De Queen High Graduate Ashlyn Chambers Member of UCA Scholars Program
The University Scholars Program at the University of Central Arkansas is pleased to announce that Ashlyn Chambers has been accepted as a member of the incoming Fall 2020 class of honors scholars.
This highly selective award is made to 30 graduating high school students from Arkansas and elsewhere. Members of the incoming class are selected using a holistic admission process that requires an application essay, recommendation, and review of the student’s transcript.
The child of Adam and Lori Chambers, Ashlyn Chambers is a graduate of De Queen High School, achieving a GPA of 4.0172, and earning the following academic distinctions: Daughters of the American Revolution selection, History Rotary Award, Chemistry Academic Award, and Heisman Scholarship School Winner. Along with earning 37 college hours while in high school and earning a 31 on the ACT (superscore of 33), Ashlyn was a member of the following organizations: National Honor Society, Gifted and Talented, Interact Club, and the Lady Leopard basketball and track teams.
Acceptance into the University Scholars Program comes with a stipend and private room upgrade scholarship valued at over $12,000, access to a living-learning community in Jefferson W. Farris Honors Hall, and participation in a unique interdisciplinary curriculum with ample opportunities for service learning, project-based education, collaborative work, undergraduate research, and travel support. In addition to the University Scholars Program Stipend, Ashlyn has received the UCA Excellence Scholarship and the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship for a total of over $54,000. She will be majoring in Nutrition Science and then plans to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Patricia Smith, under President Houston Davis, the University Scholars Program runs parallel to UCA’s Norbert O. Schedler Honors College to offer additional honors opportunities at UCA. The University Scholars Program seeks to develop high-achieving students as leaders who are ready to take action in their profession and community.
Summer Courses at UA Cossatot Begin June 1
UA Cossatot is offering several online courses this summer that are available in 4-week, 6-week, and 8-week terms. Most of these courses will begin on Monday, June 1, 2020, and it is not too late to sign up for classes.
Students who are home for the summer or who are living anywhere can find rewarding benefits by taking an online college course at UA Cossatot this summer.
The full list of classes can be viewed at www.cccua.edu/enroll.
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Click the following links to access the PDF version of the current or upcoming semester's full course schedule. Summer 2020 Schedule (5.18.2020) Fall 2020 Schedule (4.16.2020 Find specific courses through Campus Connect Course Search. There's no need to login.
In as little as four weeks, students can earn college credit hours that can be used to transfer or obtain a certificate or a degree at UA Cossatot.
To enroll in any one of the courses offered at UA Cossatot this summer, students need to contact a Student Services Advisor. Student Services Advisors include Lizz Garza, Jocelin Galvez, Holly Norman, Sheila McCandless, Rachel Barfield, Addison Hill, and Suzanne Ward. Their contact information can be found on the directory page of UA Cossatot’s website at www.cccua.edu/directory. Students can also sign up for classes by emailing Student Services at studentservices@cccua.edu.
The last day to sign up for classes is also June 1. For more information, please contact UA Cossatot’s Student Services department at studentservices@cccua.edu.
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Oklahoma SWAT Team Makes Arrests after Shooting of Teen under the Hwy 70 Mountain Fork River Bridge
Oklahoma SWAT team makes arrests after shooting of teen under the Hwy. 70 Mountain Fork River Bridge
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Oklahoma SWAT team makes arrests after shooting of teen under the Hwy. 70 Mountain Fork River bridge
An Idabel man shot and beat an Eagletown teen and another man Saturday and also threatened to bomb bridges around Idabel, law enforcement officers report. Only partial information was available on some parts of the incident as at least one was still occurring when the McCurtain Gazette went to press late Monday, but all information will be published when it is available.
Sevier County recognizes 4-H Teen Stars
Two 4-H members from Sevier County have been named Arkansas 4-H Teen Stars for their outstanding achievement in 4-H projects and activities, leadership, and community service.
This year’s honorees are Brayden Frachiseur and Alec Frachiseur.
Brayden Frachiseur is the son of Katrina Frachiseur and the late Jeremy Frachiseur. He is a member of the Goin’ Showin’ 4-H Club and has been active in 4-H for ten years.
Alec Frachiseur is the son of Tyler and Kimberly Frachiseur and the late Sonya Turner. He is a member of the Chapel Hill 4-H Club and has been active in 4-H for six years.
Brayden and Alec are two of 57 4-H youth selected for the honor this year. This year’s recipients represent 32 counties across the state who were selected from thousands of 4-H members statewide.
“The Teen Stars program recognizes youth who are making a difference in 4-H and in our community,” said Rex Herring, Sevier County Extension Agent-Staff Chair. “Both of these boys are go-getters and have been consistently working on developing knowledge and skills in their project areas and have proven themselves to be service-minded and capable leaders. We look forward to seeing how far they will go.”
Arkansas Teen Stars are selected based on their leadership ability, integrity, high moral standards and high goals, outstanding achievement in both project and service activities, their ability to work with others, a positive attitude, interest in the 4-H program and a general interest in organizations and activities for youth development. To be considered, a member must have completed a minimum of two years of 4-H work and be an active member.
Honorees are usually recognized during the Teen Star/Hall of Fame banquet at the statewide Teen Leader Conference, usually held at the Arkansas 4-H Center.
“Because of COVID-19, things will be a little different this year,” said Ashley Dingman, a 4-H program associate. “We’ve moved the Teen Leadership Conference online, and we’ll be recognizing each of our outstanding youth with a video specifically for our 2020 Teen Stars.”
The Teen Star recognition paves the way for youth to later apply to be 4-H Ambassadors who then become eligible to run for state officer positions. Any Teen Star who is graduating high school can also apply for the $1,000 Zack O. and Jennie D. Jennings scholarship.
4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Participation is free to youth in every county.
To learn about 4-H and other Extension programs in Arkansas, contact the Sevier County Cooperative Extension Service at (870) 584-3013 or visit www.uaex.edu. Follow us on Twitter at @UAEX_edu.
Council Gives the Go-ahead for new Subdivision to be Built
Council gives the go-ahead for new subdivision to be built
By Marty Bachman editor@dequeenbee.com
Council gives the go-ahead for new subdivision to be built
The De Queen City council unanimously gave the go-ahead to overturn a resolution and reinstate the replatting of Phase 3 of the Coulter Estates subdivision planned to be adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 subdivisions, north of De Queen High School.
De Queen Author, James Babb, Wins Best Book Award from Arkansas Historical Society
De Queen author, James Babb, wins ‘best book’ award from Arkansas Historical Society
By Marty Bachman editor@dequeenbee.com
De Queen author, James Babb, wins 'best book' award from Arkansas Historical Society
De Queen resident James Babb has won the Arkansas Historical Society's Susannah DeBlack Award for the best book in Arkansas history for young readers, for his book, "Weary Road." It is the third time Babb, whose books focus on the fourth grade and up reader, has won the award.
More Rainfall and River Flood Warnings Expected
Flood Warning Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1006 AM CDT Tue May 26 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...
Little River Near Idabel affecting McCurtain, Sevier and Little
River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
1006 AM CDT Tue May 26 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little River Near Idabel.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday
night to a crest of 30 feet just after midnight Tuesday. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 30 feet, Several hundred acres of lowland will flood
at the confluence of the Glover and Little Rivers. Farmers and
ranchers should move cattle and farm machinery to higher ground
until the high water ends.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 PM CDT Wednesday
evening.
Thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through end of the work
week as a closed low meanders near the region. An isolated strong
to severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, but widespread severe
weather is not anticipated. However, more rainfall could lead to
a renewed threat for flash flooding.Camping Spots Closed on Area Lakes Due to Heavy Rains
Recent heavy rains and high water have caused the closing of both Story Creek and Pine Ridge areas on De Queen Lake. The Bellah Mine area has yet to reopen after storm damage this spring. That leaves Oak Grove Park as the only open camping area on the lake.
