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.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_6 .td-block-title:before, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_7 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_8 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_9 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_10 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_11 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_12 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_13 .td-block-title > span, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_13 .td-block-title > a, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option i, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option:hover, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option:hover i, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_15 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_15 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_15 .td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter i, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_16 .td-block-title > *, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_17 .td-block-title > * { color: #222222; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full, .td-header-wrap .top-header-menu .sub-menu { background-color: #f9f9f9; } .td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu-full { background-color: transparent; } .td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu-full .td-header-top-menu { background-color: #f9f9f9; padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full .td-header-top-menu, .td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full { border-bottom: none; } .td-header-top-menu, .td-header-top-menu a, .td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full .td-header-top-menu, .td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full a, .td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu, .td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu a, .td-header-top-menu .td-drop-down-search .entry-title a { color: #2f2f2f; } .top-header-menu .current-menu-item > a, .top-header-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a, .top-header-menu .current-category-ancestor > a, .top-header-menu li a:hover, .td-header-sp-top-widget .td-icon-search:hover { color: #009688; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-sp-top-widget .td-icon-font, .td-header-style-7 .td-header-top-menu .td-social-icon-wrap .td-icon-font { color: #2f2f2f; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-sp-top-widget i.td-icon-font:hover { color: #009688; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-menu-wrap-full, .td-header-menu-wrap.td-affix, .td-header-style-3 .td-header-main-menu, .td-header-style-3 .td-affix .td-header-main-menu, .td-header-style-4 .td-header-main-menu, .td-header-style-4 .td-affix .td-header-main-menu, .td-header-style-8 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.td-post-category:hover, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .sfHover > a, .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search:after, .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search .btn:hover, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a { background-color: #020000; } .td_block_mega_menu .td-next-prev-wrap a:hover { border-color: #020000; } .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search:before { border-color: transparent transparent #020000 transparent; } .td_mega_menu_sub_cats .cur-sub-cat, .td_mod_mega_menu:hover .entry-title a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .td-menu-item > a:hover, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .sfHover > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-menu-ancestor > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-category-ancestor > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-menu-item > a { color: #020000; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > li > a, .td-header-wrap .td-header-menu-social .td-social-icon-wrap a, .td-header-style-4 .td-header-menu-social .td-social-icon-wrap i, .td-header-style-5 .td-header-menu-social .td-social-icon-wrap i, .td-header-style-6 .td-header-menu-social .td-social-icon-wrap i, .td-header-style-12 .td-header-menu-social .td-social-icon-wrap i, .td-header-wrap .header-search-wrap #td-header-search-button .td-icon-search { color: #efefef; } .td-header-wrap .td-header-menu-social + .td-search-wrapper #td-header-search-button:before { background-color: #efefef; } .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .td-menu-item > a:hover, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .sfHover > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .current-category-ancestor > a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .current-menu-item > a { color: #009688; } .td-menu-background:before, .td-search-background:before { background: rgba(69,132,112,0.85); background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, rgba(69,132,112,0.85) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: -webkit-gradient(left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, rgba(69,132,112,0.85)), color-stop(100%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85))); background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, rgba(69,132,112,0.85) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: -o-linear-gradient(top, rgba(69,132,112,0.85) 0%, @mobileu_gradient_two_mob 100%); background: -ms-linear-gradient(top, rgba(69,132,112,0.85) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(69,132,112,0.85) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient( startColorstr='rgba(69,132,112,0.85)', endColorstr='rgba(18,129,153,0.85)', GradientType=0 ); } .td-mobile-content .current-menu-item > a, .td-mobile-content .current-menu-ancestor > a, .td-mobile-content .current-category-ancestor > a, #td-mobile-nav .td-menu-login-section a:hover, #td-mobile-nav .td-register-section a:hover, #td-mobile-nav .td-menu-socials-wrap a:hover i, .td-search-close a:hover i { color: #e9ed6c; } .white-popup-block:after { background: rgba(69,132,112,0.8); background: -moz-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(69,132,112,0.8) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: -webkit-gradient(left bottom, right top, color-stop(0%, rgba(69,132,112,0.8)), color-stop(100%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85))); background: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(69,132,112,0.8) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: -o-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(69,132,112,0.8) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: -ms-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(69,132,112,0.8) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(69,132,112,0.8) 0%, rgba(18,129,153,0.85) 100%); filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient( startColorstr='rgba(69,132,112,0.8)', endColorstr='rgba(18,129,153,0.85)', GradientType=0 ); } .td-footer-wrapper::before { background-size: cover; } .td-footer-wrapper::before { opacity: 0.1; } .td-menu-background, .td-search-background { background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1.jpg'); } .white-popup-block:before { background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1.jpg'); } .top-header-menu > li > a, .td-weather-top-widget .td-weather-now .td-big-degrees, .td-weather-top-widget .td-weather-header .td-weather-city, .td-header-sp-top-menu .td_data_time { line-height:27px; } ul.sf-menu > .td-menu-item > a, .td-theme-wrap .td-header-menu-social { font-size:13px; font-weight:normal; text-transform:none; } .block-title > span, .block-title > a, .widgettitle, .td-trending-now-title, .wpb_tabs li a, .vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab > a, .td-theme-wrap .td-related-title a, .woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs li a, .woocommerce .product .products h2:not(.woocommerce-loop-product__title), .td-theme-wrap .td-block-title { font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; } .td-post-content p, .td-post-content { font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size:10px; } .top-header-menu > li, .td-header-sp-top-menu, #td-outer-wrap .td-header-sp-top-widget { line-height: 27px; } /* Style generated by theme for demo: magazine */ .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .td-header-gradient::before, .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .td-mega-span .td-post-category:hover, .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search::after { background-color: #009688; } .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .td_mod_mega_menu:hover .entry-title a, .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .td_mega_menu_sub_cats .cur-sub-cat, .td-magazine .vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab.vc_active > a, .td-magazine .vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab:hover > a, .td-magazine .td_block_template_1 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item { color: #009688; } .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search::before { border-color: transparent transparent #009688; } .td-magazine .td-header-style-1 .td-header-top-menu-full { border-top-color: #009688; } </style> <link rel="icon" href="https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo-Button-32x32.jpg" sizes="32x32" /> <link rel="icon" href="https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo-Button-192x192.jpg" sizes="192x192" /> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" href="https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo-Button-180x180.jpg" /> <meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo-Button-270x270.jpg" /> <!-- Button style compiled by theme --> <style> .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .sfHover > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm_block_column_content:hover .tdm-col-content-title-url .tdm-title, .tds-button2 .tdm-btn-text, .tds-button2 i, .tds-button5:hover .tdm-btn-text, .tds-button5:hover i, .tds-button6 .tdm-btn-text, .tds-button6 i, .tdm_block_list .tdm-list-item i, .tdm_block_pricing .tdm-pricing-feature i, .tdm-social-item i { color: #009688; } .tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .sfHover > a, .tds-button1, .tds-button6:after, .tds-title2 .tdm-title-line:after, .tds-title3 .tdm-title-line:after, .tdm_block_pricing.tdm-pricing-featured:before, .tdm_block_pricing.tds_pricing2_block.tdm-pricing-featured .tdm-pricing-header, .tds-progress-bar1 .tdm-progress-bar:after, .tds-progress-bar2 .tdm-progress-bar:after, .tds-social3 .tdm-social-item { background-color: #009688; } .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .sfHover > a, .tds-button2:before, .tds-button6:before, .tds-progress-bar3 .tdm-progress-bar:after { border-color: #009688; } .tdm-btn-style1 { background-color: #009688; } .tdm-btn-style2:before { border-color: #009688; } .tdm-btn-style2 { color: #009688; } .tdm-btn-style3 { -webkit-box-shadow: 0 2px 16px #009688; -moz-box-shadow: 0 2px 16px #009688; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px #009688; } .tdm-btn-style3:hover { -webkit-box-shadow: 0 4px 26px #009688; -moz-box-shadow: 0 4px 26px #009688; box-shadow: 0 4px 26px #009688; } .tdm-header-style-1.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full, .tdm-header-style-1.td-header-wrap .top-header-menu .sub-menu, .tdm-header-style-2.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full, .tdm-header-style-2.td-header-wrap .top-header-menu .sub-menu, .tdm-header-style-3.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full, .tdm-header-style-3.td-header-wrap .top-header-menu .sub-menu{ background-color: #f9f9f9; } .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .sfHover > a { color: #020000; } .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm-menu-active-style4 .tdm-header .sf-menu > .sfHover > a { border-color: #020000; } .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > li > a:hover, .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .sfHover > a { background-color: #020000; } </style> <style id="tdw-css-placeholder"></style></head> <body data-rsssl=1 class="home page-template-default page page-id-17477 global-block-template-1 td-magazine td-animation-stack-type0 td-boxed-layout" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/WebPage"> <div id="top" class="home page-template-default page page-id-17477 global-block-template-1 td-magazine td-animation-stack-type0 td-boxed-layout"> <div class="td-scroll-up"><i class="td-icon-menu-up"></i></div> <div class="td-menu-background"></div> <div id="td-mobile-nav"> <div class="td-mobile-container"> <!-- mobile menu top section --> <div class="td-menu-socials-wrap"> <!-- socials --> <div class="td-menu-socials"> <span class="td-social-icon-wrap"> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/KDQN921/" title="Facebook"> <i class="td-icon-font td-icon-facebook"></i> </a> </span> <span 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td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_28_688e1742d43e2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Horatio-Ambassadorq.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_28_688e1742d43e2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_29_688e1742d4822_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_30_688e1742d498b_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_30_688e1742d498b" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Horatio High School Ambassadors Program</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div dir="auto">The inaugural class of Horatio High School Ambassadors and their Advisor, Nicki Litchford, visited the KDQN Studios earlier Friday morning, August 1st, to share with our audience exciting news about this amazing program.  The program aims to boost school spirit and community involvement.  The ambassadors discussed their goals, upcoming events, and their enthusiasm for the program. Ms. Litchford explained the program&#8217;s purpose in changing the school culture, welcoming new students, and fostering a sense of inclusion among students.  The ambassadors will host a back-to-school movie night on Thursday, August 7th, at the Horatio Junior High Commons Area to welcome students back.  As the Advisor for the program, Ms. Litchford is focusing on changing the school culture and fostering leadership among students.  Ambassadors were handpicked by teachers based on their qualities and potential.  The program is in its first year, with plans to develop it further based on the experiences of this year.  </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_19_688e1742d4272 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; 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return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_22_688e1742d4cf1 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_25_688e1742d4e11" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_34_688e1742d4e13_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_34_688e1742d4e13_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_35_688e1742d4ec6_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_36_688e1742d4f2c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_36_688e1742d4f2c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">LifeShare Blood Center Featured at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the July 28 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, LifeShare Regional Director Lisa Irvin (right) discussed the non-profit&rsquo;s history, mission, and upcoming blood drives.&nbsp; LifeShare is responsible for the collection, testing, maintenance, and distribution of blood and blood components and is available for service 24/7 year-round.&nbsp; LifeShare began operations during World War II and was incorporated in 1942 to meet the need for dried canned plasma among our troops.&nbsp; It typically takes less than one hour for a person to donate whole blood, and the donor can give every 56 days.&nbsp; In most cases, the blood is used within three days from which it was received.&nbsp; First time donors will receive a card in the mail that shows their blood type.&nbsp; Individuals can download the LifeShare App which will show their blood type, when that person is eligible to donate again, as well as upcoming community blood drives.&nbsp; To be eligible to give blood, Irvin says that a person must be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds.&nbsp; Before donating blood, Irvin advised that you should eat an iron-rich meal the day before and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.&nbsp; The next upcoming blood drives in Sevier County will be Sunday, August 3<sup>rd</sup> from 12-4 at De Queen First Assembly of God on West Collin Raye Drive.&nbsp; On Tuesday, August 5<sup>th</sup>, the bloodmobile will be at Wal-Mart during the afternoon and at Sevier County&rsquo;s National Night Out event during the evening hours at the De Queen Sportsplex.&nbsp; The Texarkana center at 4020 Summerhill Road is open on Mondays from 8-6, Tuesdays through Thursdays 8-4, Fridays 8-3, Saturdays 8-1, and every third Sunday from 8-1.&nbsp; Irvin was introduced by Rotarian Chris Wolcott (left), who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_37_688e1742d4fc8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_38_688e1742d5025_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LifeShare-Rotary-e1753729971406.jpg'); 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Competing alongside the best youth in the state, these young leaders demonstrated excellence, skill, and their commitment to 4-H.&nbsp; Jake Seymour placed 4th in Animal Science and 3rd in Livestock Sales.&nbsp; Kyle Williamson earned 3rd in Tractor.&nbsp; The Food Bowl Team of Katie Williamson, Ty Wagner, Charlie Collins, and Chip Stamps placed 2<sup>nd</sup>.&nbsp; Emily Stamps and Haylee Hernandez brought home 3rd in FCS Presentation.&nbsp; Max Rosson and Nick Diaz also competed in Wildlife and Impromptu Speaking.&nbsp; Each year at State O&rsquo;Rama, other accomplishments are recognized.&nbsp; Charlie Collins was honored as the Advanced Record Book Winner.&nbsp; Jake Sawyer received a prestigious Arkansas 4-H Scholarship.&nbsp; Katie Williamson, Nick Diaz, John Moe, Chip Stamps, Ty Wagner, and Raegan Frachiseur were recognized as new 2025 State Ambassadors.&nbsp; For more information about Sevier County 4-H, please contact the Sevier County Extension Office.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_28_688e1742d547a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); 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Secretary Jester was appointed to the position by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders earlier this year.&nbsp; Jester previously served in Governor Sanders&rsquo; administration as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, where he spearheaded efforts to stop the Chinese Communist Party from buying Arkansas farmland and worked to reduce hundreds of burdensome government regulations.&nbsp; Secretary Jester outlined four key areas that his office administers.&nbsp; The first responsibility is to maintain and care for our State Capitol.&nbsp; Jester also oversees Capitol Security.&nbsp; The Secretary of State&rsquo;s Office is responsible for business filings.&nbsp; When he first took office, Jester said that it took up to three weeks to get approval for a corporation or an LLC.&nbsp; That wait time has now been reduced to three days with hopes to reduce the wait time to one day before the end of the year.&nbsp; The fourth area of service that the Secretary of State&rsquo;s Office provides is election security. Arkansas ranked 8th among the 50 states for election security when Jester took office.&nbsp; After forming partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security, the Credit Bureaus, and the federal courts, Arkansas now ranks 1st in the nation when it comes to secure elections.&nbsp; Although Arkansas has one of the lowest participation numbers for voting in elections among states across the country, Secretary Jester hopes that broad-based community ownership and better education that elections do matter will improve voter turn-out in 2026.&nbsp; Jester will be on the ballot in 2026 running for the Office of Commissioner of State Lands.&nbsp; Secretary of State Cole Jester (right) was introduced by Rotarian Jay Bunyard (left), who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_47_688e1742d5c79_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_48_688e1742d5cc4_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cole-Jester-e1753130929962.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_48_688e1742d5cc4_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_31_688e1742d5acf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_31_688e1742d5acf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_34_688e1742d6110" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_49_688e1742d6114_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_49_688e1742d6114_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_50_688e1742d61ce_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_51_688e1742d621b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cancer-Survivors-e1753126464825.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_51_688e1742d621b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_52_688e1742d6631_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_53_688e1742d6694_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_53_688e1742d6694" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Cancer Survivors Dinner</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv4495366244elementToProof">De Queen Rotary Club President Fernando Balderas presented a $400 donation to Linda Frachiseur Monday for the 25<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Annual Sevier County Cancer Survivors Dinner on Saturday, July 26<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;at 5:00 at the De Queen Church of Christ Family Center. In 2024, the local organization presented 86 &#8211; $100 gasoline vouchers to cancer patients to assist with travel costs for treatments. Through June 30<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;of this year, 50 &#8211; $100 vouchers have already been handed out. Frachiseur says that plans are being made to bring back the Relay for Life event with luminaries in 2026.&nbsp;</div> <div id="yiv4495366244appendonsend">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_34_688e1742d6110 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_34_688e1742d6110 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_37_688e1742d6734" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_54_688e1742d6738_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_54_688e1742d6738_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_55_688e1742d67fd_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_56_688e1742d6845_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_56_688e1742d6845" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Free Gas Friday Winner- Week 8</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Brandon Tadlock is the Week 8 Free Gas Friday Winner.&nbsp; He registered at Rise &#038; Shine Cafe in Grannis and came by your #1 Country Studios earlier Friday morning, July 18th, to pick up his check for $50 of free gas at Cactus Plaza.&nbsp; Make sure to register at any of our sponsoring locations by Friday of each week and tune in to the morning show each Friday morning to see if you are the week&#039;s lucky winner.&nbsp; Free Gas Friday will continue for the next 6 weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_57_688e1742d68c4_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_58_688e1742d690f_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250718_104404.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_58_688e1742d690f_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_37_688e1742d6734 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_37_688e1742d6734 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_40_688e1742d6d51" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_59_688e1742d6d55_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_59_688e1742d6d55_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_60_688e1742d6e14_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_61_688e1742d6e63_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DAR-awards.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_61_688e1742d6e63_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_62_688e1742d724f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_63_688e1742d72a4_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_63_688e1742d72a4" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Daughters of the American Revolution</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) presented two awards to the De Queen Rotary Club on Monday, July 14th.&nbsp; The club was honored for proper use and patriotic presentation of the US flag along with commendation for raising awareness for America 250th anniversary.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_40_688e1742d6d51 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_40_688e1742d6d51 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_43_688e1742d7348" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_64_688e1742d734c_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_64_688e1742d734c_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_65_688e1742d73ff_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_66_688e1742d7446_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_66_688e1742d7446" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">New Rotary Member Induction</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Matt Webb (center) was inducted into the De Queen Rotary Club on Monday, July 14th.&nbsp; Matt is OEM for Sevier County.&nbsp; He is pictured with his sponsor Jamie Smith (left), and Foundation Chair ZZ Kamruddin (right).</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_67_688e1742d74c2_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_68_688e1742d750c_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Matt-induction.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_68_688e1742d750c_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_43_688e1742d7348 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_43_688e1742d7348 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_46_688e1742d792b" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_69_688e1742d793f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_69_688e1742d793f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_70_688e1742d7a0f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_71_688e1742d7a5e_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Past-Pres.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_71_688e1742d7a5e_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_72_688e1742d7f16_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_73_688e1742d7f6e_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_73_688e1742d7f6e" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Michael Collins Presented President&#x27;s Award and Plugger Award</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Past Rotary President Michael Collins was presented with the President&#039;s Award for his service to the club at their weekly meeting on Monday, July 14th.&nbsp; Michael also received recognition for 95% attendance for the 2024-2025 Rotary year.&nbsp; Pictured with Michael (left) is the Club Secretary, Tammy Huddleston (right).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_46_688e1742d792b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_46_688e1742d792b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_49_688e1742d801c" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_74_688e1742d801f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_74_688e1742d801f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_75_688e1742d80db_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_76_688e1742d8126_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_76_688e1742d8126" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Balderas Previews Club&#x27;s Goals, Budget Approved</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the July 7 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, President Fernando Balderas previewed the club&rsquo;s goals for the 2025-26 year. The budget was approved for the year and annual awards were presented.&nbsp; &ldquo;My vision for the De Queen Rotary Club is to be the example.&nbsp; Be the model for other clubs to follow.&nbsp; We will continue our momentum, enhance community engagement, foster innovation in our service projects, and strengthen our fellowship&rdquo;, Balderas said.&nbsp; Huddleston then presented the club budget for the coming year.&nbsp; In addition to continuing to fund the many worthwhile local projects the club supports during the year, the club agreed to add support of the Youth Soccer program with a $600 contribution.&nbsp; The club decided to seek a quote for the possibility of adding a third piece of musical equipment for the all-inclusive playground at Herman Dierks Park.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_77_688e1742d81ba_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_78_688e1742d8208_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fernando-Balderas-e1751921056897.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_78_688e1742d8208_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_49_688e1742d801c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_49_688e1742d801c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_52_688e1742d8655" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_79_688e1742d8659_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_79_688e1742d8659_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_80_688e1742d871f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_81_688e1742d876b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jay-Bunyard-e1751920980812.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_81_688e1742d876b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_82_688e1742d8ba9_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_83_688e1742d8c0d_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_83_688e1742d8c0d" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotarian of the Year</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The Rotarian of the Year, as voted on by club membership, was presented to Jay Bunyard.&nbsp; A 41-year member of the De Queen Club, Bunyard is a past-president of the Club and has served as Membership Chairman and Program Chairman during recent years. He also covers the meetings for the De Queen Bee and KDQN radio.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_52_688e1742d8655 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_52_688e1742d8655 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_55_688e1742d8c9e" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_84_688e1742d8ca1_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_84_688e1742d8ca1_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_85_688e1742d8d70_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_86_688e1742d8dbe_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_86_688e1742d8dbe" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Plugger Awards Presented</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv0105032835elementToProof">De Queen Rotary Club &#8220;Plugger Awards&#8221; were presented to five members with 95% or better attendance at Club meetings during the past year.&nbsp; They include (left to right) Jacob Bunyard, Fernando Balderas, Jerry Davis, and Tammy Huddleston.&nbsp; Not pictured: Michael Collins.&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_87_688e1742d8e44_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_88_688e1742d8eb2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Plugger-Award-e1751920838613.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_88_688e1742d8eb2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_55_688e1742d8c9e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_55_688e1742d8c9e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_58_688e1742d9305" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_89_688e1742d9309_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_89_688e1742d9309_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_90_688e1742d93c8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_91_688e1742d9416_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1000013964.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_91_688e1742d9416_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_92_688e1742d981b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_93_688e1742d9878_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_93_688e1742d9878" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Young Chefs Get Hand-On at Local 4-H Cooking School</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Aspiring young chefs donned aprons and rolled up their sleeves this week at the annual 4-H Cooking School.&nbsp; The program brought together youth to learn essential cooking skills, kitchen safety, and nutrition in a fun, hands-on environment.&nbsp; This year, the theme of the cooking school was breakfast.&nbsp; With mixing bowls in hand and flour dusting the countertops, participants learned how to prepare a variety of things&mdash;from breakfast tacos, buttermilk biscuits, and homemade jam.&nbsp; Throughout the program, 4-H&rsquo;ers practiced knife skills, measuring techniques, how to properly set a table, and even tackled learning proper table etiquette.&nbsp; Local volunteers assisted with the sessions, offering support and encouragement as the children measured, stirred, and tasted their way through the curriculum.&nbsp; The 4-H Cooking School is just one of many summer programs offered through 4-H, which focuses on developing citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and life skills through experiential learning.&nbsp; For more information about Sevier County 4-H, please contact the Sevier County Extension Office.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_58_688e1742d9305 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_58_688e1742d9305 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_61_688e1742d9935" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_94_688e1742d9939_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_94_688e1742d9939_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_95_688e1742d9a14_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_96_688e1742d9a6d_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_96_688e1742d9a6d" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Local 4-H Youth Gain Firsthand Experience in Courtroom with Judge Charles Yeargan</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Local 4-H members had a unique opportunity to step inside the courtroom of Judge Charles Yeargan this week, where they observed real court proceedings and learned about the inner workings of the justice system.&nbsp; Judge Yeargan warmly welcomed the group into his courtroom, providing a firsthand look at how justice is administered in their community.&nbsp; Following the proceedings, he went above and beyond by answering questions from the 4-H&rsquo;ers and sharing his own insights into the role of a judge and the importance of the legal system. Judge Yeargan shared his personal story and educated youth on what it takes to go into his career field.&nbsp; In addition to hearing from Judge Yeargan, the 4-H&rsquo;ers also spoke with attorneys who shared their personal experiences and offered an inside look at what it&#039;s like to practice law.&nbsp; These interactions sparked curiosity and inspired several members to consider future careers in public service, law, or community leadership.&nbsp; For more information about Sevier County 4-H, please contact the Sevier County Extension Office.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_97_688e1742d9af3_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_98_688e1742d9b3d_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250626_100546-1.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_98_688e1742d9b3d_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_61_688e1742d9935 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_61_688e1742d9935 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_64_688e1742d9f98" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_99_688e1742d9f9b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_99_688e1742d9f9b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_100_688e1742da053_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_101_688e1742da09f_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/New-Rotary-President-e1751312063570.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_101_688e1742da09f_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_102_688e1742da4e8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_103_688e1742da53f_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_103_688e1742da53f" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Michael Collins Passes Rotary Gavel to Fernando Balderas</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the June 30 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, President Michael Collins (right) recapped a busy and successful year before passing the gavel over to the incoming President for 2025-2026, Fernando Balderas (left).&nbsp; Michael gave a list of the accomplishments of the club throughout his term as President.&nbsp; The club added nine new members this past year, with six of the nine being aged 40 and under.&nbsp; The club also moved its weekly meeting location to Micah 6:8 to help reinvigorate historic downtown De Queen.&nbsp; The club built a bus shelter for children who reside in or near the Sevier County Housing Authority apartments.&nbsp; De Queen Rotary won the highest level &ldquo;Star Thrower Challenge&rdquo; award at the District Conference as well as the &ldquo;Medium Sized Club of the Year&rdquo; award.&nbsp; The club also took third place for its Polio Plus giving per member.&nbsp; Books and dictionaries were presented to third grade students across three schools in the county.&nbsp; Two students were sponsored to attend the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp to develop life skills as well as planting a seed to become future Rotarians.&nbsp; Over 20 Academic Awards were presented to De Queen High School students celebrating their scholastic achievements.&nbsp; Multiple sports teams were supported as well as recognized at a team meal gathering sponsored by the club.&nbsp; Several Rotarians contributed time to the &ldquo;Get Real Program&rdquo; at De Queen schools to teach students about the importance of finances and decision making.&nbsp; The club hosted a successful fundraising 5K run.&nbsp; Admission tickets were purchased for the first 100 fans attending a De Queen football and basketball game.&nbsp; Over 50 pairs of shoes were purchased for children in need.&nbsp; The club had the highest attendance at the District Training Leadership Seminar showing the commitment the De Queen Rotarians have.&nbsp; The popular flag program was featured at the District Conference because of its success and the presence it has in our community.&nbsp; Equipment upgrades and new badges were purchased to help modernize the club.&nbsp; A plan was established to secure the future of the club&rsquo;s leadership by electing a president-elect, president nominee, and secretary-elect.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_64_688e1742d9f98 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_64_688e1742d9f98 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_67_688e1742da60f" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_104_688e1742da612_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_104_688e1742da612_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_105_688e1742da6e4_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_106_688e1742da734_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_106_688e1742da734" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Board of Directors</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv1770893797elementToProof">2025-26 De Queen Rotary Club Board of Directors pictured left to right: James &#8220;Spike&#8221; Dunlop, Sergeant-at-arms; Bill Lee, Fundraising Chair; Ethan Wolcott, RYLA and Youth Services Chair; Jacob Bunyard, Public Relations Chair; Madelyn Jones, Secretary-elect; Josh Zylks, President-elect and Community Service Chair; Veronica Ozura, President Nominee and Club Programs Chair; Fernando Balderas, President; Michael Collins, Past President; Jay Bunyard, Membership Chair; and Z.Z. Kamruddin, Rotary Foundation Chair.&nbsp; Not pictured: Jamie Smith, Grants Chair; Erika Buenrrostro, Rotaract Chair; Tammy Huddleston, Secretary; Jerry Davis, Service Projects Chair; and Teresa Bunyard, Treasurer.</div> <div id="yiv1770893797divRplyFwdMsg"> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_107_688e1742da7c5_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_108_688e1742da821_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rotary-Board.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_108_688e1742da821_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_67_688e1742da60f .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_67_688e1742da60f .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_70_688e1742dac4e" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_109_688e1742dac52_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_109_688e1742dac52_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_110_688e1742dad2c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_111_688e1742dad7e_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Scott-Simmons-e1751311908336.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_111_688e1742dad7e_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_112_688e1742db216_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_113_688e1742db26d_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_113_688e1742db26d" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">New Rotary Member Induction</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv5816043393elementToProof">Police Chief Scott Simmons (right) was inducted as a new member of the De Queen Rotary Club on Monday. Scott was assigned the classification of Law Enforcement. Scott&#039;s sponsor is Rotarian Jeff Brown (left), Mayor of De Queen.&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_70_688e1742dac4e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_70_688e1742dac4e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_73_688e1742db304" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_114_688e1742db308_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_114_688e1742db308_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_115_688e1742db3e0_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_116_688e1742db438_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_116_688e1742db438" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Sophia Chofis Fundraiser</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div> <div class="yiv1640654697gmail-xdj266r yiv1640654697gmail-x14z9mp yiv1640654697gmail-xat24cr yiv1640654697gmail-x1lziwak yiv1640654697gmail-x1vvkbs yiv1640654697gmail-x126k92a"> <div>Special Guests (left to right):&nbsp;<span class="yiv1640654697gmail-html-span yiv1640654697gmail-xdj266r yiv1640654697gmail-x14z9mp yiv1640654697gmail-xat24cr yiv1640654697gmail-x1lziwak yiv1640654697gmail-xexx8yu yiv1640654697gmail-xyri2b yiv1640654697gmail-x18d9i69 yiv1640654697gmail-x1c1uobl yiv1640654697gmail-x1hl2dhg yiv1640654697gmail-x16tdsg8 yiv1640654697gmail-x1vvkbs"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xt0psk2"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xjp7ctv">Cristian Ceballos</span></span></span>,&nbsp;<span class="yiv1640654697gmail-html-span yiv1640654697gmail-xdj266r yiv1640654697gmail-x14z9mp yiv1640654697gmail-xat24cr yiv1640654697gmail-x1lziwak yiv1640654697gmail-xexx8yu yiv1640654697gmail-xyri2b yiv1640654697gmail-x18d9i69 yiv1640654697gmail-x1c1uobl yiv1640654697gmail-x1hl2dhg yiv1640654697gmail-x16tdsg8 yiv1640654697gmail-x1vvkbs"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xt0psk2"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xjp7ctv">Carlos Oros</span></span></span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class="yiv1640654697gmail-html-span yiv1640654697gmail-xdj266r yiv1640654697gmail-x14z9mp yiv1640654697gmail-xat24cr yiv1640654697gmail-x1lziwak yiv1640654697gmail-xexx8yu yiv1640654697gmail-xyri2b yiv1640654697gmail-x18d9i69 yiv1640654697gmail-x1c1uobl yiv1640654697gmail-x1hl2dhg yiv1640654697gmail-x16tdsg8 yiv1640654697gmail-x1vvkbs"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xt0psk2"><span class="yiv1640654697gmail-xjp7ctv">Yandel Mendez</span></span></span>&nbsp;visited the KDQN Studios earlier Tuesday morning, June 24th, to talk about Saturday&#039;s (June 28th) Fundraiser for Sophia Chofis, a Sevier County, child who has been battling a tumor know as DIPG for the past two years.&nbsp; Little Sophia is currently in hospice and this fundraiser will help her family with medical expenses.&nbsp; The event will be held at Dollar General Parking Lot beginning at 8 am.&nbsp; There will be a variety of foods for purchase:&nbsp;chicken plates, shrimp tostadas, and other items.&nbsp; There will be a truck show, live auctions and raffles, mechanical bull, a bounce house, and the Fire Department will be on site for water fun.&nbsp; Many local businesses have donated to this fundraiser with some great prizes and live auction items.&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_117_688e1742db4e9_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_118_688e1742db535_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fundraiser.jpg'); 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return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_76_688e1742db9b2" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_119_688e1742db9b6_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_119_688e1742db9b6_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_120_688e1742dba86_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_121_688e1742dbad2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Texarkana-Airport-e1750796721161.