Little Bitty City Enrichment Center Receives $30,000 Grant to Expand Reach in Sevier County
Adena White
March 13, 2026
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Rhonda Barringer, Gillham Public Library
Curtis Black, Horatio High School
Jeff Brown, Mayor of De Queen
Janet Cantrell, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service
Wendy Clay, Lockesburg Public Library
Johyne Fisher, De Queen Public Library
Susan Lansdell, Winthrop Public Library
Deborah Neel, Horatio City Council
Kelli Parsons, De Queen-Mena Educational Cooperative
Mary Runnels, Arkansas Department of Human Services
Catherine Smith, Horatio Public Library
Angie Walker, Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice & Allergy Clinic
Alexis Young, Little Bitty City Enrichment Center
Gayla Youngblood, Horatio Public Schools
The E8 Sevier County Alliance is advancing food security, literacy, physical activity, maternal health, and mental health to support young children and families. As a LEARNS Local Lead organization, the coalition is strengthening early childhood programs through community partnerships. Additionally, funding from No Kid Hungry has increased summer meal distribution by 182%, earning the coalition statewide recognition for its hunger relief efforts. The community also continues to promote early literacy and physical activity through the Early Learning Parks Project, expanding book trees and playground equipment and developing plans for a new StoryWalk®.
Excel by Eight is dedicated to supporting families and children across Arkansas, including right here in Sevier County. Learn more about these efforts by exploring articles or joining the county committee.