VIDEO: Ray, Brown, Lofton & Walker Visited with Hinton on Ed 88 Tuesday Morning
Dr. Jason Lofton, De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown, Sevier County Judge Greg Ray, and Sevier County JP Angie Walker give us the details of a drive through COVID-19 screening in De Queen this Saturday, May 30th at the fire station.
Be Careful on Roadways this Memorial Day
Please drive carefully on this rainy Memorial Day. This motorist wound up well off of Collin Raye Drive near the UA Cossatot Amphitheater.
Belleville Cemetery Homecoming Cancelled
The Belleville Cemetery Association regrets that their 75th annual Homecoming Celebration scheduled for Sunday, June 7th has been cancelled due to the safety concerns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Belleville Cemetery Association looks forward to next year when they will plan for their 75th Diamond Anniversary celebration that will take place on the first Sunday in June in 2021.
Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught
Memorial Day will be different this year. The threat of the coronavirus will limit the large gatherings of people who typically come together at ceremonies.
But the virus cannot stop us from taking a moment of private reflection to honor the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who died protecting freedom.
Arkansas was and is home to so many brave men and women who deserve our recognition. Our state lost 2,183 Arkansans in World War I.
World War II had a great economic and social impact on the people of Arkansas. During the war, an estimated 194,645 Arkansans served the nation in the various branches of the U.S. armed forces. That was approximately 10% of our state’s population in 1940. As a result of combat, 3,519 Arkansans lost their lives.
Arkansans continued to answer the call to serve. There were 461 Arkansans who lost their lives in the Korean War and 588 during the Vietnam War.
We lost 4 of our own in Desert Storm, 33 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and 29 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
And today, there are thousands who serve willing to put their lives on the line to protect our freedom still.
In 2017, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 281 which instructed the Secretary of State to erect a monument honoring Gold Star Families. The monument is located directly behind the Capitol and was dedicated last fall. The Gold Star Family Memorial Monument honors those families who sacrificed more than most of us, and illustrates that the United States has citizens in every community willing to make such sacrifices. It further illustrates that families suffer and grieve when a dear relative is lost, and without their sacrifices, freedom could not and would not have been preserved.
Monuments and ceremonies are just two of hundreds of ways to honor our men and women in uniform, but the one act of appreciation each of us can do, even in the middle of a pandemic, is to be the kind of American worth fighting for.
From the Office of the Chancellor
We are now several months in to the COVID-19 outbreak and UA Cossatot has been working diligently to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. Now that we know our summer courses will be offered online, our attention has already shifted to how we will approach the Fall 2020 semester.
While we will keep relying on guidance from the Governor’s office, our state health care professionals and the University of Arkansas System, we will also be developing a local plan so our campuses can safely be open for students this fall.
To aid in our Fall 2020 decisions, I have appointed the UA Cossatot COVID-19 Task Force. This is a task force that is comprised of committees that will oversee developing our campus strategy for a safe Fall 2020 semester. The task force is comprised of the following committees: Contingency Planning, Academics and Student Assistance, Communicable Diseases, Communications, Events, Facilities/Partners/Contractors/Logistics, Finances, Health and Safety/Environmental Safety, Human Resources, Outreach/Alumni, Athletics, Information Technology.
These committees have already started working on contingency plans in all of these areas. They will be taking into account several different scenarios that UA Cossatot could face this fall. The scenarios range from the most likely to the most unlikely and will include how UA Cossatot will respond to each.
We feel that this contingency plan, along with continued input and guidance from the Governor’s office, health care professionals around the state and the University of Arkansas System will allow UA Cossatot to be fully prepared to have a safe and productive fall semester for our students, staff, and the community members we serve each day.
While we do not know what the future holds in regards to the COVID-19 outbreak, we do know we need to be prepared and we feel that the COVID-19 Task Force will create the blueprint that will allow this to happen.
We are seeing many students already enrolling for summer and fall and our registration is certainly still open for both semesters. We have made our entire registration process available online for the safety and convenience of our students. We are also working on virtual tours of our campuses. Our website contains all the information students need to register: https://www.cccua.edu.