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_121_688e1742dbad2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_122_688e1742dbf2b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_123_688e1742dbf8d_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_123_688e1742dbf8d" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Texarkana Regional Airport</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="I_ZiTj5d C_1GbO8e W_6D6F D_F ek_BB z_n m_22RyjK em_N O_0 ah_16P6j9 ai_Zc7bQR" role="region" data-test-id="message-view-body" aria-labelledby="message-view-body-landmark"> <div class="msg-body mq_AS" data-test-id="message-view-body-content"> <div class="je_2kCCw7 jb_dm5 X_7sfl N_7sfl"> <div> <div id="yiv8604309713"> <div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span>Paul Mehrlich III, executive director of Texarkana Regional Airport, was the speaker at Monday&rsquo;s meeting of the De Queen Rotary Club. Mehrlich is pictured at left with Jay Bunyard, who sponsored the program. Under Mehrlich&rsquo;s leadership, the airport has launched major infrastructure projects and plans to host its first air show in nearly 30 years next June. He also discussed a new partnership with Texarkana College establishing an airframe and powerplant school at the airport, as well as the airport&rsquo;s role as an important regional transportation option.&nbsp;</span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_76_688e1742db9b2 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_76_688e1742db9b2 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_79_688e1742dc063" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_124_688e1742dc066_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_124_688e1742dc066_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_125_688e1742dc127_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_126_688e1742dc183_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_126_688e1742dc183" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Free Gas Friday Winner- Week 5</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Emily Churchwell is the Free Gas Friday winner for Week 5.&nbsp; She registered at Cactus Plaza in De Queen and came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Monday morning, June 23rd, to pick up her $50 check for free gas at Cactus Plaza.&nbsp; Make sure to register at our sponsoring locations by Friday each week and make sure to tune in to the morning show each Friday to see if you are the week&#039;s winner for free gas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_127_688e1742dc205_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_128_688e1742dc250_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Emily-Churchwell.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_128_688e1742dc250_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_79_688e1742dc063 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_79_688e1742dc063 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_82_688e1742dc686" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_129_688e1742dc68a_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_129_688e1742dc68a_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_130_688e1742dc740_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_131_688e1742dc78b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dr.-Jason-Lofton-e1750101689173.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_131_688e1742dc78b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_132_688e1742dcbb5_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_133_688e1742dcc21_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_133_688e1742dcc21" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Dr. Lofton Stresses Strength Training at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the June 16th De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Dr. Jason Lofton discussed the importance of strength training to extend your lifespan and to improve your quality of life.&nbsp; In 1900, the average life of expectancy was 49 years of age.&nbsp; Americans are now living longer.&nbsp; According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average life expectancy is now 79.&nbsp; Dr. Lofton explained that modern medicines have improved that number significantly.&nbsp; There are two types of exercises: cardio and strength.&nbsp; The strength component often goes ignored when a person reaches their maximum threshold that&rsquo;s typically in their mid-40&rsquo;s.&nbsp; Dr. Lofton pointed out four tips for better aging: Be physically active, make smart food choices, get regular health screenings and participate in activities you enjoy.&nbsp; Dr. Lofton reminded Rotarians that there are several physical activity options in Sevier County.&nbsp; Artificial Intelligence can design a good workout program for you.&nbsp; He endorsed the community match program and encouraged the City of De Queen to continue participating in that program in order to attract younger medical professionals to our community. Harmony Overturf is a recent applicant for the program that helps pay the student&rsquo;s way through medical school.&nbsp; He also mentioned that he planned to bring back his popular free community health fair again this fall.&nbsp; Dr. Lofton (right) was introduced by Rotarian Z.Z. Kamruddin (left), who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_82_688e1742dc686 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_82_688e1742dc686 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_85_688e1742dccd9" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_134_688e1742dccdc_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_134_688e1742dccdc_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_135_688e1742dcd97_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_136_688e1742dcdf2_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_136_688e1742dcdf2" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Panaderia Santiago&#x27;s Bakery</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Special guests Jr Sotelo (right) and Pricila Monsivais-Sotelo (left) visited your #1 Country Studios earlier Thursday morning, June 12th, with some amazing treats from Panaderia Santiago Bakery, a family-owned and operated bakery with over 50 years of tradition.&nbsp; Originating from Mexico, Santiago&#039;s Bakery has been serving several counties here locally for about 8 years, has a location in Glenwood, and has now opened its second bakery here in De Queen at 119 West De Queen Ave. They recently joined Sevier County Chamber of Commerce and tomorrow, Friday, June 13th, The Morning Brew Crew will be LIVE on a location for a two-hour show along with the Treasure Chest FULL of cash and prizes and of course, the Sevier County Chamber of Commerce will be on-site for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!&nbsp; The event kicks off at 11 am and will include music, drawings for gift certificates, free samples of food and beverages including flavored waters, and more.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_137_688e1742dce7e_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_138_688e1742dceca_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Santiagos-Bakery.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_138_688e1742dceca_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_85_688e1742dccd9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_85_688e1742dccd9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_88_688e1742dd33f" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_139_688e1742dd343_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_139_688e1742dd343_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_140_688e1742dd40f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_141_688e1742dd460_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rotary-Awards.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_141_688e1742dd460_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_142_688e1742dd8a7_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_143_688e1742dd91c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_143_688e1742dd91c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Rotary Club Dominates Awards Ceremony at Rotary District Conference</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv8464099407elementToProof">The De Queen Rotary Club won a number of awards at the District 6710 Conference last weekend at Lake DeGray State Park.&nbsp; With a theme of &#8220;Magic of Rotary&#8221;, the De Queen Club won the coveted &#8220;Star Thrower Award.&#8221; De Queen was also named the &#8220;Rotary Club of the Year&#8221; in the medium-sized clubs&#039; category.&nbsp; Finally, the De Queen Club finished third in Polio Plus giving per capita member.&nbsp; Pictured left to right is conference attendees: Tammy Huddleston, Z.Z. Kamruddin, Madelyn Jones, and Fernando Balderas.</div> <div id="yiv8464099407appendonsend">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_88_688e1742dd33f .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_88_688e1742dd33f .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_91_688e1742dd9bf" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_144_688e1742dd9c2_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_144_688e1742dd9c2_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_145_688e1742dda7b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_146_688e1742ddac8_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_146_688e1742ddac8" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rep. DeAnn Vaught Recaps Legislative Session</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the June 9 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, District 87 State Representative DeAnn Vaught discussed accomplishments made during the recently completed legislative session.&nbsp; The legislature passed a balanced budget to fund the state for Fiscal Year 2026, with a responsible 2.9% increase in spending.&nbsp; Arkansas lawmakers eliminated the 0.125% state sales tax on groceries.&nbsp; Vaught advised that county and city taxes on groceries will continue to be collected.&nbsp; Laws were passed to encourage industries in the areas of lithium production in Southwest Arkansas and sustainable aviation fuel to put their roots down right here in the Natural State.&nbsp; Rep. Vaught was pleased that the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act was approved with $45 million invested to ensure mothers get better care, more checkups, and expanded Medicaid services.&nbsp; &nbsp;Act 123 guarantees free breakfasts for every public school student, every day, because no child should have to learn on an empty stomach.&nbsp; In more education-related news, per-pupil spending was increased by 5%.&nbsp; And the Bell-to-Bell, No Cell Act will take phones out of the hands of students during class so they can focus on learning instead of scrolling through social media.&nbsp; Vaught stressed that local school districts will have some flexibility with the new law.&nbsp; Higher Education underwent a major overhaul through the Arkansas ACCESS Act.&nbsp; It opens the door to more advanced courses for students, increases scholarships, makes college more affordable, and simplifies credit transfers across state schools.&nbsp; Infrastructure improvements were another big achievement.&nbsp; Act 373 allows utilities to finance new projects with gradual rate adjustments to keep up with the growing demand.&nbsp; The legislature strengthened ARHOME, reined in pharmacy benefit managers, and approved adjustments to state employee pay to better match private-sector wages.&nbsp; On the judiciary side, it was clarified how constitutional challenges are handled, human trafficking laws were strengthened, and a new offense &ndash; capital rape &ndash; was created to better protect our most vulnerable citizens.&nbsp; Three constitutional amendments were advanced for voters to consider in the 2026 general election. The first is to ensure that only U.S. citizens vote in our elections, the second is to strengthen Arkansans&rsquo; rights to keep and bear arms, and finally, the third amendment would allow the General Assembly to create Economic Development Districts to spur growth across the state.&nbsp; Vaught (left) was introduced by Rotarian Ned Hendrix (right), who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_147_688e1742ddb69_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_148_688e1742ddbce_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DeAnn-Vaught-e1749496810544.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_148_688e1742ddbce_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_91_688e1742dd9bf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_91_688e1742dd9bf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_94_688e1742de048" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_149_688e1742de04c_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_149_688e1742de04c_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_150_688e1742de112_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_151_688e1742de15e_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Block-Party-e1749217933404.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_151_688e1742de15e_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_152_688e1742de5f2_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_153_688e1742de650_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_153_688e1742de650" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Sevier County Block Parties</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Members of the Sevier County Block Party Committee will host block parties this summer.&nbsp; There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, door prizes, and a chance to win bicycles.&nbsp; There will also be bounce houses and a KDQN Kids Corner.&nbsp; The first block party will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, at Lockesburg City Park from 6-8 pm.&nbsp; The event is free and businesses, organizations, and churches can set up booths to showcase their offerings.&nbsp; No sales allowed.&nbsp; Pictured left to right are Joey Shaver, Tonya Wolcott, and Amanda Hundley who came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Friday morning, June 6th, to talk about the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_94_688e1742de048 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_94_688e1742de048 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_97_688e1742de716" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_154_688e1742de719_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_154_688e1742de719_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_155_688e1742de7f3_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_156_688e1742de869_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_156_688e1742de869" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Attorney General visits De Queen to update Rotary Club on ORC, recent arrests </span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin (right) is intensifying efforts to tackle a wide range of criminal threats facing the state, from fraudulent robocalls to international human trafficking networks.&nbsp; In an interview following Griffin&rsquo;s visit to the De Queen Rotary Club this past Monday, June 2nd, Griffin detailed multiple ongoing initiatives by his office, underscoring what he described as &ldquo;an aggressive approach&rdquo; to protecting Arkansans from both domestic and foreign bad actors.&nbsp; Griffin acknowledged that robocalls remain one of the most persistent and frustrating issues facing consumers in Arkansas and across the nation.&nbsp; Griffin said his office has partnered with other states&rsquo; attorneys general to go after these U.S.-based facilitators&mdash;essentially middlemen&mdash;who profit by running call traffic for overseas scammers.&nbsp; He pointed to a recent federal court case in Texas against robocall spammer John Spiller, whose company violated previous court orders.&nbsp; Additional financial penalties were imposed in that case.&nbsp; Griffin also offered advice for consumers: don&rsquo;t answer unknown numbers, block spam calls, and avoid giving out personal information over the phone.&nbsp; In a major bust in Jonesboro, Griffin&rsquo;s office worked with local law enforcement to arrest 16 individuals connected to what he called a &ldquo;sophisticated and widespread&rdquo; organized retail crime network.&nbsp; The criminal enterprise targeted stores like Home Depot, Kohl&rsquo;s, Target, Academy Sports, and others using various theft tactics, including high-tech label fraud.&nbsp; The Jonesboro arrests follow similar activity earlier this year in Conway County, where two individuals were accused of manipulating thousands of gift cards, costing one major retailer an estimated $2 million.&nbsp; On May 22, Griffin&rsquo;s office led a raid at AI Massage in Hot Springs, part of a broader investigation into illicit massage parlors suspected of enabling human trafficking. According to Griffin, more than $22,000 in cash and foreign currency from countries including Turkey, Thailand and Colombia.&nbsp; Three Chinese nationals were identified as victims and are now receiving support from advocacy groups. One victim told authorities she was recruited online in China, flown to Mexico, and then walked across the U.S. border before being funneled to Arkansas.&nbsp; The Hot Springs raid follows &ldquo;Operation Obscured Vision,&rdquo; a statewide crackdown in January that led to six arrests and additional warrants. Griffin emphasized that there were no human trafficking investigations underway in the Attorney General&rsquo;s Office when he took office&mdash;a situation he said he immediately corrected.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_157_688e1742de906_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_158_688e1742de969_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Griffin-e1749053270373.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_158_688e1742de969_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_97_688e1742de716 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_97_688e1742de716 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_100_688e1742dedc1" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_159_688e1742dedc4_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_159_688e1742dedc4_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_160_688e1742dee7a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_161_688e1742deec7_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DQ-High-School-Quiz-Bowl.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_161_688e1742deec7_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_162_688e1742df309_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_163_688e1742df35c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_163_688e1742df35c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen High School Quiz Bowl Finishes 3rd Nationally</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The De Queen High School Quiz Bowl team made history this past weekend by achieving its best-ever finish at the National Quiz Bowl competition held in Chicago.&nbsp; Under the leadership of Coach Thomas Sweeten, the team advanced through a highly competitive field to reach the national semifinals.&nbsp; After a strong showing in the preliminary rounds, the DHS team secured a spot in the playoffs and continued their momentum all the way to the semifinals.&nbsp; In a hard-fought match, they were narrowly defeated by the team from Carbon, Utah.&nbsp; DHS ultimately finished 3rd in the nation&mdash;a tremendous accomplishment and a proud moment for both the school and the state of Arkansas.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_100_688e1742dedc1 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_100_688e1742dedc1 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_103_688e1742df3f0" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_164_688e1742df3f3_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_164_688e1742df3f3_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_165_688e1742df4bf_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_166_688e1742df509_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_166_688e1742df509" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Rotary Baseball Cookout</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The De Queen Rotary Club served their local De Queen Rotary teams hot dogs, chips, and cookies in lieu of their weekly meeting Thursday evening, May 29th, at the Herman Dierks Park Community Building.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_167_688e1742df598_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_168_688e1742df5e2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DQ-Rotary-Cookout.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_168_688e1742df5e2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_103_688e1742df3f0 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_103_688e1742df3f0 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_106_688e1742dfa0b" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_169_688e1742dfa0f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_169_688e1742dfa0f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_170_688e1742dfad2_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_171_688e1742dfb21_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0036.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_171_688e1742dfb21_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_172_688e1742dff56_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_173_688e1742dffbb_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_173_688e1742dffbb" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen High School Student Selected to Attend ALA Arkansas Girls State 2025</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>De Queen High School is proud to announce that junior Teralee Stewart has been selected to attend the prestigious American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State (ALA AR Girls State) program this summer.&nbsp; A distinguished honor, her selection reflects her outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to civic involvement.&nbsp; ALA Arkansas Girls State is a premier, week-long immersive civics education program designed for young women who have just completed their junior year of high school.&nbsp; Participants like Teralee are selected through a highly competitive process based on their leadership qualities, strong character and honesty, academic achievement, cooperativeness, and community service.&nbsp; To be eligible, students must be among the top third of their class academically or have a GPA of at least 3.0, be U.S. citizens, and Arkansas residents, among other criteria.&nbsp; During the program, Teralee and other young women from across the state will form mock cities and political parties, run for office, hold elections, and engage in simulated government functions.&nbsp; The intensive schedule includes daily leadership workshops, guest speakers from various levels of government, and a visit to the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, where they will gain firsthand experience with state government operations.&nbsp; For more information about ALA Arkansas Girls State, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://alagirlsstate.