Sevier News

, , , ,

Agriculture Education Agreement Takes Place with UA Cossatot and UA Fayetteville

, , , ,
ag pic.jpg

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, an articulation agreement was signed, creating a pathway for UA Cossatot students to transfer to University of Arkansas Fayetteville with an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture Education. Students interested in this field of study can now earn their associate's degree at UA Cossatot and then take their 60 credit hours to Fayetteville, where they can quickly transfer into a related agriculture program to obtain their bachelor's degree.

At UA Cossatot, agriculture students can take required general education courses and classes such as Agriculture Economics, Intro to Animal Science, and Principles of Horticulture to prepare them for their junior and senior-level coursework at University of Arkansas Fayetteville.

Students can take advantage of UA Cossatot's low tuition rate, which is $74 per credit hour, and then receive that same tuition rate after transferring. The exact tuition rate will be granted to students who live on campus at Fayetteville and those who obtain their Associate of Science degree in Agriculture Education from UA Cossatot. This opportunity is possible, due to the collaboration of universities and community colleges in Arkansas.

This educational pathway can lead to an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture Education and then a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences. It can also lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education, Communication, or Technology. This partnership will provide greater access

and preparation for careers in agricultural education in Arkansas, the region, and the nation to those qualified students who complete the 2+2 course curriculum.

For more information about this articulation agreement or to learn more about UA Cossatot's agriculture programs, please contact UA Cossatot Division Chair of Professional Studies, Barbara Lacefield, at blacefield@cccua.edu or 870-584-1217.###

, , , ,

Arkansas Revenue So Far In Fiscal Year Up 26% Compared To Same Time Last Year

, , , ,

As measured by double-digit gains in sales tax revenue in the state’s August report, Arkansans continued to spend through the summer despite COVID-19 worries, with gross revenue up almost 30% to $1.331 billion during the first two months (July-August 2020) of the fiscal year.

The gross general revenue was up 29.4% compared to the same period in 2019, and up 11.2% above the budget forecast, according to Wednesday’s report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/arkansas-revenue-so-far-fiscal-year-26-compared-same-time-last-year

Arkansas Revenue So Far In Fiscal Year Up 26% Compared To Same Time Last Year

As measured by double-digit gains in sales tax revenue in the state's August report, Arkansans continued to spend through the summer despite COVID-19 worries, with gross revenue up almost 30% to $1.331 billion during the first two months (July-August 2020) of the fiscal year.

, , , ,

UA School of Journalism to Run COVID-19 Website

, , , ,

The University of Arkansas School of Journalism is taking over the maintenance of www.ArkansasCOVID.com this month. The project, which also includes a Twitter account with more than 12,000 followers, analyzes statewide, COVID-19 data. Springdale resident and small business owner Misty Orpin launched the initiative in April as a way to better understand how the pandemic was affecting her community.

https://www.kuaf.com/post/ua-school-journalism-run-covid-19-website

UA School of Journalism to Run COVID-19 Website

The University of Arkansas School of Journalism is taking over the maintenance of www.ArkansasCOVID.com this month. The project, which also includes a Twitter account with more than 12,000 followers, analyzes statewide, COVID-19 data. Springdale resident and small business owner Misty Orpin launched the initiative in April as a way to better understand how the pandemic was affecting her community.

, , , , ,

Thursday's COVID-19 Numbers

, , , , ,

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 1,159
  Active Positive: 22
  Recovered: 1,125
  Deaths: 12
  Negatives: 5,565

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 425
  Active Positive: 32
  Recovered: 388
  Deaths: 5
  Negatives: 3,157

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 284
  Active Positive: 16
  Recovered: 253
  Deaths: 15
  Negatives: 1,448

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 225
  Active Positive: 15
  Recovered: 207
  Deaths: 3
  Negatives: 3,113

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 177
  Active Positive: 10
  Recovered: 166
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,743

Daily_numbers_09 03 20.png
map corona world.png
map corona.png
, , , ,

UA Cossatot YouthBuild Students Complete Mental Toughness Training

, , , ,
youbuild p 1.png
youbuild p 2.png
(from left to right) Hattie Vance, Timothy Stubbs, Jonathon Harrington, Raymond Perez, Coby Butler, and Sherriff Robert Gentry

