Deaths increased by one over the previous 24-hour period to a total of 48. Today, we’re going to look back at our interview with De Queen’s newest police officer, Christ Turner. Active cases fortunately continued their declined, falling by 11 to 78. The book, valued at $55, would be a welcome sight to any duck hunter interested in the motivation that drives normal men and women to stand in freezing water and pray for rainy holiday weather. The Ashdown Junior High School Band will perform at 6 p.m. with Ashdown High School band members to perform at 7 p.m. In addition the state is beginning to receive quantities of the Moderna vaccine. Visitors who log their hikes and miles that take place at Cossatot River State Park can share their experiences at www.ArkansasStateParks.com/FirstDayHikes. Total confirmed and probable cases rose by three to 2,108. By Patrick Massey, KDQN News Director. HORATIO – The Horatio and De Queen Senior Citizen Centers will begin distributing donations to a number of area homebound senior citizens starting Monday. “Unfortunately, overgrazed pastures are a quite frequent sight in the fall,” Dirk Philipp, associate professor of animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said. This is the second change DFA has recently implemented to the withholding tables. Christmas and Candlelight repeats at HWSP tomorrow night  12/11/2020. Total cases grew by 18 to 3,041 since the start of the outbreak. Youths who have not completed hunter education must be under the direct supervision of an adult at least 21-years-old. Robin Stacy of the NRCS De Queen office said the grant allowed the office to hire two full-time trappers to assist landowners. ADH updates local COVID-19 figures; two additional deaths reported in Polk County      12/08/20. of Health: Sevier County reported three additional active cases yesterday, raising the total to 77. Each individual count takes place in a 15-mile-wide circle and is led by a compiler responsible for organizing volunteers and submitting observations to Audubon. In total, nearly 171,000 Arkansans have contracted COVID-19 since early spring. negotiated grids and not committed cattle to one plant. Bunyard has served on the De Queen City Council for the past two decades and will be leaving office in January. of Health: Sevier County reported an increase of two active cases, raising the total to 95. Don’t wait But local community organizers say it’s vital this year not to forget Sevier County’s senior citizens this Christmas season. DE QUEEN – The Sevier County Sheriffs Office has released its update detailing activities for the month of November: Deputies clocked a total of 1,633 hours on duty during the month. This week, Arkasnas also learned that the state’s unemployment rate remained stable at 6.2% between October and November. Nearly 15 percent of Arkansans — about 360,000 people — have diabetes, and 800,000 more residents have pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association’s Arkansas Chapter. That’s after the city council met last week to formally vote on and authorize the De Queen’s 2021 budget. This money, however, is coming from a trust established by the family of Herman Dierks years ago. Tickets can be purchased through the Go Fan link provided on the Facebook page of Ashdown Varsity Panther Cheer. If the private club ordinance is repealed during the quorum court’s Jan. 4 meeting, the state-level Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Board will be the sole entity regulating local alcohol sales. “It’s one more place where someone may inadvertently pick up pieces of the plant and move it from recreational equipment like boats, trailers, fishing equipment, duck decoys and even boots and waders. Here’s what people should do if they receive this message Anyone who receives this scam text should take a screenshot and include the screenshot in an email to phishing@irs.gov with the following information: Date/time/time zone that they received the text message and the phone number that received the text message. The Oklahoma was one of eight battleships moored in Pearl Habor when the Japanese launched their surprise attack, drawing America into the Second World War. All information will be kept confidential. Make a copy of a photo identification card (driver’s license, U.S. passport, passport issued by a foreign government, U.S. Armed Forces I.D., or U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services I.D.). ‘Take half, leave half’: How to avoid overgrazing pastureland   12/09/2020. The event will focus on providing area residents a number of free and preventative screenings, including screenings for diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol. A little panicking when your plane wants to crash is, of course, understandable. The partial transcript is featured below: Sevier County reported five more active cases on Tuesday, raising the current total to 86. Vocalist Tishara Arnett of Mineral Springs and the Hempstead County Melody Boys will also perform this Saturday evening. Constant additional grazing in pastures can reduce leaf area and root growth to such an extent that a recovery may not be possible during the following spring. grab for additional market share and force a reaction from the other Chief of De Queen Police Department suspended  12/31/2020. Two important changes are on the Sevier County reported five additional active cases yesterday, raising the total to 82. Also, ask yourself if you want to insure your package. The latest local news for Knoxville and East Tennessee from WATE. LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas tourism officials have announced visitor information centers, museums, restaurants and two marinas at Arkansas State Parks will see a reduction of operating hours in response to the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases. of Health: Sevier County reported 13 fewer active cases of the virus on Monday, dropping the current total to 76. Hutchinson stressed this does not prevent these events from occurring but will require prior approval from the Arkansas Department of Health. Whitten’s body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where a manner and cause of death will be determined. together. DE QUEEN – The De Queen Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or people responsible for graffiting a number of commercial and public locations in the city. lowering their basis bids. market reporters by creating legal and fundamental obstructions to It is time to form new