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://alagirlsstate.org</a></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_106_688e1742dfa0b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_106_688e1742dfa0b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_109_688e1742e005c" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_174_688e1742e005f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_174_688e1742e005f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_175_688e1742e0114_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_176_688e1742e015c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_176_688e1742e015c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Horatio Elementary and Farm Bureau Art Contest</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Jaylee Kinney, 5th Grader at Horatio Upper Elementary, has been selected as one of ten finalists in the second Arkansas Farm Bureau Kids Art Contest.&nbsp; Her&nbsp;artwork was chosen from over 600 entries from all over the state of Arkansas, making it exceptional and deserving of recognition.&nbsp; As a finalist, she received a prize of $50!</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_177_688e1742e01da_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_178_688e1742e0225_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Art-1.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_178_688e1742e0225_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_109_688e1742e005c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_109_688e1742e005c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_112_688e1742e0651" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_179_688e1742e0655_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_179_688e1742e0655_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_180_688e1742e070f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_181_688e1742e075b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Josh-Tucker-Signing.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_181_688e1742e075b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_182_688e1742e0b7a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_183_688e1742e0bcd_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_183_688e1742e0bcd" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Josh Tucker Signs with UA Cossatot Trap Shooting Team</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Josh Tucker signed with UA Cossatot to join their Trap Shooting team earlier Monday morning, May 19th.&nbsp; Pictured with Josh is Brett Blackburn, the UA Cossatot Trap Shooting Coach, his family, and some teammates and coaches&nbsp; from the De Queen Trap Shooting team.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_112_688e1742e0651 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_112_688e1742e0651 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_115_688e1742e0c5e" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_184_688e1742e0c62_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_184_688e1742e0c62_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_185_688e1742e0d2c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_186_688e1742e0d7f_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_186_688e1742e0d7f" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">UA Cossatot Shooting Team</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div dir="auto">UA Cossatot Shooting Sports Team Coach Brett Blackburn (left) and Information Officer, Jake Howard (right), visited your #1 Country Studios earlier Tuesday morning, May 13th, to talk about the UA Cossatot shooting sports team.&nbsp; The UA Cossatot shooting sports team, founded by Coach Blackburn, is currently ranked fifth nationally within the NJCAA Division IV.&nbsp; This is a significant achievement considering their limited budget and resources compared to larger universities.&nbsp; The team recently placed in the top 50 overall at the Collegiate Nationals.&nbsp; All team members are from a localized area, emphasizing a homegrown talent pool.&nbsp; Scholarships of $250 per semester are offered, supplemented by approximately $3,000 per student for travel and equipment, showcasing a significant commitment to supporting athletes.&nbsp; The team competes in three disciplines: trap, skeet, and sporting clays, each requiring different skill sets and levels of concentration.&nbsp; The team aims to reach the top three nationally in upcoming seasons.&nbsp; Interested individuals can find more information online at <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcccua.edu%2F&#038;h=AT2Fs-LmYBlDl-hMD-Pt-JP9By4QgXdtkZJJjpTXq5uFel88JTTEH7PjNFcBnrxxVYzPE6Iy2mZm5oN-Nd-Pdwcn6hdC4nSEGE1J-FUpWHqyIv7PdXrrpVGHgGRn5eIS6C1ezWKrN6mHR7dr9uBP2Ob5mqmty-GP&#038;__tn__=-UK-R&#038;c&#091;0&#093;=AT2ZC-dwMG3cIP-UcXvr0reyrLzMAwryWOglkhYNXlSeHGTztSh_fxib6GYgceUQsMwTe0vL6E_3-SffVKE_kFbPFooGEQORDrwOjGHEA5st74EOgGmPw7Oi3AQKFUaZD7RYmxH7Jaw-ePsCMgkotgjlsWv7MEtLSc2BgmCC2eknMgPy7rKEZdwJe_03T1skjA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">cccua.edu.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></span>Contact information for Coach Blackburn is also readily available.</div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_187_688e1742e0e50_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_188_688e1742e0ea1_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/UA-Cossatot-Colts.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_188_688e1742e0ea1_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_115_688e1742e0c5e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_115_688e1742e0c5e .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_118_688e1742e1300" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_189_688e1742e1304_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_189_688e1742e1304_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_190_688e1742e13cd_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_191_688e1742e141f_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Steve-Cole-e1747083132216.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_191_688e1742e141f_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_192_688e1742e1844_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_193_688e1742e18b2_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_193_688e1742e18b2" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">UA Cossatot Highlighted at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the May 12 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Dr. Steve Cole presented a program on U of A Cossatot, which will be celebrating its 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary in September of this year.&nbsp; Dr. Cole says that the De Queen college was selected to host the U of A Board of Trustees statewide May monthly meeting on the 21<sup>st</sup> and 22<sup>nd</sup>.&nbsp; Meetings are normally held in Fayetteville or in Little Rock.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s the first time that Cossatot has hosted the UA board, now led by new President General Jay Silveria, in the past 11 years.&nbsp; Dr. Cole promoted the sports programs that the college sponsors.&nbsp; The local college competes in basketball, soccer, and the school&rsquo;s shooting sports team recently finished seventh in the nation.&nbsp; Pending Trustee approval, the college hopes to begin competing in cross country this fall.&nbsp; UA Cossatot currently has 1,197 students enrolled.&nbsp; 84% represent traditional students.&nbsp; 72% are enrolled full-time.&nbsp; Sevier County ranks last among the 75 counties in Arkansas with high school graduation rates.&nbsp; Dr. Cole said that the college is working to get these students enrolled in Adult Education where they can work toward earning their G.E.D.&nbsp; New academic programs that the college is launching this year include Cybersecurity, Fiber Optic Engineering, Medical Lab Technician, and a Traditional Registered Nursing program where students can enroll full-time during the day in order to complete their courses more quickly.&nbsp; &nbsp;The local college will celebrate its 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary September 4<sup>th</sup> &ndash; 6<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp; The first graduates of the then Cossatot Vocational Technical School back in 1975 were in the areas of nursing, brick laying, and auto repair.&nbsp; In that first year, the college had 86 students enrolled.&nbsp; Dr. Cole, who has been at UA Cossatot for 28 years, reminded Rotarians that the college&rsquo;s spring graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday, May 16<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp; The college will work a four-day, Monday-Thursday work week this summer.&nbsp; One of the highlights planned for this summer is completely remodeling the school&rsquo;s cafeteria for students to enjoy this fall.&nbsp; Dr. Cole shared a brochure with Rotarians that outlines the college&rsquo;s 2030 Strategic Plan called: Innovate. Educate, Elevate.&nbsp; Dr. Cole (right) was introduced by Rotarian Madelyn Jones (left), who arranged the program, and serves as the college&rsquo;s Foundation &#038; Advancement Director.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_118_688e1742e1300 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_118_688e1742e1300 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_121_688e1742e1967" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_194_688e1742e196b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_194_688e1742e196b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_195_688e1742e1a2e_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_196_688e1742e1a79_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_196_688e1742e1a79" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen High School Students Seal Future With Biliteracy</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>32 De Queen High School students recently earned the Arkansas Seal of<br />Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in English and another language.&nbsp; These students demonstrated proficiency in English (ACT scores/ACT Aspire scores) and in Spanish (Avant<br />Stamps Spanish Proficiency Exam) and have also completed 4 years of Spanish.<br />Pictured Back to Front Rows, Left to Right: Juan Penaloza, Gustavo Gonzalez, Omar Ponce, Leslie Delgado, Dulce Guevara, and Diego Morales.&nbsp; 2.Lucila Morales, Dalila Barrera, Arturo Quintana, Yaquelin Elizondo, Berenise Perez, Myrka Venegas, and Justino Dominguez.&nbsp; 3. Janeth Virgen-Sotelo, Yareli Torres, Yamile Arce, Yaritza Herrera-Rosas, and Bianca Solis.&nbsp; 4. Nayelly Mulato, Daisy Hernandez, Rose Sowell, Lizbeth Bravo, Abigail Moreno, Ailyne Hernandez, April Leon, and Sra. Jane Moore.&nbsp; 5.&nbsp; Brittany Leija, Vianey Dominguez, Lizaneth Gutierrez, Galilea Pacheco, Guadalupe Solano,<br />Sheyla Ocampo, Nazaret Bustamante</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_197_688e1742e1b01_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_198_688e1742e1b4c_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0763.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_198_688e1742e1b4c_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_121_688e1742e1967 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_121_688e1742e1967 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_124_688e1742e1fa8" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_199_688e1742e1fac_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_199_688e1742e1fac_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_200_688e1742e206a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_201_688e1742e20b9_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DAR.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_201_688e1742e20b9_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_202_688e1742e2489_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_203_688e1742e24e2_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_203_688e1742e24e2" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Daughters of the American Revolution</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div dir="auto">Special Guest, Carrie McGaha, from the Mine Creek Paraclyfta chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) came by the KDQN Studios this morning, May 12th, to share with our viewers and listeners info on upcoming Memorial Day projects, specifically promoting the Missing Man Table, a symbolic table setting honoring fallen service members.&nbsp; The DAR is providing kits to local businesses, particularly restaurants, to set up these tables.&nbsp; They also discussed a tree-planting project in conjunction with the Friends of the DeQueen Lake trail, sponsoring trees in memory of veterans, and awarding scholarships to local students.&nbsp; McGay highlighted the importance of connecting with American history and the DAR&#039;s role in education and patriotism, particularly in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_124_688e1742e1fa8 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_124_688e1742e1fa8 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_127_688e1742e258a" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_204_688e1742e258e_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_204_688e1742e258e_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_205_688e1742e2650_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_206_688e1742e269a_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_206_688e1742e269a" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Academic Cup</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Michael Collins (left) presents the prestigious Rotary Academic Cup and $1,000 scholarship to the outstanding young man of the De Queen Senior Class, Altin Kight (right).</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_207_688e1742e272d_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_208_688e1742e278b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Altin-Kight.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_208_688e1742e278b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_127_688e1742e258a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_127_688e1742e258a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_130_688e1742e2bce" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_209_688e1742e2bd2_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_209_688e1742e2bd2_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_210_688e1742e2c85_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_211_688e1742e2cd1_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PEO-Award.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_211_688e1742e2cd1_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_212_688e1742e30e3_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_213_688e1742e3143_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_213_688e1742e3143" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">PEO Award</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Jane Moore (right) presents the prestigious PEO Cup and $500 scholarship to the outstanding young lady of the De Queen Senior class, Slyvia Ailyne Hernandez (left).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_130_688e1742e2bce .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_130_688e1742e2bce .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_133_688e1742e31df" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_214_688e1742e31e2_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_214_688e1742e31e2_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_215_688e1742e329b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_216_688e1742e32e2_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_216_688e1742e32e2" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">KDQN Internship </span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>KDQN&#039;s Jana Smith (left) presents a $600 internship check to Ashdown student Rechelle Strube (right) on Thursday, May 8th, at the Ashdown High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_217_688e1742e335e_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_218_688e1742e33aa_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0769-1.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_218_688e1742e33aa_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_133_688e1742e31df .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_133_688e1742e31df .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_136_688e1742e3802" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_219_688e1742e3805_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_219_688e1742e3805_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_220_688e1742e38c7_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_221_688e1742e3916_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Horatio-Books.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_221_688e1742e3916_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_222_688e1742e3d11_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_223_688e1742e3d75_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_223_688e1742e3d75" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Rotary Club Donates Literacy Book to Every Sevier County 3rd Grader</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv6903949412ydpfa49c6a9yiv2596453369elementToProof">The De Queen Rotary Club completed their annual project of presenting a book to every Sevier County third grade student with a stop by Horatio Elementary earlier Thursday morning, May 8th.&nbsp; Rotarians pictured in back left to right: Tammy Huddleston, Z.Z. Kamruddin, Jay Bunyard, Marian Chandler, and Jacob Bunyard</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_136_688e1742e3802 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_136_688e1742e3802 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_139_688e1742e3e14" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_224_688e1742e3e17_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_224_688e1742e3e17_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_225_688e1742e3ede_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_226_688e1742e3f26_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_226_688e1742e3f26" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Destination Imagination Kids</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Four very talented students from the Ashdown Destination Imagination (DI) team, Jack Norman, Asher Pope, Daegon Ford and Rayla Starks along with their team coach Holly Norman (Dax&#039;s mom) visited the KDQN Studios to share some exciting news earlier Thursday morning, May 8th.&nbsp; The team, comprised of elementary and junior high students, won first place at both the regional and state Destination Imagination competitions and these talented kids are heading to the global finals in Kansas City.&nbsp; The interview covered their project (a Balsawood box carrying weight via an electromagnet), the STEAM-based nature of the program, the team&#039;s collaborative efforts blending engineering and creative performance, and their fundraising efforts to cover the costs of attending the global competition.&nbsp; The students discussed their individual roles within the team, their experiences, and their aspirations for the future.&nbsp; The interview also touched on the resurgence of the DI program in Ashdown after a Covid-related decline.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_227_688e1742e3fac_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_228_688e1742e3ffc_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Destination-Library-3-e1746730207890.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_228_688e1742e3ffc_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_139_688e1742e3e14 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_139_688e1742e3e14 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_142_688e1742e44e3" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_229_688e1742e44ec_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_229_688e1742e44ec_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_230_688e1742e45a3_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_231_688e1742e45ef_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DQ-Quiz-Bowl.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_231_688e1742e45ef_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_232_688e1742e49f9_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_233_688e1742e4a5a_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_233_688e1742e4a5a" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Quiz Bowl Fundraisers</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Thomas Sweden, Naomi Gonzalez and Kyanna Angeles visited your #1 Country Studios earlier Thursday morning, May 8th, to talk about some fundraising opportunies the Quiz Bowl team has coming up for their trip to Chicago coming up on Wednesday, May 28th.&nbsp; The Quiz Bowl team will be selling T-shirts $20 to help fund trip to Chicago May 28th.&nbsp; Call Thomas at 870 584-6504.&nbsp; Leave a msg if he doesn&#039;t answer.&nbsp; Also, on May 19th Simple Simon will have a 50/50 fundraiser for the Quiz Bowl team.&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_142_688e1742e44e3 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_142_688e1742e44e3 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_145_688e1742e4aee" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_234_688e1742e4af1_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_234_688e1742e4af1_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_235_688e1742e4bac_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_236_688e1742e4bfa_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_236_688e1742e4bfa" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">35th Annual Tri Lakes Bass Festival</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Sevier County Chamber of Commerce Director, Suzanne Babb and Chamber President, Fernando Baldaras came by the KDQN Studios to share info on the upcoming 35th Annual, Judge Ray Memorial Tri-Lakes Big Bass Tournament earlier Wednesday morning, May 8th.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 35th Annual Tri Lakes Bass Festival will be held on Saturday, May 24th, from 6 am-1 pm.&nbsp; Event will be held at Tri-Lakes (De Queen Lake, Dierks Lake, and Gillham Lake.&nbsp; Mailed in registrations must be received by Friday, May 17th.&nbsp; Must submit 1 registration form per person.&nbsp; You can make checks payable to Sevier County Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp; You can mail to PO Box 67 in De Queen, AR 71832 or drop off at 315 W Stillwell Ave in De Queen, AR 71832.&nbsp; For more information, call 870-584-3225 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dqchamber@gmail.com">dqchamber@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; There is a $65 registration fee per person and $70 for late registration after 4 pm on Saturday, May 24th.&nbsp; The $75 registration bundle includes the registration fee and bass wristband.&nbsp; It is $80 for late registration and you wear wristband at hourly weigh-in.&nbsp; If your catch takes 1st place, you win an additional $50.&nbsp; Boat check and late registration begins at 5 am at Oak Grove &#038; Rolling Fork in De Queen, Coon Creek &#038; Little Coon Creek in Gillham, and Jefferson Ridge in Dierks.&nbsp; First weigh-in by 8 am and final weigh-in at 1 pm.&nbsp; Awards ceremony will be held at 3 pm at De Queen Herman Dierks Park.&nbsp; You must be present to win for door prizes and reel the weight.&nbsp; Must adhere to all event, state and federal rules and regulations.&nbsp; Hourly prizes on each lake are $100 for 1st, $80 for 2nd, $70 for 3rd, $60 for 4th, and $50 for 5th.&nbsp; For armband, it&rsquo;s $150 for 1st, $85 for 2nd, $75 for 3rd, $65 for 4th, and $55 for 5th.