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08/16/2024

IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY! Let's kick off the weekend right with The Morning Brew!

08/14/2024

A burn ban will go into effect for the entirety of Sevier County beginning at midnight tonight. The announcement comes ahead of at least a week of dangerously high temperatures and after several weeks of little to no rain.

Sevier County has joined Montgomery County as one of two counties in Arkansas to implement a burn ban as of Wednesday morning. Under the burn ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited unless a written permit is obtained from the Sevier County Office of Emergency Management.

08/14/2024

Taking a moment to recognize one of the hardest working and nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing, Jacob Morales, who last Thursday worked all day at Pinnacle Propane, then came to Horatio, set up bouncy houses for Horatio Elementary's Back to School Bash, went to New Life Church for Service and then came back to Horatio Elementary around 8:30pm to load up the bouncy houses. He did it all with a smile.
Jacob, we appreciate all you do! Keep up the great work!

08/14/2024

It's Whatever Wednesday! Kick off your morning right with The Brew Crew!

08/13/2024

At the August 12 De Queen Rotary Club meeting, popular statewide columnist and sports broadcaster Rex Nelson painted a positive economic picture for the future of Arkansas.

Starting in the southern half of the state, Nelson says he’s convinced that the projected lithium boom in the Lafayette County area is for real. Standard Lithium, a Canadian-based company, has already invested tens of millions. Then about a year ago, Exxon Mobile announced in the Wall Street Journal that they were getting in the lithium business. In fact, Exxon predicted that 15% of the lithium produced in the world would be processed in Southwest Arkansas. Nelson estimated that would mean a six-billion-dollar industry in order to accomplish that 15% goal.

Nelson foresees the lithium boom being like a massive freight train in that it’s slow to get started but will gain momentum fast. He predicts that the processing plants will be in Lafayette County, but that most of the workers will reside in Texarkana and Magnolia.

Also in South Arkansas, Nelson told Rotarians that the defense industry in Camden now means about 3,000 jobs and they’re looking for more employees to fill additional jobs. Most of the defense weapons in Ukraine are made right here in South Arkansas.

In Northwest Arkansas, both Tyson Foods and Walmart have required many of their white-collar workers around country to relocate to Arkansas. Walmart is constructing a one-billion-dollar corporate campus. Alice Walton is adding 100,000 square feet to the Crystal Bridges Museum and is launching a Medical School in the region.

In Northeast Arkansas, Big River Steel will soon make Mississippi County the largest steel-producing county in the United States.

In Fort Smith, fighter pilots from U.S allies all over the world will come to train. That’s projected to have a one-billion-dollar annual economic impact.

In Central Arkansas, its estimated that Amazon now has grown to over 4,000 employees. And that has prompted companies like Tractor Supply, Dollar General, and Home Depot to open nearby distribution centers that employ another 2,000.

Agriculture is still number one in Arkansas. The Delta in Southeast Arkansas continues to help feed the world.

Nelson says that this economic development statewide helps every Arkansan. Economic growth allows the legislature to continue to cut taxes.

Record numbers of people are relocating to Arkansas because they’re looking for low cost of living, less traffic, less crime, and friendly people. Nelson says newcomers are also looking for outdoor recreational opportunities and Arkansas delivers with world class cycling, hiking, float streams, rock climbing, clear water lake scuba diving, bird watching, and more.

Nelson, who’s served as the radio voice for Ouachita Baptist for the past 40 years and hosts the popular statewide high school football scoreboard show that airs on 70+ radio stations around the state, is a Senior Editor and columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Nelson was introduced by Rotarian Jay Bunyard, who arranged the program.

08/12/2024

Wishing all students and families a fantastic start to the new school year! Be careful out there!

08/12/2024

It's Monday AGAIN. Come kick off your week right with The Brew Crew!

08/10/2024

The 87th annual Sevier County Fair is officially underway today! This morning's poultry show kicked off the livestock exhibitions and the rabbit show will follow. Tons of stuff planned throughout Aug. 17 so make sure to come by and come by often!

08/09/2024

Brandan Cowen is the Week 12 Free Gas Friday Winner.

He visited your #1 Country Studios earlier Friday morning, August 9th, to pick up his $50 check. Brandan registered at Prime Country Meats and redeemed his check at Sevier County Farmer’s Coop. Presenting Brandon (left) his check is Bunyard Broadcasting’s Jacob Bunyard (right).