associations that aren’t Total cases rose by 15 to 2,697 while deaths remain at 50. Polk County reported 24 fewer cases over the weekend. Despite the change in format this year, organizers nonetheless kept some of the traditions from past parades including prizes for winners in each category. He moved through the ranks to become a detective and patrol supervisor.All in all, he spent 15 years with the PD at UCA. sell. The initial shipment of vaccines will not be enough to cover all of Arkansas’ 200,000 heathcare workers. They met up at the De Queen Senior Citizens Center and organized hundreds if not thousands of pounds of donations, ranging from food and winter clothing to gifts and household necessities. Anglers may be happy to know the commission removed the requirement to possess an alligator gar permit to fish for alligator gar. change. Area residents are invited to donate items like socks, scarves, crossword books, toiletries, candy, non-perishable food and nearly any other items for these senior citizens. Brown said Sonny Kimmel has been named interim police chief until Simmons’ return. Hernandez was not injured in the accident. Civic groups, businesses, individuals, organizations and churches are invited to participate with a float. In Howard County, active cases rose by a net seven cases since Friday. Together they will accommodate treatment space for up to 124 patients. Deaths remain at 18. Active positive cases did see a modest decrease, falling by 179 to 21,979 confirmed and probable active cases in Arkansas. Total cases rose by 14 to 753 while deaths remained at 37. A baby box, or baby hatch, is a secured container in which mothers can safely and anonymously abandon their baby. in carcass weights and quality grading. Beef Feature Activity Index. They include the requirement that virtual students have access to reliable internet and an understanding of how to use all internet-based platforms and software. There have now been 22 deaths in Polk County since the pandemic began, with most of those occurring over the past several weeks. forced to reconfigure reporting protocols to make all grid, formula, and Comprehensive The Pfizer vaccine will be available to people 16 and older while the Moderna vaccine will be eligible to those 18 and older. As an adoptive mother herself and as a person familiar with the Marshallese community in Arkansas, Montie has taken on a critical role in healing the wounds created by Petersen. according to 1) formula cattle; 2) negotiated live; 3) negotiated dressed; They also recommend against traveling outside your local area or shopping during peak times. That raises the state’s death toll to 3,901. Current basis trades are for Nov/Dec What you can’t do, at least not without much hope of walking away, is landing a plane stuck on full power. Cossatot River State Park and others across the state will kick off the New Year by encouraging Arkansans to participate in a First Day Hike. Shop with a Cop has raised thousands of dollars in the past and purchased gifts, food and necessities to hundreds of children in Sevier County. That scheme has received nationwide media attention in recent days and weeks as the case against Paul Petersen comes to a close. Selling prices and interest rates are State aid for that leave, however, has been depleted. During yesterday’s meeting of the Sevier County Quorum Court, justices of the peace heard an update on the county’s new hospital currently in the construction process. In other business, the quorum court also voted 5-3 to maintain its traditional meeting date and time. that exist in our operating systems. Asa Hutchinson’s weekly statewide update. The school board then approved an expenditure of over $52,000 for a non-reoccuring appreciation bonus for contracted employees of the school district. With a new round of economic stimulus payments soon to be on their way, the IRS is warning people to be aware of a related text message scam. For more information, contact the chamber of commerce at (870) 898-2758. When making purchases online, use your credit card rather than a debit card or another form of payment. Ashdown School Board Member Rosa Bowman is passed the gavel after taking over the reigns as the next president of the Arkansas School Board Association. Quarantine can end after seven days if the individual has received a negative PCR test and are continuing to take precautions and show no symptoms. But the aesthetic effects of overgrazing are secondary to the actual ecological impacts that may be taking place, Philipp said. An estimated 175 million Americans will get stimulus checks with the first payments going out this week or next, according to Larry Kudlow, director of the U.S. National Economic Council.. The Ashdown Christmas Parade will be held Monday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. It only took several days for the first doses to arrive. That leaves 82 confirmed and probable cases in Howard County. Arkansas State Parks are of course asking visitors to recreate responsibly and abide by rules instituted due to COVID-19. Sevier County Quorum Court heards update on new hospital  12/15/2020. Active cases did see a slight drop on Sunday, dropping by nine to a current total of 89. New; 15:53. The sheriff’s office said the saddles belonged to a young man who had worked all summer to be able to afford the custom, handmade saddles. Total cases grew by 22 to 1,151. Stacy said her office is hoping to get the word out to landowners that the office is poised to help with their hog eradication efforts. Anyone interested in entering a float in this year’s parade must contact Lockesburg City Hall by Dec. 4 to be judged as a contestant. And many with a connection to De Queen. The ducks have a brief rest between the segments of this year’s hunting season. During this temporary closure, any player who wins more than $500 must mail in their winning ticket. This year’s winners included, in the commercial category, Kindred at Home with first place, Ben’s Plumbing with second place and Pilgrim’s Pride with third place. Across Arkansas, state health officials reported one of their highest one-day increases in new cases with 3,184 reported yesterday. A total of 1,950 new confirmed and probable cases of the virus were reported on Tuesday during Gov. Hutchinson said Thanksgiving Day was an opportunity this year to recognize the supreme efforts made by healthcare workers in Arkansas, and to thank Arkansans who are helping combat the virus by following state guidelines. Total confirmed and probable cases rose by 18 to 2,868. Dennis faces a number of felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, maintaining a drug premise, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft by receiving. FURTHER NOTES AND EXPLANATIONS OF BREAKEVEN/CLOSE The Pfizer is a two-stage vaccine whose initial dose will need to be followed up with a booster shot some 28 days later. Items on the agenda include an update from the Sevier County Medical Center Board of Governors. ADH updates local COVID-19 figures   12/15/2020. If you’re idea of hunting for birds is with a pair of binoculars, well, there’s a special event coming up for you as well. Shop with a Cop to bring Christmas to local children in need this holiday season   12/15/2020. The Cutout. The victim was able to contact police who then began a search for Love. Deaths remain at 19. are firm at year end but may weaken next week. Use plastic food and water bowls. According to the Oklahoma Department of Health, McCurtain County reported two new active cases on Thursday. moving quickly to take advantage of multi-year highs for corn and grain Only hunters 6-15 years old may harvest deer during this special hunt. to our daily lives. Howard County reported two fewer active cases on Thursday. In neighboring counties, Little River saw one additional active case on Monday for a total of 19. The severe damage also made identifying the remains of the fallen sailors so difficult. Total cases grew to 2,509. State police records show 22-year-old Bernard Edwards, Junior, of Fulton and an unidentified minor were killed in that accident. That raises the county’s COVID-19 death toll to 16 since the pandemic began. Some believe feeder prices have overrun the mark given the The first phase will provide vaccines to healthcare workers in the highest risk setting for exposure to the virus. For more information contact your local library. Family, friends and fellow librarians gathered yesterday at the De Queen Library for a ceremony to unveil the memorial bench and highlight Eastwood’s legacy to the library. Total cases grew by five to 651. That raises the county’s death toll from the virus to 38. This agreement allows residents of the Marshall Islands to reside in the United States with nothing more than a passport and a plane ticket. The Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health Center has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to offer a free and anonymous counseling service to help deal with personal stress. He was arrested in October of last year. New hires would also start off at a raised amount of $13 per hour. Active cases rose by 1,323 over the same period and now number over 24,000. Packer bids of $112 continued to pick off a few cattle but more Sevier County reported a net decrease of four active cases over the weekend, leaving 95 as of Sunday. In a year that brought many surprises, 2020 also included Sevier County’s first-ever tropical storm warning after Hurricane Laura made landfall in August. Hutchinson also provided an update on the initial arrival in Arkansas of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call earlier that evening but were unable to locate the suspect in the incident. markets. All four saddles have since been returned to their owner. Total confirmed and probable cases rose by five to 2,135. Deaths remain at 38.According to the Oklahoma Department of Health, McCurtain County reported 14 fewer active cases yesterday. Of those, the majority will be going to Hospitals in Northwest Arkansas where the virus’ impact has been the most severe, according to several news agencies. De Queen was one of several locations used by Petersen to hide the women as they completed their pregnancies. Total cases rose by three over the same period to 843. The site of the wreck was on Highway 371 east of Lockesburg.The investigating state trooper determined the 2008 Honda Pilot was negotiating a curve on the eastbound lane when the driver lost control. Gov. Horses should be kept in a warm, dry, stable and are usually draped with a blanket to help trap heat. The investigation also led deputies to a second suspect, Presley. But in a span of a decade Arkansas’ minimum hourly wage has increased by $4.75 through the citizen initiative process. This program is held each year during the holiday season through a partnership between the De Queen Police Department, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, the Sevier County Department of Human Services and the De Queen Walmart store. Total confirmed and probable cases grew to 929. They will be followed by the elderly and most vulnerable populations, then Arkansas teachers and school staff and then, finally, the general population. Total cases rose by 39 to 1,243. The department has a stash of Vietnam-era M-16 rifles but Simmons said these are completely worn out. LITTLE RIVER COUNTY – A number of Christmas themed events are coming up in Little River County. However, quarantine can end after 10 days with no follow-up testing as long as symptoms are not present and the individual takes precautions. 46-year-old Sean David Womble is facing the felony charge after a 12-year-old girl informed family members of the sexual abuse in September, according to the arrest affidavit. the new administration. Deaths increased by 66 over the same period to 3,603 since the start of the outbreak. Total cases now number 1,113. A strong business community, Wiley stressed, translates into a strong overall community. During a slideshow presentation, Hutchinson said Southwest Arkansas continues to see the highest rate of COVID-19 patients in the state who require ICU treatment. Adriana Hogg, a teacher at Dierks High School and Eastwood’s granddaughter, said the memorial bench and yesterday’s ceremony was a touching remembrance for her grandmother. In all, Arkansas reported 3,039 new cases yesterday. last year. Brown said the action was taken in regards to a personal matter relating to Simmons and not in his capacity as police chief or in relation to any other city business. people who recognize the risk of disease, the value of special beef meet those challenges will rest with the ability of the beef industry to Robert Bastarache was recognized with the Individual Award for Natural Resource Leadership. Ray said it’s uncertain if any of these three businesses are even interested in applying with the state to sell alcohol. The popular Arkansas Wildlifecalendar is part of the subscription. 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