&nbsp; Big Bass Overall winners are $2000 for 1st, $1000 for 2nd, $750 for 3rd, $500 for 4th, and $300 for 5th.&nbsp; If the last 2 digits of the biggest fish at each lake match the secret number, you win $10000.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_237_688e1742e4c8d_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_238_688e1742e4cde_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tri-Lakes-Bass-Festival.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_238_688e1742e4cde_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_145_688e1742e4aee .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_145_688e1742e4aee .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_148_688e1742e5108" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_239_688e1742e510b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_239_688e1742e510b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_240_688e1742e51df_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_241_688e1742e522c_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Community-Service.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_241_688e1742e522c_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_242_688e1742e5641_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_243_688e1742e56a5_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_243_688e1742e56a5" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Community Service Awards</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the May 5 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Community Service Awards, an annual tradition of the Club since 1994, were presented to deserving individuals.&nbsp; Rotarian Tammy Huddleston arranged the 31<sup>st</sup> annual program and thanked the officers and firefighters.&nbsp; Mayor Jeff Brown presented the City of De Queen Firefighter of the Year award to Jeff Marshall.&nbsp; Mayor Brown presented the Police Officer of the Year award to Chris Hundley, a 17-year police veteran who has served with the De Queen department for the past nine years. Hundley serves as the School Resource Officer at De Queen Public Schools.&nbsp; Sevier County Judge Sandra Dunn and Lockesburg Fire Chief Matt Webb presented the County Firefighter of the Year award to Justin Ruth.&nbsp; Finally, Deputy Chet Stubbs, filling in for Sheriff Robert Gentry, presented four County Officer of the Year awards to our police dispatchers. Recipients included Crista Gilbert, Sheila Piearcy, Caitlyn Tallman, and Dalaina Hibbs.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_148_688e1742e5108 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_148_688e1742e5108 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_151_688e1742e5741" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_244_688e1742e5744_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_244_688e1742e5744_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_245_688e1742e57fa_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_246_688e1742e5844_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_246_688e1742e5844" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Fiesta Fest 2025</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Madelyn Jones (left) and Veronica Ozura (right) came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Wednesday morning, April 30th, to talk about the upcoming Fiesta Fest on Saturday, May 3rd.&nbsp; Fiesta Fest will take place from 11 am- 9 pm in downtown, De Queen. The event features numerous changes and upgrades from previous years, including: a record number of 45 vendors (11 of which are food vendors offering diverse cuisines), a &#8220;Taste of Fiesta Fest&#8221; food sampler for $10, a beer garden with beer and margaritas, a &#8220;build-a-colt&#8221; activity for kids, two musical performances, one by Viral Tik Tok Sensation: EZ Band, as well as a performance by Voltage, and the distribution of approximately 500 free Fiesta Fest t-shirts.&nbsp; Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets due to limited seating.&nbsp; Security will be significantly increased to ensure the safety and enjoyment of event goers.&nbsp; Admission is free.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_247_688e1742e58d0_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_248_688e1742e591b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fiesta-Fest.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_248_688e1742e591b_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_151_688e1742e5741 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_151_688e1742e5741 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_154_688e1742e5d62" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_249_688e1742e5d65_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_249_688e1742e5d65_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_250_688e1742e5e32_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_251_688e1742e5e7e_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20250428_130344-e1746033111712.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_251_688e1742e5e7e_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_252_688e1742e62b9_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_253_688e1742e6312_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_253_688e1742e6312" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Farmers Market Speaks at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>&nbsp;At the April 28 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Sevier County Farmers Market President Brenda Blackmon (right) reported that the popular attraction is about to open for 2025 on Wednesday, May 7<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp; Blackmon, who owns Sassafras Farms in Grannis where she grows sheep and an organic-type garden, said the Farmers Market will move this year to the new pavilion near City Hall in downtown De Queen. The Farmers Market will be open from 7 until noon on Wednesdays and Fridays starting May 7<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp; The organization hopes that the move downtown will increase foot traffic.&nbsp; The cost for entrepreneurs, inventors, farmers, and craftsmen to set up and display their goods at the Farmers Market is just $7 per day.&nbsp; Stay tuned to #1 Country 92.1 for live call-ins about which vendors have shown up with what goodies on Wednesday mornings. You can also check out the Sevier County Farmers Market Facebook page for more information.&nbsp; Blackmon was introduced by Rotarian LaTonya McElroy, (left) who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_154_688e1742e5d62 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_154_688e1742e5d62 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_157_688e1742e63b9" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_254_688e1742e63bc_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_254_688e1742e63bc_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_255_688e1742e647f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_256_688e1742e64cb_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_256_688e1742e64cb" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">RYLA Counselor and Student Speak at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>&nbsp;At the April 28 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8,&nbsp;Pryeus Wiley and Zae-lei Frachiseur reported on the recently completed Rotary RYLA camp.&nbsp; RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and is held each spring at the Vines Center, west of Little Rock.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wiley, a student at De Queen High, enjoyed the zip-lining, rock climbing, and canoeing activities.&nbsp; He credited RYLA for helping him push through shyness to make close friends. Wiley, who plans to enter a programming career, said that RYLA helped him gain leadership and communications skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frachiseur was a student at the RYLA camp two years ago.&nbsp; She returned to RYLA this year in the role of a counselor.&nbsp; Frachiseur particularly enjoyed the amazing race event, the giant&rsquo;s ladder, and what she called an amazing opportunity to interact with people from across the state. A college student at the University of Arkansas &ndash; Fort Smith, Frachiseur is majoring in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Criminal Justice. She plans to become a game warden.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wiley and Frachiseur were introduced by Rotarian Tammy Huddleston, who transported the students to RYLA.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_257_688e1742e6567_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_258_688e1742e65b2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20250428_130445-e1746033143898.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_258_688e1742e65b2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_157_688e1742e63b9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_157_688e1742e63b9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_160_688e1742e6a0a" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_259_688e1742e6a0e_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_259_688e1742e6a0e_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_260_688e1742e6ad8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_261_688e1742e6b26_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ester-Carranza-.jpeg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_261_688e1742e6b26_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_262_688e1742e6f4b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_263_688e1742e6faf_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_263_688e1742e6faf" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">DHS Honor Graduate Receives Multiple Scholarships</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div>Ester Carranza daughter of Rosa Salazar and Jose Carranza has been awarded a $20,000 Silas Hunt Scholarship and a $5000 Bille E. and Bettye Lazenby Scholarship at the University of Arkansas.&nbsp; Burger King has also awarded Ester a $1,000 scholarship.&nbsp; Ester is the yearbook Editor in Chief, Assistant Drum Major in the Leopard Marching Band as well as a member of NHS, FBLA, TSA, DQTV, and Interact.&nbsp; Her plans are to major in International Business B.S.I.B with Economics concentration and then attend Law School.</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_160_688e1742e6a0a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_160_688e1742e6a0a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_163_688e1742e7049" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_264_688e1742e704c_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_264_688e1742e704c_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_265_688e1742e7102_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_266_688e1742e714c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_266_688e1742e714c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Bunyard Broadcasting Presents Checks to DQTV and Interns</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Bunyard Broadcasting representatives Jay Bunyard, Jenny Higgins, and Alisia Gonzalez presented a $2,295 check to DQTV Instructor Jamie Sharp on April 22 for advertising revenues earned during the recent basketball season.&nbsp; In addition, $600 checks were presented to student interns Gael Angeles and Caleb Herweck from the Arkansas Broadcasters Association Internship Program for their work on the video production of the basketball broadcasts.&nbsp; The partnership combines the radio play-by-play called by Toney Stowers and Greg Revels with the DQTV-produced video so that Leopards fans can watch select games through You Tube and other online media outlets.&nbsp; KDQN and DQTV thank our sponsors for making this popular public-private partnership possible. They include Southwest Arkansas Accounting Services, De Queen Abstract Company, Jorge Rivas Garage and Wrecker Service, De Queen Auto Group, Air-Evac Life Team, Body Temple Massage and Vain Beauty Aesthetics, First State Insurance, Hochatown Rescue Unit and Petting Zoo, Rise and Shine Caf&eacute;, Simply Chiropractic, Tri-Lakes Realty, and Twisted Tines Outfitters.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_267_688e1742e71e7_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_268_688e1742e7235_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DQTV.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_268_688e1742e7235_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_163_688e1742e7049 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_163_688e1742e7049 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_166_688e1742e7671" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_269_688e1742e7675_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_269_688e1742e7675_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_270_688e1742e7733_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_271_688e1742e7781_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Greg-Horn-e1745327531117.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_271_688e1742e7781_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_272_688e1742e7b66_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_273_688e1742e7bc7_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_273_688e1742e7bc7" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Hogs Hall of Fame Member Talks Football at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the April 21 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Razorbacks All-American and former NFL kicker Greg Horne discussed his incredible football career. Horne lettered for the Hogs from 1983 &ndash; 1986 as a kicker and punter. During his senior season, Horne averaged 47.2 yards per punt to earn All-American honors, the only Arkansas punter to ever do so. The 47.2-yard average is still a U of A single season record, as well as an all-time Southwest Conference record. Horne was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 1987 N.F.L. Draft, the 139<sup>th</sup> overall pick that year. He also punted in the N.F.L. for the Cardinals, first in St. Louis and then in Arizona. Later in his career, he played for the London Monarchs, winning the first World Bowl, and with Montreal in the Canadian Football League. Horne was inducted into the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor in 2018 and he was named to the 1980&rsquo;s All-Decade Team for the Razorbacks.&nbsp; Horne was recruited out of Russellville by Lou Holtz and played for Ken Hatfield for 3 years at the University of Arkansas. After missing three field goals in the 1985 15-13 loss to Texas in Fayetteville, Horne described it as the worst day of his career. As he looks back at it, he credited assistant coach Ken Turner for sticking beside him. Horne used the motivation from that nightmarish placekicking performance against the Longhorns to focus more on his punting game. Looking ahead to the future of the Razorbacks program, Horne said the University has to figure out the N.I.L. situation. In a Q &#038; A session, Horne doesn&rsquo;t particularly like the fact that the Razorbacks will play Arkansas State in Little Rock this fall. He prefers the Broyles Theory that fans shouldn&rsquo;t have to choose what in-state schools to cheer for. Nowadays, Horne owns and operates four radio stations in Pine Bluff. Horne (right) was introduced by Rotarian Jay Bunyard (left), who arranged the program.&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_166_688e1742e7671 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_166_688e1742e7671 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_169_688e1742e7c72" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_274_688e1742e7c75_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_274_688e1742e7c75_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_275_688e1742e7d3b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_276_688e1742e7d84_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_276_688e1742e7d84" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">HealthCARE Express Announces Cruise Winner from De Queen</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>HealthCARE Express is thrilled to announce the winner of its highly anticipated &#8220;Klondike&rsquo;s Cruise Giveaway&#8221;: Trey Howard of De Queen, Arkansas.&nbsp; As part of our 2025 celebration, Trey is now the proud recipient of a cruise for two&mdash;just for participating in the fun and snapping a selfie with their beloved mascot, Klondike.&nbsp; Trey was presented with a giant ceremonial check at his local clinic to celebrate his big win.&nbsp; His entry was randomly selected from hundreds of creative and spirited submissions across all HealthCARE Express locations.&nbsp; Patients were encouraged to visit their local clinic, take a selfie with Klondike, and post it on social media using&nbsp;#KlondikesCruise&nbsp;for extra entries.&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_277_688e1742e7e05_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_278_688e1742e7e4f_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cruise-Winner.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_278_688e1742e7e4f_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_169_688e1742e7c72 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_169_688e1742e7c72 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_172_688e1742e82d6" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_279_688e1742e82da_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_279_688e1742e82da_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_280_688e1742e839f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_281_688e1742e83fc_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Laney-Gitchell-pic-for-governors-copy.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_281_688e1742e83fc_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_282_688e1742e8872_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_283_688e1742e88c7_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_283_688e1742e88c7" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Arkansas Governor&#x27;s Scholastic Day</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div>2025 De Queen High School Valedictorian Laney Gitchell (left) and Co-Salutatorian Kerri Staggs (right) have been invited to attend Arkansas Governor&#039;s Scholastic Honors Day.&nbsp; The May 3rd event recognizes Arkansas&#039; best and brightest students.&nbsp; Arkansas&#039; Public and Private Schools are invited to select two students which will be celebrated for their hard work and dedication at the Governor&#039;s Mansion.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_284_688e1742e895f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_285_688e1742e89ab_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Keri-Staggs.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_285_688e1742e89ab_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_172_688e1742e82d6 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_172_688e1742e82d6 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_176_688e1742e8ddd" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_286_688e1742e8de1_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_286_688e1742e8de1_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_287_688e1742e8e96_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_288_688e1742e8ee1_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DAR-Good-Citizens.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_288_688e1742e8ee1_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_289_688e1742e9352_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_290_688e1742e93a7_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_290_688e1742e93a7" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">2025 DAR Good Citizen Award Winners</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Members and guests of the Mine Creek- Paraclifta Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met last week to honor six graduating seniors from area school districts. Elizabeth Wilson Overton, Chapter Regent, presented each student a DAR Good Citizen Certificate and Pin, gift bag, and a Chapter Scholarship in the amount of $100. The DAR Good Citizens Award is a way to recognize outstanding young people who exhibit qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities. Students are selected by teachers at each school district based on individual contributions to the school, personal character and achievement. Each DAR Good Citizen Award winner is given the opportunity to participate in a Scholarship Contest intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship in students. The program is open to all high school seniors enrolled in public or private schools accredited and in good standing with their state board of education. Students are not required to be US citizens. Three students submitted an essay this year. Gracie K. Wolcott of De Queen High School was the DAR Good Citizen Essay Chapter Award winner and was presented with a Certificate of Award and an additional $25 for her essay. Ma&rsquo;Hongani Nicole Trotter of Mineral Springs High School also submitted an essay and was awarded a Certificate of Award for her participation. The other graduates presented with the DAR Good Citizen Award and Chapter Scholarship were Konnor D. Bailey of Horatio High School and Samuel Brady Ernest of Dierks High School. Nashville High School Student Blakely Reich was not present but will be given his award later.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_176_688e1742e8ddd .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_176_688e1742e8ddd .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_179_688e1742e9448" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_291_688e1742e944b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_291_688e1742e944b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_292_688e1742e94ff_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_293_688e1742e9548_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_293_688e1742e9548" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Rotary Academic Awards</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The De Queen Rotary Club presented students at the De Queen High School academic awards for being the top student in their respective core classes on Wednesday, April 16th, in the De Queen High School Auditorium.&nbsp; Winners of the awards are as follows: Marely Cuevas (English 10-Sims), Rikki Cain (Pre AP English 10), Ellie Morphew (English 11), Noemi Hernandez (English 12), Christian Ramirez (Geometry), Kyleigh Faulkenberry (Algebra II), Bryan Mendez (AP Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry), Ashley Hernandez (AP Statistics), Altin Kight (AP Calculus), Esmeralda Rojo Sanjuan (College Algebra), Caden Lindly (College Trigonometry), Jasmine Loaeza (Biology), Tristan Marrufo (Chemistry), Tessa Herrera (Pre AP Biology), Hailey Hernandez (US History), Lizbeth Bravo (World History), Brandon Marrufo (Spanish I), Miguel Ahumada (Spanish II), Elaine Tovar (Spanish III), Myrka Venegas (Spanish IV), and Keri Staggs (Physics).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_294_688e1742e95ca_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_295_688e1742e9615_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DQ-Rotary-Awards.