Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I register to vote?

Residents can register at the Sevier County Courthouse in the County Clerk's office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call 870-642-2852

2. Where is City Hall and what are the office hours?

City Hall is located at 220 N. Second Street. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

3. Can I vote absentee?

Applications for an absentee ballot may be obtained either by phoning 870-642-2852 or visiting the county clerk's office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

4. Who do I contact to arrange public utility services?

Phone service -- Windstream Communications, 1-800-501-1754
Water and sewer service -- City Hall at 870-584-3445
Electrical Service -- AEP/SWEPCO, 888-216-3523
Gas service -- Centerpoint Energy, 1-800-992-7552
Cable TV -- Allegiance Communications, 1-800-937-1397

5. Who do I contact to find out about garbage and recycling pickup?

The De Queen Sanitation Department operates four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). To find out the garbage pickup schedule, call 870-584-3445 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sevier County collects paper and plastic for recycling at the Sevier County Jail on Robinson Road in De Queen. Recyclables may be dropped off any time of day or night.

6. When do I need a building permit and how do I obtain one?

For information about building permits, contact Ray Sowell, code enforcement officer, at 870-642-5643.

7. Where do I pay for a traffic ticket?

Traffic tickets may be paid to District Court Clerk Phyllis Price. Her office is located on the second floor of the Sevier County Courthouse.

8. Who do I call if I have a water leak?

If you have a water leak, you should call city hall at 870-584-3445. After hours, call 870-584-7891.

9. Who do I call if I have a sewer problem?

If you have a sewer problem, call De Queen City Hall at 870-584-3445 or after hours call 870-584-7892.

2012 Consumer Confidence Report: What's in your water? Click HERE for the 2012 Consumer Confidence Report on the City of De Queen water system.
Soccer Leopards Win Two: The De Queen High School soccer team returned to the winners column after spring break with a pair of victories. The senior board blanked visiting Wickes 6-0. The Lady Leopards won 3-0.
Archery Team Places Fifth: The De Queen High School archery team finished fifth among 28 teams at the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools program state tournament at Hot Springs. Coach Jody Cowart carried 23 competitors to the event, with 12 archers scoring. Hannah Wahls had the best score for De Queen with 281 out of 300 possible points.
Disc Golf Course Opens: A new 18-hole disc golf course recently opened for play in Herman Dierks Park. The course covers the parks 43 acres. Disc golf is similar to regular golf but instead of hitting a ball into a hold, the object is to throw a disc into a basket.
Relay For Life set May 10: Work is already underway on the 2013 Relay for Life event in Sevier County. This year's Relay will be held May 10, at Leopard Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

A bass tournament to benefit Relay for Life is scheduled April 20 on Dierks Lake.

The deadline for sponsors is March 20. For more information, contact Chairman Emmy Bailey at 870-703-4878. Other contacts include Janett Elizondo, 870-784-3654; Becky Mathey at 479-216-2514 or Brenda Sillivan at 870-584-7936.
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New City Zoning Map: The latest zoning map for the City of De Queen is now available in digital form.
Red Men Cemetery: The City of De Queen has implemented a $25 recording fee at Red Men Cemetery in order to be able to keep burial information up to date. For details, click here.

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