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🌱 How a De Queen jury handled a tragic family shooting case

De Queen, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning De Queen! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a De Queen jury handled a tragic family shooting case
  • See how Sevier County’s jobless rate stacks up across Arkansas

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• De Queen man, 70, gets life plus 30 years in son's death (arkansasonline.com) — A 70-year-old De Queen man has been sentenced to life plus 30 years in state prison after a Sevier County jury found him guilty of killing one son and injuring another in 2022. Jurors saw home security video and heard testimony about his mental fitness before deciding consecutive sentences that will keep him in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for life.
   

• Clark County jobless rate down to 3.6% - (arkadelphian.com) — De Queen’s home county, Sevier, is reporting a low 2.8% unemployment rate, putting it among the stronger job markets in Arkansas. The report compares April 2026 jobless figures across Clark County, nearby South Arkansas counties, and statewide and national averages, giving context on how local workers are faring in the broader economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • 🔥 Safety first, flavor second.
    A few simple habits make a huge difference: • Keep a 10-foot safety zone around your grill — kids, pets, and anything flammable stay clear. •… (Nextdoor )
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in De Queen. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Texarkana teen arrested after pursuit in allegedly stolen vehicle (texarkanagazette.com)

Ok De Queen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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