Free Gas Friday will continue for the next three weeks, so make sure you register at each of our sponsoring locations before Friday of each week and tune in to the morning show on Fridays to see if you are the week’s lucky winner.

08/09/2024

Kathy Hodges came in your #1 Country Studios earlier Friday morning, August 9th, to talk about the upcoming Sevier County Fair and Rodeo beginning Saturday, August 10th, through Saturday, August 17th.

There will be a poultry show this Saturday, August 10th, beginning at 10 am followed by a rabbit show at 11 am. The Sevier County Fair Beauty Pageant and Talent Contest will be held at 4 pm at De Queen High School Auditorium. Admission is free. There will also be a fish show on Sunday, August 11th, at 3 pm.

The selfie contest is still ongoing. You can take a picture at the sign of the Fair’s sponsors and submit to their page where you can win $100. You can submit multiple entries, but have to take a picture at different sponsor locations. The Walkers will also give away a pizza for a lucky winner if you take a selfie at their sign.

The deadline for the haybale decorating contest is Friday, August 9th, at midnight. Cost is $25 and decorations are due Monday, August 12th, before 9am.

08/09/2024

It's FRIDAY! Join the Morning brew!

08/08/2024

08/07/2024

Very exciting news!

Courtesy of Patrick Massey of KDQN and the De Queen Bee DE QUEEN – After several years of planning...

08/07/2024

Late last week, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to witness the sweetest thing..........a father bringing his daughter flowers for her birthday.
Shout out to Amy Harrison at Sevier County Medical Center. Happy belated Birthday from all of us at the KDQN Studios!

08/07/2024

Edit: PUP HAS BEEN PICKED UP. Is this your dog? Heeler mix with a noticeable collar imprint, male. He is resting in the back of the KDQN building.

08/07/2024

Greg Revels enjoying National Night Out! The event is on until 8pm tonight, so you still have time to stop by!

08/06/2024

It's totally Tuesday and we need a reason to keep this week going. Come hang out with us!

08/05/2024

Ethan Wolcott spoke to the De Queen Rotary Club during their weekly scheduled meeting at their new location, Micah 6:8, on Monday, August 5th, about the POWER Grant.

Ethan started by giving an introduction about UA Cossatot. The POWER Grant is designed to support students who aspire to become licensed teachers, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Nurses (RN). To qualify, students must be enrolled at UA Cossatot and work towards credentials of one of these professions. The POWER grant is an equity grant because the amount of financial assistance provided depends on the specific needs of the participant. The grant can assist with examination fees, uniforms, utility assistance, transportation cost assistance, childcare costs, and more.

UA Cossatot’s mission is to continue to be a leader in education by offering relevant industry training and ensuring our students are well-prepared for their future careers. UA Cossatot is committed to maintaining small class sizes, low tuition, and innovative course offerings to meet the needs of their diverse student body.

08/05/2024

How was your weekend?! Sorry for the break, we are back to picking one photo a week for our cover photo contest! We’ll be drawing July’s winner TOMORROW!
Drop your pics below to be entered in August’s gift basket giveaway!

08/05/2024

It's Monday! Come kick off your week right with The Brew Crew!

08/01/2024

Amanda Mangum with the Sevier County Fair Association stopped by your #1 Country Studios earlier Thursday morning, August 1st, to talk about the upcoming Sevier County Fair and Rodeo on Saturday, August 10th, through Saturday, August 17th.

There is a rodeo banner selfie contest currently taking place. The sponsors have Sevier County Fair and Rodeo signs up where all you have to do is take a selfie and post on their page where they will do a drawing for a free meal and $100 at the rodeo on Friday and Saturday at the rodeo. You can enter the contest multiple times, but you have to post at different sponsoring locations.

The Fair Association is still taking sponsorship. Amanda is also over the Educational Building where ages 5 and over can enter. The educational building will have baked goods, canning, vegetables, and paintings and will be open Sunday, August 11th, from 2-5 pm, Monday, August 12th, from 6-8 pm, and Tuesday, August 13th, from 8-9 in the morning.

The parade will be Friday, August 16th, starting at 6 pm at the Administration Building downtown and anyone can enter. There will be a free circus on Friday, August 16th, and Saturday night, August 17th. You have to be 5 years old to show an animal on Saturday, August 10th.

08/01/2024

FRIDAY LITE! Come hang out!

07/31/2024