaders Visit Ed 88 Studios
In studio guests Thursday were De Queen High School cheerleaders: Haley Melendez, Jinnifer Lagunas, and Catherine Ousse. The Leopard Kickoff event is Friday night at Leopard Stadium.
UA Cossatot Student Ambassador Eruby Rodriguez
UA Cossatot Student Ambassador of the Day Thursday was Eruby Rodriguez
Southern Girls Flowers & Gifts Open House Wednesday
You’re invited to stop by Southern Girls Flowers & Gifts in De Queen today for refreshments, to sign up for prizes, look around, and meet the staff and new owner, April DeFoor. (4 pictures)
Heavy Rains hit parts of SW AR Tuesday
Heavy rain and high winds moved through the area late Tuesday afternoon to bring some relief from heat indices the past couple of days near 110 degrees. Temperatures should be slightly milder later in the week with less humidity, highs in the low to mid 90’s, and lows in the low to mid 70’s. Pictures are on De Queen campus of UA Cossatot. (3 pics)
Jenny and Tim Cox of What Fur in Nashville
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members Jenny and Tim Cox of What Fur. The pet grooming business is located on Mine Street in Nashville and hosted a ribbon cutting this morning.
Southern Girls Flowers, Gifts & More in De Queen Ribbon Cutting
Live at Southern Girls Flowers & Gifts in De Queen Wednesday for ribbon cutting and open house with the De Queen Sevier County Chamber of Commerce. New owner is April Defoor.
Barry Grooms of Hootens at Nashville Rotary Wednesday
Special guest speaker of the Nashville Rotary Club this week is Barry Grooms of Hootens here for his annual preseason look at Arkansas football,
UA Cossatot Student Ambassador Jhamilex Hernandez
In the Ed 88 studios, UA Cossatot Student Ambassador of the Day on Ed 88 for Wednesday was Jhamilex Hernandez
UA Cossatot Radio Student Kobe Stafford
Kobe Stafford joins the Ed 88 team for the Fall semester! Kobe’s interview was at 8:50 Tuesday on the Morning Show. Welcome aboard Kobe!
UA Cossatot Student Ambassador Jessica Aguilar
Our UA Cossatot Student Ambassador of the Day on Ed 88 for Tuesday was Jessica Aguilar!
Public Meeting Monday, August 19th at the Foreman High School Auditorium
The Say Yes to FHS group invites everyone to the public meeting on Monday, August 19th, 6 p.m. at the FHS Auditorium.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Invite to What Fur
There will be a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting at "What Fur" at 615 Mine St. North of Hendry Oil Co. from 9:30 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. this Wednesday August 14th. This is a new
pet grooming service owned by Jenny Hill Cox. The Chamber is pleased to be able to help promote them and their new business. Refreshments will be served. Hope you can make it.
Mike Reese,
Chamber Director
2019 Fall Funfest & Little Heroes 5K Scheduled for Saturday, October 19
2019 Fall Funfest & Little Heroes 5K of Southwest Arkansas will be Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 3 - 9 pm at Herman Dierks Park in De Queen.
One Day Free Health and Dental Clinic Coming to De Queen
Monday morning we welcomed Micah Martin of First Baptist De Queen and Angie Walker of the Walker Clinic into our studio to talk about the upcoming free health and dental clinic in De Queen.
UAC Student Ambassador America Rojas
Special guest on the Monday Ed-ition of the Morning Show was UAC Student Ambassador America Rojas.