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_295_688e1742e9615_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_179_688e1742e9448 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_179_688e1742e9448 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_182_688e1742e9a3b" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_296_688e1742e9a3f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_296_688e1742e9a3f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_297_688e1742e9b08_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_298_688e1742e9b57_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Maddie-Jones.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_298_688e1742e9b57_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_299_688e1742e9f9c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_300_688e1742ea00b_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_300_688e1742ea00b" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Fiesta Fest 2025</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Madelyn Jones, Foundation and Advancement Director for University of Arkansas Cossatot, visited the KDQN Studios on Wednesday, April 16th, to share exciting news about the upcoming Fiesta Fest Event.&nbsp; Fiesta Fest is returning on Saturday, May 3rd, as a free, family-friendly celebration of local cultures and a fundraiser for students who don&#039;t qualify for Pell Grants.&nbsp; This year&#039;s festival boasts returning events and exciting new additions, all expanding across several blocks near city hall.&nbsp; Fiesta Fest&#039;s primary purpose is raising scholarship funds for students ineligible for federal financial aid. Sponsorships, vendor registrations, and the Arkansas Arts Council grant are crucial funding sources. While vendors will be present, the event itself is free for attendees.&nbsp; The festival features a diverse range of activities, including:<br class="html-br" />Live wrestling (1:00 PM), Marshallese cultural dancers (12:30 PM &#038; 6:00 PM), community talent show (3:30 PM) as well as new activities: Dog show (2:00 PM), awards and scholarship presentation (5:00 PM), concert by Easy Band (7:00-9:00 PM), and a beer garden (with wristbands required for purchase; Zuniga&#039;s Liquor and Tres Agaves providing alcohol).<br class="html-br" />Art Initiative: A community coloring sheet contest resulted in a coloring book giveaway for children.&nbsp; The winning design will be displayed at the event.&nbsp; Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available (contact Madelyn Jones at mjones@cccua.edu or visit&nbsp;<span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiestafest.org%2F&#038;h=AT3eRKXIxHE53B-nO4cT9lcndQRf00KgEU_4r1Fl0okpK-jb5pbzO91oEvG35ohHPyttx-BkeMNRB5_icbvS0Nly-mbTRHosoEMrV7cg_miKsQ0x7ssduzMbRXuhj1LQJ6PO_zf3DtOs8ix9i2VkicU52wXAoIy8&#038;__tn__=-UK*F&#038;c&#091;0&#093;=AT34OZLMhCw_3C2Y5UgpfPvqaCZgRdOdUkq75CB7OoOkBD7o1NBBufWAAW6HdYAYR7L4UICmKp-sVN_6_z3nlfVyB2DEmz9qsK1ScmHxlJ7dxcyPTNffaizkIM6fROQoykE8Nn5-9AcTSxYPseCMtUIxxrBzK5NHQs_ToUQTqk8TW_j_Et_bdyeniQ7aA7HU0A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.fiestafest.org</a></span>).<br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_182_688e1742e9a3b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_182_688e1742e9a3b .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_185_688e1742ea0bc" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_301_688e1742ea0bf_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_301_688e1742ea0bf_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_302_688e1742ea17f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_303_688e1742ea1c9_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_303_688e1742ea1c9" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Crystal Award</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The Rotary Crystal Award has been presented annually to the outstanding senior female athlete at De Queen High School since 2000.&nbsp; At Monday&rsquo;s noon meeting of the club, Rotarian Tammy Huddleston presented the award for the 2024-2025 school year to two student-athletes, twin sisters, Shalyn and Jessie Lyle.&nbsp; The daughters of Maianne and Coach Bret Burgess, Shalyn and Jessie led the Lady Leopards basketball team to a sparkling 35 and 1 record capped with the Class 4A State Championship in Hot Springs last month.&nbsp; Both Shalyn and Jessie were awarded the following honors this season: All-State, All-State Tournament Team, All-Conference, and an All-Star Game nomination.&nbsp; Shalyn was named the All-State Tournament Most Valuable Player after the 62-54 win over Pulaski Academy when she scored 11 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded three steals.&nbsp; In the thrilling 60-53 overtime win over Nashville in the Regional Tournament finals at Monticello, Jessie scored a team-high 27 points, including seven three-pointers.&nbsp; Shalyn and Jessie also excel in the classroom with 4.0 grade point averages.&nbsp; They&rsquo;re members of National Honor Society and on the honor roll.&nbsp; Both ladies have volunteered with the Junior Auxiliary organization helping out the Breakfast with Santa event, book swaps, Halloween Trick or Treat, and other childrens activities.&nbsp; Both Shalyn and Jessie have also volunteered their time with the R.V. Heat organization by working weekend basketball tournaments and assisting with free kids basketball camps.&nbsp; Both Shalyn and Jessie have been recruited by Arkansas Tech University in Russellville where they&rsquo;ll continue their basketball playing careers with the Golden Suns after graduating from De Queen High School next month.&nbsp; While Jessie is undecided on a college major, Shalyn plans to earn a degree in occupation and physical therapy with a special emphasis on pediatrics.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_304_688e1742ea257_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_305_688e1742ea2a2_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lyle-Twins-e1744655460189.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_305_688e1742ea2a2_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_185_688e1742ea0bc .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_185_688e1742ea0bc .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_188_688e1742ea702" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_306_688e1742ea706_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_306_688e1742ea706_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_307_688e1742ea7bc_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_308_688e1742ea808_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arturo-Quintana-e1744655785722.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_308_688e1742ea808_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_309_688e1742eac82_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_310_688e1742eacec_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_310_688e1742eacec" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Student of the Month</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Arturo Quintana was named Rotary Student of the Month at the Club&#039;s weekly meeting on Monday, April 14th.&nbsp; Arturo has attended De Queen Schools since 8th grade.&nbsp; He is a member of FBLA, Spanish Club, Student Council, Interact, Track &#038; Field, Cross Country and Fire Marshal.&nbsp; He has earned numerous awards and accomplishments.&nbsp; His hobbies include baking, cooking, photography, running, listening to music, and painting.&nbsp; His future plans are to attend CCCUA for 2 years and then transfer to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and major in Obstetrics/Gynecology.&nbsp; He attends Saint Barbara Catholic Church.&nbsp; Arturo&#039;s parents are Laura and Jorge Quintana.&nbsp; Pictured with Arturo (left) is Rotary President Michael Collins (right).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_188_688e1742ea702 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_188_688e1742ea702 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_191_688e1742ead8b" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_311_688e1742ead8e_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_311_688e1742ead8e_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_312_688e1742eae4f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_313_688e1742eaea4_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_313_688e1742eaea4" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Student of the Month</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Perry Nickerson was named Rotary Student of the Month at the Club&#039;s Weekly Meeting on Monday, April 14th.&nbsp; Perry has attended De Queen Schools since Kindergarten.&nbsp; She is a member of National Honor Society and Lady Leopards Softball.&nbsp; She made all-conference 3 times and is a 3 time honor roll student.&nbsp; She has also been awarded a softball scholarship at Rich Mountain.&nbsp; Her hobbies include baking, cooking, photography, running, listening to music, and painting.&nbsp; Perry plans to major in Radiology.&nbsp; She attends De Queen First Baptist Church.&nbsp; Her parents are Chad and Tami Nickerson.&nbsp; Pictured with Perry (left) is Rotary President Michael Collins (right).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_314_688e1742eaf2c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_315_688e1742eaf8b_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Perry-Nickerson-e1744655577405.jpg'); 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return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_194_688e1742eb426" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_316_688e1742eb429_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_316_688e1742eb429_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_317_688e1742eb4ed_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_318_688e1742eb542_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lauren-Dirreen.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_318_688e1742eb542_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_319_688e1742eb9c3_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_320_688e1742eba34_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_320_688e1742eba34" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Golden Easter Egg #2 Found</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Lauren Dirreen of Wickes found the 2nd Golden Easter Egg on Thursday, April 10th.&nbsp; She came by the station to pick up her $250 check.&nbsp; The egg was hidden under a trunk of a tree behind Lovewell Farm Supplies.&nbsp; There is just one Golden Easter Egg left, so make sure to pick up your clue sheets and tune in to your #1 Country Studios next week to receive the clues to find the final Golden Easter Egg.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_194_688e1742eb426 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_194_688e1742eb426 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_197_688e1742ebaeb" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_321_688e1742ebaef_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_321_688e1742ebaef_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_322_688e1742ebbbc_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_323_688e1742ebc09_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_323_688e1742ebc09" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">SWEPCO Speaks at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div>Amanda Keeney, Director of Corporate Communications for SWEPCO, recently shared the company&rsquo;s ongoing efforts to enhance grid reliability and the critical role linemen play in restoring power during storms.&nbsp; Keeney explained that SWEPCO crews, including forestry professionals and line workers, have been actively trimming trees and clearing vegetation in and around De Queen to prevent outages during storms.&nbsp; Residents may have noticed bucket trucks and mechanical saws working along local circuits &ndash; part of a broader initiative to make the power grid more resilient.&nbsp; This particular vegetation management program totals more than 240 miles of power lines in Sevier County.&nbsp; In addition, the ongoing effort has included securing more accessible right-of-way and rerouting power lines along Highway 71/70 east of De Queen. That project is approximately 90 percent complete.&nbsp; The electric provider is also replacing older utility poles with stronger ones designed to withstand high winds and severe weather, which has become more frequent in the region.&nbsp; Recently, SWEPCO increased the size of its crew operating in Sevier County to provide a quicker response to power outages.&nbsp; She encouraged customers to update their communication preferences through their SWEPCO account so they can receive real-time updates on outages and restoration times.&nbsp; Pictured left to right: Rotarian Jay Bunyard who arranged the program; Kensey Morris, Troubleman De Queen Area; Amanda Keeney, Corporate Communications Director; Dusty Wiley, Design Manager of Texarkana-Longview District; Lisa Thompson, External Affairs Manager; Nathan Hodges, Troubleman De Queen area; and Stefan Urian, Distribution and Reliability Manager.&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_324_688e1742ebca8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_325_688e1742ebcf8_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SWEPCO.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_325_688e1742ebcf8_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_197_688e1742ebaeb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_197_688e1742ebaeb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_200_688e1742ec137" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_326_688e1742ec13b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_326_688e1742ec13b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_327_688e1742ec201_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_328_688e1742ec250_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nathan-Hodges-e1744052434410.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_328_688e1742ec250_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_329_688e1742ec696_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_330_688e1742ec6f0_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_330_688e1742ec6f0" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">New Member Induction</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv4344151924elementToProof">Nathan Hodges (right) of AEP SWEPCO was inducted as a new member of the De Queen Rotary Club Monday.&nbsp; Nathan, whose Rotary Classification is Electric Utilities, is the grandson of the late Tim Brotherton, a past-president and long-time member of the club.&nbsp; Nathan&#039;s sponsor is Mayor Jeff Brown (left).&nbsp;</div> <div id="yiv4344151924divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_200_688e1742ec137 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_200_688e1742ec137 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_203_688e1742ec78a" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_331_688e1742ec78d_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_331_688e1742ec78d_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_332_688e1742ec843_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_333_688e1742ec88b_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_333_688e1742ec88b" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Golden Easter Egg #1 Found</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Douglas (pictured) and Shirley Ruth of De Queen found the first Golden Easter Egg.&nbsp; The egg was located on Johnson Bridge Road.&nbsp; Douglas came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Monday morning, April 7th, to claim the prize of $250.&nbsp; There are still 2 Golden Easter Eggs left to be found.&nbsp; Make sure to pick up your clue sheets in tune into your #1 Country Studios this week to get the clues on the 2nd Golden Easter Egg.&nbsp; Pictured with Douglas is Bunyard Broadcasting&#039;s Carolyn Maurer (right).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_334_688e1742ec90b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_335_688e1742ec956_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Doug-Ruth-2.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_335_688e1742ec956_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_203_688e1742ec78a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_203_688e1742ec78a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_206_688e1742ecd93" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_336_688e1742ecd97_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_336_688e1742ecd97_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_337_688e1742ece54_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_338_688e1742ecea0_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Amanda-Mangum-e1743451037935.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_338_688e1742ecea0_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_339_688e1742ed2c2_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_340_688e1742ed319_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_340_688e1742ed319" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Focuses on Weyerhaueser Foundation</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the March 31 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Weyerhaeuser Inventory Forester at Broken Bow Amanda Mangum explained opportunities available through the Company&rsquo;s Corporate Giving Fund.&nbsp; The program is open each year for grant applications from February through September.&nbsp; Locally, the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund provides grants to counties where the company operates and owns land across Arkansas.&nbsp; Although the budget is limited, Weyerhaeuser seeks to partner with organizations helping to advance the quality of life across rural Arkansas in seven focus areas.&nbsp; The focus areas include: affordable housing, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, human services, civic and cultural growth, workforce development, and inclusion.&nbsp; Mangum said that most grants are between $1,000 and $5,000, but it depends on the project and the budget available each year.&nbsp; Although the process is highly competitive with a lot of applications received annually from all across the state, Mangum pointed out that the goal is to choose from the highest need and highest impact within the seven areas of focus.&nbsp; Mangum also highlighted the new THRIVE program where Weyerhaeuser will invest $1 million in each of five different communities between now and 2030.&nbsp; As part of this $5 million investment, the company will work with innovative partners &ndash; including businesses, nonprofits, and governments &ndash; to further support these communities through grants and other types of funding and local engagement.&nbsp; To be eligible for a Weyerhaeuser grant, applicants must be a 501c(3) nonprofit like a school or a municipality.&nbsp; For more information, go to the Weyerhaeuser website and click the Company Giving Fund link or contact Corporate Giving Manager Katie Hooker of De Queen.&nbsp; Mangum was introduced by Rotarian Jay Bunyard, who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_206_688e1742ecd93 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_206_688e1742ecd93 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_209_688e1742ed3dd" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_341_688e1742ed3e0_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_341_688e1742ed3e0_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_342_688e1742ed4b1_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_343_688e1742ed4fd_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_343_688e1742ed4fd" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Debbie Akin Discusses Mental Health Awareness &amp; Suicide Prevention at Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the March 24 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, owner Debbie Akin presented a program on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.&nbsp; Micah Mental Health Awareness, Inc. is a Christian-based organization that was formed to educate the public about mental health issues and combats the stigma associated with mental illness.&nbsp; Micah 6:8 hosts Mental Health First Aid training on a monthly basis.&nbsp; Funds raised through Micah 6:8 are used to assist the local adult community in connecting with the resources available to them, including counseling services.&nbsp; Funding for the 501C3 organization is raised through grants, proceeds from the Micah 6:8 coffee shop, and local fund-raising efforts like a 5K run held annually in October.&nbsp; Akin outlined a list of values that are key in the function of Micah Mental Health Awareness, Inc. which includes compassion, hope, empathy, community, and faith.&nbsp; Micah 6:8 hosts a regular event for widows and widowers as well as a popular bible class Wednesdays at lunch.&nbsp; Memberships are also available in the Micah 6:8 Coffee Club. Members enjoy a free coffee and pastry per month. The cost to join is $20 per month, $55 per quarter, or an annual $200 membership.&nbsp; All proceeds go toward providing mental health awareness training and to provide other mental health services and counseling.&nbsp; For more information about mental health awareness and suicide prevention, call Micah 6:8 at 870-584-3115.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_344_688e1742ed5a5_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_345_688e1742ed5f3_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Debbie-Akin-1.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_345_688e1742ed5f3_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_209_688e1742ed3dd .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_209_688e1742ed3dd .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_212_688e1742eda4d" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_346_688e1742eda51_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_346_688e1742eda51_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_347_688e1742edb12_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_348_688e1742edb63_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rumble-for-a-Cause-1.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_348_688e1742edb63_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_349_688e1742edf7b_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_350_688e1742edfe3_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_350_688e1742edfe3" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rumble for a Cause: Body Slams &amp; Heartwarming Hands</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div dir="auto">Tommy Turner, owner of Double T Event Planning, joined the Morning Brew Crew earlier Friday morning, March 21st, to talk about a wrestling benefit he is organizing for the Dierks High School junior class.&nbsp; The event will take place tomorrow night, March 22nd, at the Jo Ann Walters Elementary Gymnasium and feature a tag team gauntlet match, women&#039;s match, US title match, and a special stipulation match.&nbsp; All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the junior class to help fund their senior trip and prom.&nbsp; Turner will also be performing in a match.&nbsp; Gates will open at 6 pm and the first bell will begin at 7 pm.&nbsp; Cost of the event is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and free for children under 5 with paid adult.&nbsp; Law enforcement in uniform gets free entry.&nbsp; Food will be provided by Castles BBQ from Nashville.&nbsp; 100% of proceeds benefit Derek&#039;s High School junior class.&nbsp; There are multiple match types which include tag team gauntlet, women&#039;s match, and US title match.&nbsp; Roster includes wrestlers from Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.</div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_212_688e1742eda4d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_212_688e1742eda4d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_215_688e1742ee092" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_351_688e1742ee095_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_351_688e1742ee095_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_352_688e1742ee171_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_353_688e1742ee1bd_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_353_688e1742ee1bd" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Cossatot Volunteer Fire Department Membership Drive &amp; Fish Fry</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The Cossatot Volunteer Fire Department will host their Annual Membership Drive &#038; Fish Fry on Saturday, March 29th, from 5 pm to whenever sold out.&nbsp; You can pay your $40 membership dues at the fish fry and get up to 3 plates.&nbsp; Meal plate includes fish, hushpuppies/fries, coleslaw, pinto beans, beverage, and dessert.&nbsp; Cost is $40 per household/911 address (for your membership) or $10 per plate.&nbsp; Any/all donations will be accepted.&nbsp; There will be live entertainment and a live auction.&nbsp; Please contact either Ashley Johnson at 870-784-1360 or Wanda Stover at 870-784-4347 if you are able to bring a dessert.&nbsp; If you are unable to attend the fish fry, you can mail your membership dues to the following address (Cossatot VFD, 857 Hwy 24 East, De Queen, AR 71832).&nbsp; Joey Shaver (left), Wanda (center) and Ray Stover (right) came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Friday morning, March 21st, to talk about the event.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_354_688e1742ee25a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_355_688e1742ee2a5_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cossatot-Volunteer-Fire-Department.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_355_688e1742ee2a5_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_215_688e1742ee092 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_215_688e1742ee092 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_218_688e1742ee6e2" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_356_688e1742ee6e5_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_356_688e1742ee6e5_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_357_688e1742ee7a5_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_358_688e1742ee7f4_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DQ-HS-Girls-Basketball.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_358_688e1742ee7f4_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_359_688e1742eebce_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_360_688e1742eec23_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_360_688e1742eec23" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen High School Girls Basketball Wins Championship</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Some members of the De Queen Leopard Lady Basketball team visited your #1 Country Studios earlier Tuesday morning, March 18th, to talk about their recent road to winning the 4A State Championship.&nbsp; Pictured left to right are the twins Jessie and Shalyn Lyle as well as Emma Chambers.&nbsp; The girls ended the year with a 62-54 victory over Pulaski Academy.&nbsp; For their winning efforts, the team has been invited to the State Capitol by DeAnn Vaught.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_218_688e1742ee6e2 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_218_688e1742ee6e2 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_221_688e1742eecbf" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_361_688e1742eecc3_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_361_688e1742eecc3_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_362_688e1742eed8c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_363_688e1742eeddb_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_363_688e1742eeddb" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Office of Emergency Services of Rotary</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the March 17 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, Sevier County Office of Emergency Services Management Coordinator Matt Webb discussed his role and outlined future plans and opportunities.&nbsp; When Webb assumed his role in emergency services in early 2024, his first task was to prepare for the April Total Solar Eclipse.&nbsp; Although the first responders were ready, the anticipated crowds didn&rsquo;t come to Sevier County.&nbsp; The clouds cleared and everyone here enjoyed the natural phenomenon.&nbsp; Future plans for the Office of Emergency Services include a countywide extrication class with the &ldquo;Jaws for Life&rdquo; equipment.&nbsp; Webb hopes to obtain grants to upgrade communications equipment around the county from analog to digital and to explore AWIN radio access for better statewide communications.&nbsp; With two major highways and two railroads in the county, Webb plans a full-scale exercise in the near future for law enforcement officials and first responders to deal with a staged hazardous materials accident. The event will be well publicized ahead of time so that residents will be anticipating the exercise.&nbsp; Webb encouraged Rotarians to sign up for the free Code Red service.&nbsp; You can find a link at <a href="https://www.kdqn.net">www.kdqn.net</a> as well as on most of the city websites.&nbsp; Code Red will call and/or text your cell phone to warn of potentially dangerous weather conditions.&nbsp; Finally, Webb hopes to find a grant to expand weather sirens to serve residents in the county.&nbsp; Currently, De Queen has four sirens.&nbsp; Lockesburg and Horatio have two.&nbsp; Ben Lomond and Gillham have one.&nbsp; Each siren covers only about a one-mile radius.&nbsp; Webb plans to conduct tests once a month on a Friday.&nbsp; Webb was introduced by Rotarian Bill Lee, who arranged the program.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_364_688e1742eee7c_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_365_688e1742eeec7_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Matt-Webb-3.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_365_688e1742eeec7_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_221_688e1742eecbf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_221_688e1742eecbf .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_224_688e1742ef2f9" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_366_688e1742ef2fd_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_366_688e1742ef2fd_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_367_688e1742ef3b1_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_368_688e1742ef3fd_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stacy-Dowdy-2.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_368_688e1742ef3fd_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_369_688e1742ef810_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_370_688e1742ef874_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_370_688e1742ef874" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Stacy Dowdy New Rotary Member</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv0943152661elementToProof">Stacy Dowdy (right), C.E.O. of Sevier County Medical Center, was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club Monday. Her Rotary Classification is Medical Services. Stacy&#039;s sponsor is Rotarian Jamie Smith (left).&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_224_688e1742ef2f9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_224_688e1742ef2f9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_227_688e1742ef915" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_371_688e1742ef918_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_371_688e1742ef918_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_372_688e1742ef9d6_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_373_688e1742efa20_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_373_688e1742efa20" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">DHS Quiz Bowl Team</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div dir="ltr">The DHS Quiz Bowl team competed Saturday, March 15th, in the 5A South Regional tournament at Magnolia.&nbsp; The students tied for 2nd place but placed 3rd due to the tiebreaker. They qualified for state competition and will compete in state on Saturday, April 12th,&nbsp; at White Hall High School.</div> <div dir="ltr">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_374_688e1742efab8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_375_688e1742efb05_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Quiz-Bowl.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_375_688e1742efb05_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_227_688e1742ef915 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_227_688e1742ef915 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_230_688e1742eff3c" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_376_688e1742eff3f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_376_688e1742eff3f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_377_688e1742effff_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_378_688e1742f004d_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/De-Queen-Lady-Leopard-Basketball-Send-Off.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_378_688e1742f004d_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_379_688e1742f0423_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_380_688e1742f047f_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_380_688e1742f047f" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Lady Leopards Basketball Send Off</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The De Queen Lady Leopards basketball team was sent off for their state championship basketball game in Hot Springs against Pulaski Academy earlier Friday morning, March 14th, with the intersection starting at TJ&#039;s.&nbsp; Toney and Greg will have the exciting game play by play action beginning at 11:45 on KDQN 92.1 FM for anyone wanting to tune in.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_230_688e1742eff3c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_230_688e1742eff3c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_233_688e1742f051a" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_381_688e1742f051d_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_381_688e1742f051d_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_382_688e1742f05e6_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_383_688e1742f0631_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_383_688e1742f0631" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Horatio High School Band Concert Results</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv1457345579gmail_default">The Horatio High School Concert Band traveled to Lake Hamilton High School and performed in the ASBOA Region II Concert Assessment.&nbsp; The band was scored by several judges and received&nbsp;an overall Excellent rating in stage performance and sight reading.&nbsp; All Horatio Bands (7-12) will be performing one final time this year at our annual band banquet concert that will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the Horatio High School Practice Gym.</div> <div class="yiv1457345579gmail_default">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_384_688e1742f06b9_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_385_688e1742f0705_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Horatio-Band.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_385_688e1742f0705_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_233_688e1742f051a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_233_688e1742f051a .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_236_688e1742f0b61" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_386_688e1742f0b64_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_386_688e1742f0b64_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_387_688e1742f0c1a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_388_688e1742f0c6c_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Robert-Poole-copy.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_388_688e1742f0c6c_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_389_688e1742f107e_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_390_688e1742f10e6_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_390_688e1742f10e6" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Ashdown New Superintendent</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The Ashdown School Board has voted to hire Mr. Robert Poole as the next superintendent for Ashdown Public Schools. He will officially assume his role on July 1, 2025.&nbsp; Mr. Poole brings a wealth of experience to Ashdown, with 15 years as a superintendent and 25 years in education.&nbsp; Since 2010, he has served as the superintendent for Prescott School District.&nbsp; His career in education also includes roles as an elementary assistant principal, federal programs director, and teacher of physical education, health, and driver&rsquo;s education.&nbsp; The community is invited to a Meet and Greet with Mr. Poole on Friday, March 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Ashdown Public Schools Administration Building, located at 751 Rankin Street.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_236_688e1742f0b61 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_236_688e1742f0b61 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_239_688e1742f1182" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_391_688e1742f1185_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_391_688e1742f1185_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_392_688e1742f123f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_393_688e1742f128d_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_393_688e1742f128d" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Horatio Schools New Superintendent</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv5937122876gmail-xdj266r yiv5937122876gmail-x11i5rnm yiv5937122876gmail-xat24cr yiv5937122876gmail-x1mh8g0r yiv5937122876gmail-x1vvkbs yiv5937122876gmail-x126k92a"> <div>The Horatio School District is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Michael D. Odom as its new superintendent.&nbsp; Dr. Odom brings a wealth of experience and dedication to education, having served in multiple capacities throughout his distinguished career in K-12 schools.&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="yiv5937122876gmail-x11i5rnm yiv5937122876gmail-xat24cr yiv5937122876gmail-x1mh8g0r yiv5937122876gmail-x1vvkbs yiv5937122876gmail-xtlvy1s yiv5937122876gmail-x126k92a"> <div>With a background that spans from the classroom to the district office, Dr. Odom has impacted the lives of students and educators alike as a music teacher, elementary principal, high school principal, and central&nbsp;office administrator.&nbsp; His extensive career in education has also included roles as a maintenance worker, bus driver, and classroom teacher, giving him a well-rounded understanding of school operations at every level.&nbsp; There will be a Meet and Greet with Dr. Odom on Tuesday, April 15th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Horatio High School library located at 1101 Metcalf in Horatio.</div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_394_688e1742f1325_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_395_688e1742f1370_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dr.-Michael-Odom.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_395_688e1742f1370_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_239_688e1742f1182 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_239_688e1742f1182 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_242_688e1742f17a1" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_396_688e1742f17a5_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_396_688e1742f17a5_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_397_688e1742f186a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_398_688e1742f18b9_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-H.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_398_688e1742f18b9_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_399_688e1742f1cdf_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_400_688e1742f1d42_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_400_688e1742f1d42" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">4-H Day at the Capital</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Sevier County 4-H members participated in 4-H Day at the Capitol, where they met legislators, learned about the legislative process, and shared how they are making a difference in their communities through 4-H.&nbsp; They were among the 500 4-H members from 54 of Arkansas&rsquo; 75 counties who participated in the event held every other year when the Arkansas Legislature is in session.&nbsp; The statewide gathering is also a chance for 4-H to showcase its impact on a large scale.&nbsp; The Sevier County delegation included 4-H members John Moe, Chip Stamps, Evan Wolcott, Max Rosson, Wade Melton, Kambree Haarmeyer, Leighton Frachiseur, Caselyn Van Voast, Braylee Reynolds, Margaret Moe, and Raegan Frachiseur along with Rex Hering and Kim Frachiseur.&nbsp; To learn more about 4-H, contact Kimberly Frachiseur at the Sevier County Extension office at 870-584-3013.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_242_688e1742f17a1 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_242_688e1742f17a1 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_245_688e1742f1de0" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_401_688e1742f1de3_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_401_688e1742f1de3_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_402_688e1742f1ea1_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_403_688e1742f1eed_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_403_688e1742f1eed" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Hears About Fiber Network Engineering Program at UA Cossatot</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the March 10 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, University of Arkansas-Cossatot instructor Marty Allen described a new Fiber Network Engineer program that prepares certified network engineers for employment.&nbsp; The 15-week program, that features free tuition for students through a grant from the State Broadband Office of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, will launch on Monday, April 14th, and continue through Monday, July 28th.&nbsp; Space in this first class is limited to ten, and five students have already signed up for the initial offering.&nbsp; The course will be offered on the Lockesburg campus.&nbsp; After this initial pilot program, courses will be offered starting in August and in January each school year.&nbsp; Funding has been received to support the course for a four-year period.&nbsp; Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certification.&nbsp; Allen predicts that students who complete the design and installation training can start to work earning $50,000 per year.&nbsp; After hands-on and virtual training, Allen says the students will also gain skills in writing resumes, job interviews, as well as certification tests.&nbsp; With funding for the Fiber Network Engineer program provided by the state, free tuition is available.&nbsp; There are also free supportive services, such as gas cards, available.&nbsp; Also, at the completion of the course, students may keep their tools valued at close to $1,000.&nbsp; Prospective students must be 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license, and possess basic computer skills.&nbsp; For more information about the Fiber Network Engineer program, call the college at 870-584-4471.&nbsp; Pictured with Marty (right) is UA Cossatot&#039;s Director of Public Services and Workforce Development Tammy Coleman (left).</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_404_688e1742f1f7a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_405_688e1742f1fcb_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UA-Cossatot-3.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_405_688e1742f1fcb_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_245_688e1742f1de0 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_245_688e1742f1de0 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_248_688e1742f242d" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_406_688e1742f2431_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_406_688e1742f2431_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_407_688e1742f24eb_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_408_688e1742f2536_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Student-of-the-Month-3.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_408_688e1742f2536_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_409_688e1742f294f_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_410_688e1742f29a8_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_410_688e1742f29a8" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Student of the Month</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="yiv7463871990elementToProof">The Rotary Student of the Month for March is Keri Staggs (left).&nbsp; Keri is a member of TSA, National Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society, in which she served as president in 2024.&nbsp; She also competed in Arkansas Young Artist Association&#039;s competition and won third place in mixed media.&nbsp; Keri also participates on the Robotics Team, and in 2024, earned the &#8220;Best Attitude and Effort&#8221; award.&nbsp; The daughter of Lonnie Ray Staggs, Jr. and the late Mrs. Julie Staggs, Keri will have earned 20 hours of college credit by the time she graduates in May.&nbsp; Her future plans are to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and major in Biomedical Engineering.&nbsp; The U of A has awarded Keri a $10,000 scholarship.&nbsp; In her studies, she&#039;s particularly interested in prosthetics and the use of stem cells to help rebuild bone and tissue.&nbsp; Her hobbies include drawing and painting.&nbsp; Rotary President Michael Collins presents the Student of the Month Award for March to Keri Staggs.</div> <div id="yiv7463871990divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_248_688e1742f242d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_248_688e1742f242d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_251_688e1742f2a4c" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_411_688e1742f2a4f_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_411_688e1742f2a4f_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_412_688e1742f2b12_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_413_688e1742f2b64_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_413_688e1742f2b64" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen Student Awarded Bronze Scholarship</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div>The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has awarded De Queen senior Brittany Leija the $8000 Bronze Scholarship.