These are unprecedented and unexplored times but we will all make it through by working together. You can always find more UA Cossatot information on Facebook (ED88 and UAC) and on our http://www.ed88radio.com and http://www.cccua.edu websites.
Thank You,
Dr. Steve Cole
Chancellor, UA Cossatot
Cossatot Community College
UA Cossatot embraces diversity and is committed to improving the lives of those in our region by providing quality education, outstanding service, and relevant industry training. The University of Arkansas - Cossatot Community College offers degrees and certificates in more than two dozen fields.
Greg Ray and Manya Wood in the Ed 88 Studios Thursday Morning
Joining Loren on the Ed Morning Show Thursday were Sevier County Judge Greg Ray and District Judge Manya Wood discussing the rules regarding admittance to the courthouse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today on Ed 88, Judge Manya Wood discussed the new attendance requirements. For district court in Sevier County. This is a list of those requirements.
DISTRICT COURT GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19
Masks will be required of everyone entering the courthouse. Defendant’s, witnesses and attorneys must bring a mask.
Everyone will be screened prior to entering the courthouse per the Arkansas Department of Health and CDC guidelines.
Attorneys will be required to contact their clients and any witnesses they will be using the day of court to ensure compliance with these guidelines.
All parties present in the courthouse and courtroom will be required to maintain the six foot (6’) social distancing requirement.
Public restroom access will be limited.
You will be required to wait in your car until it is time for you to enter courthouse. You will be called when it is your turn, therefore, if you do not have an attorney, you must have a working cell phone.
All people will be required to check in through the main entrance to the courthouse on the east side of the courthouse square;
Only the person that has a court date will be allowed into the courtroom during arraignments, unless that person is a minor, then a parent or guardian will be allowed with the minor. Absolutely no children will be allowed into the courtroom unless they are involved in the case and you have permission to bring them.
District Court Arraignment check in on June 9, 2020, will be as follows:
Last names beginning with letters A – D at 8:30 am;
Last names beginning with letters E – L at 9:30 am;
Last names beginning with letters M – Z at 10:30 am;
District Court Trials on June 9, 2020 are set on an individual time slot basis. Contact District Court at (870) 584-7311 to determine when you should arrive for your trial.
Horatio City Hall will be Closed Monday for Memorial Day
UA Cossatot Virtual Tour for Fall Registration
Time to start planning for the future! Fall registration is underway now at UA Cossatot. For a taste of what we have to offer, check out this short video, then visit: www.cccua.edu
We would love to talk about how we can help you achieve your goals. And when you get your Associate's Degree at UAC, you can transfer to UA Fayetteville and pay the same low tuition you enjoyed at Cossatot! A member of our Cossatot family is standing by to answer all your questions and get you started on whatever career path you choose!
Summer Employment Opportunity!
Husqvarna, L&G facility, is currently accepting high school and college student applications for employment during the summer months for second shift. Openings include Motor Testers, Material Handlers, and Production workers.
Pay range $13.40- $15.15 per hour. Hourly pay rate includes a $2.00 per hour temporary premium.
Students must meet the minimum age requirement.
Apply at 1 Poulan Drive in Nashville, AR.
Sevier County Chamber "Sevierly" Strong Merchandise Available Now
Our Sevierly Strong online store is now up and ready to take orders on shirts and hats! All proceeds will go towards local business recovery efforts. Click the SHOP NOW button at the top right of our page or visit...
https://my-site-109498-104305.square.site/
and place your order today!
Sevier County REA Customers were Without Power for Several Hours Sunday
More than 260 customers in Sevier County were without power for over 7 hours Sunday, May 17, beginning at around 9:30 a.m. due to a fire at a substation. Power was restored just after 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
Sunday morning, Southwest Arkansas Electric REA posted on Facebook, “We are currently experiencing equipment issues at our De Queen Substation. We are working on the faulty equipment and hope to have it replaced soon. Thank you for your patience.”