Grand Opening Ceremony to Mark Completion of UA Cossatot’s ERC Renovation
VIDEO: Flooded Roads in SW Arkansas
Slight traffic delay Tuesday afternoon, 06/08, on the east side of De Queen as the ARDOT manages a single lane of vehicles through the overflowing waters of Bear Creek along the Old Lockesburg Highway near the hatchery.
Wednesday COVID-19 SW Arkansas Active Cases and Vaccinations Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 1
Nursing Assistant Training Program at UA Cossatot in Nashville Beginning in July
Nursing Assistant Program
This 90-hour training combines classroom instruction, lab activities, and supervised practical training in a nursing facility. It prepares students for all aspects of nursing assisting. Successful completers receive a certificate, and are eligible to take the State competency exam. $691 (includes $645 tuition plus $46 for textbooks)
Register by: July 7
Date: July 15 – August 12 (Mondays - Thursdays)
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Nashville
Instructor: Melba Hess
16 hours of clinical training will be conducted in a long term care facility within the UA Cossatot service area.
National Weather Service Excessive Rainfall Briefing for SW Arkansas
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Arkansas...northwest Louisiana...
southeast Oklahoma and northeast Texas, including the following
areas, in Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier and Union. In northwest Louisiana,
Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne and Webster. In southeast Oklahoma,
McCurtain. In northeast Texas, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee,
Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Red River,
Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.
* From 7 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday morning
* Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts
possible. Rain amounts may occur in a short period of time and may
impact locations that have seen heavy rainfall over the last few
days.
* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
We are expecting an active day across the state regarding heavy rainfall and flash flooding potential. With the morning forecast package, the Weather Prediction Center introduced a Moderate risk of excessive rainfall for much of southwest and central Arkansas. The potential 2 to 3 inches of rain over the risk area with some locally greater amounts coupled with antecedent heavy rainfall the last few days has led to a compromised soil surface and increased flash flooding vulnerability. Please see the attached briefing for more in depth information regarding flash flooding potential over the next few days.
Monday's SW Arkansas COVID-19 Active Case Numbers and Vaccines
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 0
Friday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 0
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 0
Vendors for Stand-Up America Celebration in Nashville June 26th
If you would like to be a vendor at the upcoming Stand-Up for America Celebration on June 26th starting at 1:00 p.m. at the City park…call the park office (845-7405) and schedule a spot for your vendor booth. All Chamber members there is no charge, otherwise the price is: $50.00 for food vendors, and $25.00 for all others.
There will be an antique car show, and a softball tournament going on in the park that day as well. Come join us in the 100 year old birthday of the Chamber, and tribute to our country and our service men and women!!
Thanks,
Mike Reese,
Director
Thursday COVID-19 Active Cases Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 0
UA Cossatot Recognizes Concurrent Graduates
UA Cossatot Reopens Emergency Financial Aid Grants for Summer & Fall
Tuesday's COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the AR Dept of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 0
UA Cossatot Phlebotomy Graduates
Six students recently graduated from the UA Cossatot Phlebotomy Technician Program.
This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures;, specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.
Friday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 5
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
Severe Weather Possible Across Arkansas Overnight Thursday into Friday Morning
Thursday COVID-19 Active Cases Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
VIDEO: UA Cossatot Career Services
LaDonna White, UAC Career Services Coordinator, talks about how her office can help students in selecting a career and in searching for employment.
A Success Story From One of Our Former Students at UA Cossatot, Rose Tran
Hello Everyone!
I wanted to share this success story of one of former students, Rose Tran. She was possibly our first international student having been an exchange student in high school, and she gave me permission to share her story. She recently graduated medical school and is starting her residency in the next month.
Tabetha Nguyen
“WOW! It’s finally the day!
12 years ago my parents sent me on a journey from Vietnam to America, not knowing what was going to come out of it. With lots of questions and lots of unknowns, I went. My graduation is a celebration only possible because of those who have been there for me. It is much more of a celebration of my parents who were so amazingly brave to send their 17-year-old daughter half way across the world. Because of them, I was given opportunities to explore and reach my potentials. It is a celebration of every single person who has touched my life and has taught me countless lessons of kindness, patience, and resilience. ❤️ Thank YOU!”
Tyson Foods Establishes Industrial Maintenance Scholarship with UA Cossatot Foundation
May 24, 2021
UA Cossatot Foundation recently received a $2,500 donation from Tyson Foods to establish the Tyson Technical Maintenance Scholarship.
The scholarship awards one student $2,500 who is in the Industrial Maintenance Program at UA Cossatot. This scholarship application will open in the summer and the recipient will be selected by the UA Cossatot Scholarship Committee in the fall 2021 semester.
UA Cossatot’s Director of Development, Dustin Roberts, said, “We greatly appreciate Tyson Foods' helping our students succeed. Tyson generously donated valuable equipment to our Industrial Maintenance program on the Lockesburg Campus, was our headline sponsor at Fiesta Fest, which provides scholarships to our students, and most recently establishing the Tyson Technical Maintenance Scholarship!”
For more information on establishing a scholarship with the UA Cossatot Foundation, contact Dustin Roberts at 870-584-1172 or droberts@cccua.edu.