&nbsp; Brittany was also awarded a $6000 housing allowance.&nbsp; Brittany is the daughter of Catarino and Olga Leija.&nbsp; She is a member of FCCLA and Spanish Club.&nbsp; Her plans are to earn a degree in radiology.</div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_414_688e1742f2bec_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_415_688e1742f2c3a_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Brittany-Leija.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_415_688e1742f2c3a_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_251_688e1742f2a4c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_251_688e1742f2a4c .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_254_688e1742f30a9" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_416_688e1742f30ad_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_416_688e1742f30ad_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_417_688e1742f3175_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_418_688e1742f31c0_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dq-Coaches-2.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_418_688e1742f31c0_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_419_688e1742f35f7_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_420_688e1742f3661_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_420_688e1742f3661" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen High School Spring Coaches</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the March 3 De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, the club heard about the spring sports season now underway at De Queen High School with previews of the boys and girls track squads, baseball, softball, as well as girls and boys soccer.&nbsp; Drew Dykes says the senior high track teams have eight meets scheduled this spring beginning with a trip to Prescott on March 6. The De Queen track squads were both conference runners-up in 2024, and Coach Dykes believes that the Lady Leopards have a shot to win the league title this year.&nbsp; Baseball Coach Ethan Crocker has seven of his nine starters returning from a team that advanced to the regional tournament last year.&nbsp; The fields, located behind De Queen High School, have a new concession stand as well as more comfortable seatback chairs and stadium seating. De Queen will host the regional baseball and softball tournaments in May.&nbsp; Softball coach Chad Lites used the word &ldquo;excitement&rdquo; to describe his team. The Lady Leopards return all but one starter and Coach Lites described his girls as &ldquo;great people&rdquo;.&nbsp; The softball team opens up April 10 in Ashdown.&nbsp; Girls soccer coach Estiven Garcia thanked Rotary for the support the club gives student athletes at De Queen High School.&nbsp; After fielding a young team a year ago, Coach Garcia returns all but one starter.&nbsp; Despite dropping a 4 to 1 decision to Class 6A Fort Smith Northside on February 28, Coach Garcia was pleased with how his girls were better prepared physically this year.&nbsp; He hopes the Lady Leopards can advance to the final four in the state in Class 4A.&nbsp; Finally, Coach Stephen Sloan, proud owner of seven state championship rings, gave a preview of the Leopards soccer squad.&nbsp; The boys soccer team started out with 90 players. 60 boys made it through preseason drills.&nbsp; However, only 40 can earn a spot on the travel squad. The Leopards made it to the state semifinals in 2024.&nbsp; In a 2 to 1 loss to Class 6A Fort Smith Northside in a benefit game on February 28, Coach Sloan played five freshmen significant minutes. So, the future of De Queen soccer is bright as the Leopards just need more playing experience.&nbsp; Pictured left to right are Michael Collins, Stephen Sloan, Chad Lites, Estiven Garcia, Ethan Crocker, and Drew Dykes.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_254_688e1742f30a9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_254_688e1742f30a9 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_257_688e1742f3709" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_421_688e1742f370c_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_421_688e1742f370c_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_422_688e1742f37c6_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_423_688e1742f380b_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_423_688e1742f380b" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Arkansas Broadcaster&#x27;s Association Internship</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>KDQN&#039;s Jana Smith (right) presents a $600 internship check from the Arkansas Broadcasters&#039; Association to Ashdown High School Student Brodie Mitchell (left).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_424_688e1742f3893_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_425_688e1742f38dc_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ashdown-ABA-Internship.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_425_688e1742f38dc_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_257_688e1742f3709 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_257_688e1742f3709 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_260_688e1742f3cee" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_426_688e1742f3cf2_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_426_688e1742f3cf2_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_427_688e1742f3dc8_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_428_688e1742f3e15_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chamber-Banquet.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_428_688e1742f3e15_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_429_688e1742f4206_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_430_688e17430001a_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_430_688e17430001a" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Chamber Banquet</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>The Sevier County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Chamber Banquet on Thursday, February 27th.&nbsp; The theme is Playing to Win.&nbsp; Games include board games, video games, and family friendly games.&nbsp; Doors open at 5:30, and a silent auction will occur shortly afterwards.&nbsp; A meal consisting of teriyaki thighs, mashed potatoes, green beans, and triple flan for dessert.&nbsp; There will also be a live auction and award ceremony during the banquet.&nbsp; The Chamber will also give awards for best table designs.&nbsp; Individual tickets are still available, but you better book them soon if you want to attend.&nbsp; Pictured are Michael Collins (left) and Fernando Balderas (right) who spoke about the event in your #1 Country Studios earlier Tuesday morning, February 25th.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_260_688e1742f3cee .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_260_688e1742f3cee .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_263_688e1743000bb" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_431_688e1743000bf_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_431_688e1743000bf_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_432_688e17430017a_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_433_688e1743001d4_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_433_688e1743001d4" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">The CALL </span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Kara Brackett (pictured) came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Tuesday morning, February 25th, about the CALL.&nbsp; The CALL will have an online information meeting on Thursday, March 6th, at 7 pm.&nbsp; The CALL is a local foster care program used to help kids find foster parents though it&#039;s not just limited to that.&nbsp; You can also volunteer in other ways such as donating freezer meals.&nbsp; For more information, you can contact Kara Brackett and visit their local <a href="https://thecallinarkansas.org/sevier">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_434_688e174300256_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_435_688e17430029f_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/THE-CALL.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_435_688e17430029f_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_263_688e1743000bb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_263_688e1743000bb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_266_688e1743006cc" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_436_688e1743006d0_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_436_688e1743006d0_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_437_688e17430079d_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_438_688e1743007e9_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mayors-Proclamation.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_438_688e1743007e9_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_439_688e174300c29_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_440_688e174300caf_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_440_688e174300caf" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Mayor&#x27;s Proclamation</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div dir="auto">City of De Queen, Proclamation, Thursday, March 6th, 2025 has been designated at &#8220;Travel Appreciation Day&#8221; in the City of De Queen, Arkansas.&nbsp; KRM Vacation and Travel South will host a travel show on Thursday, March 6th, from 5-7 pm at the De Queen Church of Christ.&nbsp; Admission is free.&nbsp; This is your chance to meet vendors from domestic and international corporate offices: Celestyal, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Trafalgar, Southwest Airlines, just to name a few.&nbsp; Pictured on front row: Jay Bunyard (left) &#038; City of De Queen Mayor, Jeff Brown (right).&nbsp; On the Back Row left to right are&nbsp;<span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs">Carolyn Koelzer-Maurer</span>, Jen Massey, Jacob Bunyard, <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs">Patrick Massey</span>, <span class="html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs">Alisia Gonzalez</span>, and Jennifer Higgins.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_266_688e1743006cc .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_266_688e1743006cc .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_269_688e174300d68" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_441_688e174300d6b_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_441_688e174300d6b_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_442_688e174300e32_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_443_688e174300e7c_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_443_688e174300e7c" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Hears About De Queen FFA</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>At the February 24th De Queen Rotary Club meeting at Micah 6:8, the club heard about the progress of the new agriculture-animal science facility and farm under construction on the De Queen High School campus as well as an update on the local FFA chapter.&nbsp; Superintendent Jason Sanders, who arranged the program, opened the meeting by talking about the new Ag Building under construction.&nbsp; The School District expects the final cost of the new project to be between $800,000 and $1 million.&nbsp; A $30,000 state grant for the facility will be used for start-up costs.&nbsp; Construction is expected to be completed prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year.&nbsp; FFA Instructor Morgan Frachiseur (right), who has been with the De Queen district for 18 years, said that he&rsquo;s seen lots of changes during that time.&nbsp; Frachiseur introduced Chapter Vice-President Kyle Williamson (left) and Chapter Sentinel Kix Lee (center).&nbsp; Williamson outlined the local chapter&rsquo;s FFA Week activities from February 17 through 22.&nbsp; This included reading books to Parkhill preschool students, a slide show presentation for junior high and middle school students, assisting with the Fair Association&rsquo;s drawdown dinner, as well as a couple of events that will have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.&nbsp; Williamson focused on the Career Development Events associated with FFA.&nbsp; He said the local chapter sent two buses full of students to recent competitions held at Nevada County High School.&nbsp; The De Queen FFA, which attracts over 300 students per year, entered four-member teams in approximately twelve different competitions.&nbsp; Lee, who recently took home first place honors in the Creed speaking competition in Magnolia, focused on the Leadership Development Events associated with FFA.&nbsp; He impressively cited the FFA Creed for the Rotarians.&nbsp; The local De Queen FFA chapter is busy preparing for spring competitions at the district and state levels.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_444_688e174300f09_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_445_688e174300f53_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DQ-FFA.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_445_688e174300f53_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_269_688e174300d68 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_269_688e174300d68 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_272_688e17430148d" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_446_688e174301491_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_446_688e174301491_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_447_688e174301576_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_448_688e1743015c4_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Windstream.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_448_688e1743015c4_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_449_688e1743019dd_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_450_688e174301a47_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_450_688e174301a47" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Kinetic Spreads Kindness and Connection in Lockesburg for National Random Acts of Kindness Day </span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Representatives from Kinetic, an Arkansas-headquartered residential internet service provider, hosted a &ldquo;Kinetic Kindness&rdquo; event with the Lockesburg community on Monday, February 17th, to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Partnering with Zeb&rsquo;s Lunch Box, Kinetic surprised community members with free ice cream to share the power of connection through kindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<u></u><u></u>Nearly 20 residents came out to partake in the Kinetic Kindness experience.&nbsp; The event is a part of a special milestone celebration for the Lockesburg community, as they reach official Gig-Ready Community status, meaning more than 75% of residents and businesses now have access to Kinetic&rsquo;s Next Generation Gigabit Internet. Attendees were able to receive more information about how residents and businesses can take advantage of the new services and how Kinetic&rsquo;s expanded high-speed fiber internet access will impact and enhance everyday connections for the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<u></u><u></u>Kinetic remains dedicated to empowering communities with cutting-edge broadband solutions while fostering kindness and connection. For more information on Kinetic&rsquo;s services and Gig-Ready Communities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.windstream.com/gig-ready" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.windstream.com/gig-ready</a>.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_272_688e17430148d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_272_688e17430148d .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_275_688e174301aeb" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_451_688e174301aee_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_451_688e174301aee_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_452_688e174301ba1_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_453_688e174301bee_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_453_688e174301bee" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Sevier County Economic Development</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Mayor Jeff Brown (left) and Veronica Ozura (right) came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Thursday morning, February 13th, to talk about the recent award won by Sevier County.&nbsp; The award was for Trend Setter of the Year also known as Diversity and Inclusion.&nbsp; Members attended a conference in Little Rock where they only handed out 6-7 awards total where Sevier County was awarded a prestigious honor.&nbsp; Members attended seminars over a wide range of topics including zoning and budgeting.&nbsp; Thousands of members across Arkansas attended this conference a few weeks ago.&nbsp; Veronica and Mayor also talked about landing a grant for Fiesta Fest which will be held on Saturday, May 3rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_454_688e174301c72_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_455_688e174301cc1_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Economic-Development-e1739548830194.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="http://Sevier%20County%20Economic%20Development" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_455_688e174301cc1_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_275_688e174301aeb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_275_688e174301aeb .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_278_688e174302109" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_456_688e17430210d_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_456_688e17430210d_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_457_688e1743021be_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_458_688e174302208_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wild-Game-Cookoff-e1739377390427.jpg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center;" href="#" rel="bookmark"></a> <style> /* custom css */ .td_uid_458_688e174302208_rand .td_single_image_bg { height: 400px; padding-bottom: 0; } </style></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_459_688e174302627_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_460_688e17430267a_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_460_688e17430267a" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">De Queen First Assembly Wild Game Cookoff</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>De Queen First Assembly Ironmen Ministries is hosting the 12th Annual Wild Game Cook-Off on Saturday, February 22nd, at 5 pm.&nbsp; Please bring entries no later than 4:30 pm.&nbsp; Late entries will not be accepted.&nbsp; The address for the church is 1440 W. Collin Raye Dr. in De Queen, AR 71832.&nbsp; Pictured are Mike (left) and Kyle (right) Willis who came in to speak about the event on the radio earlier Wednesday morning, February 12th.</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(window).load(function () { jQuery('body').find('#td_uid_278_688e174302109 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); </script> <script> jQuery(window).ready(function () { // We need timeout because the content must be rendered and interpreted on client setTimeout(function () { var $content = jQuery('body').find('#tdc-live-iframe'), refWindow = undefined; if ($content.length) { $content = $content.contents(); refWindow = document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentWindow || document.getElementById('tdc-live-iframe').contentDocument; } else { $content = jQuery('body'); refWindow = window; } $content.find('#td_uid_278_688e174302109 .td-element-style').each(function (index, element) { jQuery(element).css('opacity', 1); return; }); }); }, 200); </script> <div id="td_uid_281_688e174302709" class="tdc-row"><div class="vc_row td_uid_461_688e17430270c_rand wpb_row td-pb-row" > <style scoped> /* custom css */ .td_uid_461_688e17430270c_rand { min-height: 0; } </style><div class="vc_column td_uid_462_688e1743027cb_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="td_block_wrap td_block_text_with_title td_uid_463_688e174302815_rand td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1" data-td-block-uid="td_uid_463_688e174302815" ><div class="td-block-title-wrap"><h4 class="block-title td-block-title"><span class="td-pulldown-size">Rotary Student of the Month</span></h4></div><div class="td_mod_wrap td-fix-index"><p>Sophie Hunt was named the Rotary Student of the Month at their weekly meeting on Monday, February 10th.&nbsp; Sophie has attended De Queen School District since 1st Grade.&nbsp; She made it to State Golf Championship in 2024.&nbsp; She is in Drama Club and participated in &#8220;The Great North Pole Bake Off&#8221; where she played the lead of Mrs. Claus.&nbsp; She is also the Executive Producer of DQTV, where she had the opportunity to participate in several competitions.&nbsp; Sophie currently has 3 hours of college classes.&nbsp; She is a member of First United Methodist Church of De Queen.&nbsp; Her future plans are to attend the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and major in Communications and minor in Marketing.&nbsp; Sophie&#039;s parents are Leslie Branson and Dylan Hunt.&nbsp; Her grandparents are Mike and Lorena Branson.&nbsp; Sophie (left ) is pictured with Rotary President Michael Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_column td_uid_464_688e174302899_rand wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_wrapper td_block_single_image td_block_wrap td-no-img-custom-url td_block_wrap vc_single_image td_uid_465_688e1743028f3_rand td-single-image- td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 tdc-no-posts"><a class="td_single_image_bg" style="background-image: url('https://kdqn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sophie-Hunt-e1739216863451.jpg'); 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While the numbers were a slight decline in the E.R. and in the Observation areas compared to the year before, the number of Inpatients increased by a whopping 64%.&nbsp; Dowdy reported that Sevier County Medical Center had a total of 15,283 encounters in 2024, which is an increase of 85% utilization.&nbsp; The local facility saw a big 63% increase in the Outpatient Therapy Department due to the needs and demands of therapy services in our community.&nbsp; &nbsp;Another area that has helped the hospital financially is the implementation of the Swing Bed Program.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s for individuals that need a little more care and therapy services to ensure they are strong enough to go home.&nbsp; Typically, Swing Bed patients stay an additional 7-14 days, and can stay up to 21 days.&nbsp; Dowdy was excited to announce that the hospital employed its first provider, Dr. Jeffrey Hamby, on February 1<sup>st</sup>.&nbsp; &nbsp; The hospital C.E.O. shared with Rotarians several goals for 2025.&nbsp; 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