Tuesday's COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the AR Dept of Health

Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 5

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: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 1

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 3

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 2

Sunday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 17
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 6

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: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 1

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 2

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 1

Renovations Continue at UA Cossatot Lockesburg Campus

UA Cossatot Partners With Pilgrim's Pride for the Better Futures Program

UA Cossatot announces its new partnership with Pilgrim’s Pride for its students and future students.

In May, Chancellor of UA Cossatot, Dr. Steve Cole signed an agreement with Pilgrim’s Pride in De Queen to be part of the local Better Futures program.

With this local program, any Pilgrim’s Pride employee and their dependents may attend UA Cossatot tuition-free for any field of study they choose.

According to Chancellor Cole, “It's a tremendous day for education in our region as this will open doors for hundreds, if not thousands, of Pilgrim's Pride employees and their family members. UA Cossatot is proud to partner with Pilgrim's Pride on this endeavor as it will be a game changer for many families and our economy as a whole."

This program will begin in fall 2021 and UA Cossatot will be working with Pilgrim’s Pride to establish a seamless recruitment and enrollment process. More information on the Better Futures program can be found at https://betterfutures.jbssa.com/.

VIDEO: Mural Girl - Darlene Taylor in SW Arkansas

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.

Pictured left to right/top row: Instructor Brittany Stone, Franchezca Butler, Kayla Harris, Kyron Starr, Angela Baker.
Bottom row: Blanca Hernandez, Shanika Wright

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas. .

Today and Tonight... By tonight, locally heavy rainfall from widespread showers and thunderstorms can produce isolated flash flooding, especially along the U.S. Highway 82 corridor in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas. .

Friday through Wednesday... Showers and thunderstorms will return across the region Thursday night and into Friday morning. This activity will be associated with a squall line, and some of these storms can be strong to severe, particularly north of I-20. Damaging winds will be the primary threat with this activity.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of emergency management personnel...amateur radio operators...and storm spotters may be needed for Thursday night. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines.