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.
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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.
De Queen Man Picked Up on Warrants, Found to have Alleged Meth Pipe in Boot
De Queen man picked up on warrants, found to have alleged meth pipe in boot
By Marty Bachman editor@dequeenbee.com
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Sevier County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Chad Dowdle and Deputy Justin Gentry were on patrol on Smith Road east of De Queen when they came upon a green, four-door Pontiac car and noticed that neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing seatbelts. They initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Smith Road and came into contact with driver Tony Evans of De Queen and the passenger, Donavan Ford, 24, of De Queen.
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De Queen man picked up on warrants, found to have alleged meth pipe in boot
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Sevier County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Chad Dowdle and Deputy Justin Gentry were on patrol on Smith Road east of De Queen when they came upon a green, four-door Pontiac car and noticed that neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing seatbelts.
Ashes on Ash Wednesday
Father Salvadore Vega applies ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead of a parishioner, Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday -- the day after Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday -- is a tradition in many Christian denominations. The picture was taken at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Nashville. Photo courtesy of Louie Graves Nashville News Leader.
52nd Annual Jonquil Festival March 20-22
WHAT: 52nd Annual Jonquil Festival
WHERE: Historic Washington State Park –Washington, AR
WHEN: March 20-22, 2020
ADMISSION: Festival is Free, $5 Parking Fee, Tours as regular prices.
Sheila Little, Sales & Promotions Director
Office Phone: 870-983-2660
Email: sheila.little@arkansas.gov
Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State Park and a tremendous line-up of Entertainment and fun await those who will be visiting the park on March 20th through 22nd for the 52nd Annual Jonquil Festival.
In addition to our crafters and food concessions, festivities will include the Four States Iron Munchers, 5K run, and singing competition.
The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Burger Fundraiser Saturday beginning at 11:30am under the Farmer’s Market pavilion. There will also be a free concert featuring Dillan Cate, a country/rock artist from Northeast Arkansas beginning at 11:30am under large green and yellow entertainment tent.
If I could mention only one thing that makes our festival stand out from all other festivals it would be the "Atmosphere". Strolling the board walks, watching children play in the jonquils, picnicking on festival food or enjoying music under the entertainment tent, there is something for every family member to enjoy. After shopping and enjoying a great meal, you will want to experience history in the 19th century by touring locations such as the Weapons Museum, the Print Museum, and the Blacksmith Shop, famed home of the Bowie Knife!
Williams Tavern Restaurant will be open serving its delectable buffet all three days from 11am – 3pm.
Miss UA Cossatot Scholarship Pageant is March 28
De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown Speaker at Lions Club Tuesday
Lion Jeff Holcombe introduced De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown as Tuesday’s speaker at the noon meeting of De Queen Lions Club. Mayor Brown talked about the 2020 Census and some of the city projects (water tower completion, paving of city roads, a pavilion at Redmen Cemetery and Issue 1 on the next ballot) for De Queen.
Nashville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet List of Winners
Winners at last night's Nashville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet included:
Man of the Year - Alan Green
Woman of the Year - Cheryl Power
Orange and Black Award - Andrea Pinegar and the Scrapper Supermarket
Bloom Where You Are Planted Award - Andi Reeves
Memorial Awards - Jerry Jacobs, Andy Anderson, Vernon Wildbur, Joey Jamison, Charles Sharp, Tom Strasner, And Helen Millwood
New Buildings - Husqvarna and Pilgrims
Remodeled Buildings - Smokehouse Pizza, Occasions, Rehab Specialists, Angel Nails, Flex Gym, Lisa Chandler Insurance, What Fur, Hoppin Nutrition Bar / Roobungee, Nashville Nutrition Den
Outgoing members Janet Carpenter, Leslie Reeder, and Will Martin were recognized and new board members Nicole Aylette, Michelle Boone, Annette Brown, and Hunter Green were welcomed. Vice President for the coming year is Mark Dale and the President is Loren Hinton.
Special thanks to all our sponsors as well as Occasions and Sandra Jones, Pattacakes and Staphanie Harrison and Wendy Haddan, the Howard County 4-Hers, and Fred Hintz for helping to make last night an event to remember!