(from left to right) Hattie Vance, Timothy Stubbs, Jonathon Harrington, Raymond Perez, Coby Butler, and Sherriff Robert Gentry

Jayden Pope is one of the students who was unavailable for the group picture

Jayden Pope is one of the students who was unavailable for the group picture

, , , ,

UA Cossatot Hosts Colts 2020 Benefit Golf Tournament August 29

, , , ,
golf 1.png
golf 2.png
(Left to Right) 1st row: Ashley Starks, Ra'naiya Kennedy, A'nayzia Jefferson, Mikayla Scott, Kyaira Jackson, Maya Hallman, Ashley Aguilar, and Kailynne Chaney

(Left to Right) 1st row: Ashley Starks, Ra'naiya Kennedy, A'nayzia Jefferson, Mikayla Scott, Kyaira Jackson, Maya Hallman, Ashley Aguilar, and Kailynne Chaney

(Left to Right) Dustin Bissell, Jeff Brown, Cory Mc Mellon, Stephen Sprick, Jon Bunyard, and Seth Tollett

(Left to Right) Dustin Bissell, Jeff Brown, Cory Mc Mellon, Stephen Sprick, Jon Bunyard, and Seth Tollett

UA Cossatot Cornhole Tournament Winners – Chris Richards and Stephen Miller

UA Cossatot Cornhole Tournament Winners – Chris Richards and Stephen Miller

, , , ,

Cooperative Extension Service Offers Free Virtual Estate Planning Workshops

, , , ,

Cooperative Extension Service offers free virtual estate planning workshops

By Tracy Courage

U of A System Division of Agriculture

Fast facts:

· Free estate planning workshop series: Sept. 10, 17, 24

· Covers estate planning, wills and trusts, asset protection, power of attorney · Register at https://bit.ly/UAEXEstatePlanning

UAEX Multi-County Virtual Estate Planning Sign Up Form

The University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service in Conway, Johnson, Faulkner, Pope, and Yell counties are preparing a workshop on estate planning to be held in three sessions lasting one hour each on September 10, 17, and 24.

LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service will offer a virtual three-part workshop series covering the basics of trusts, transfer of property, wills and other estate planning tools.

Three one-hour online sessions will be held 2-3 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, beginning Sept. 10. Topics will include:

• Sept. 10 — Estate planning basics and legal language

• Sept. 17 — Financial inventory and asset protection, advance directive and power of attorney

• Sept. 25 — Wills and trusts

Extension offices in Conway, Johnson, Faulkner, Pope and Yell counties are jointly hosting the workshop, which is free and open to all Arkansans. Register online at https://bit.ly/UAEXEstatePlanning.

For more information, contact Pope County Family & Consumer Science Agent Pamela Luker at 479-968-7098, or email pluker@uaex.edu.

To learn about other extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

, , , , ,

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

, , , , ,

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 1,159
  Active Positive: 22
  Recovered: 1,125
  Deaths: 12
  Negatives: 5,565

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 425
  Active Positive: 32
  Recovered: 388
  Deaths: 5
  Negatives: 3,157

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 284
  Active Positive: 16
  Recovered: 253
  Deaths: 15
  Negatives: 1,448

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 225
  Active Positive: 15
  Recovered: 207
  Deaths: 3
  Negatives: 3,113

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 177
  Active Positive: 10
  Recovered: 166
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,743

map corona world.png
map corona.png
Daily_numbers_09 02 20.png
, , ,

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Area

, , , 
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of southwest Arkansas...southeast Oklahoma and northeast
  Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas,
  Hempstead, Howard, Little River, Nevada and Sevier. In southeast
  Oklahoma, McCurtain. In northeast Texas, Red River.

* Through Wednesday evening

* Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts
  possible through Wednesday evening. The Watch area remains
  saturated from the heavy rainfall that has fallen over the last
  week. This additional heavy rainfall late tonight through
  Wednesday evening will likely result in flash flooding.

* 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.
nws logo.png
, , ,

Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

, , ,
deann pic 2.jpg

Now that in-person instruction has resumed in Arkansas schools, it is more important than ever to have an adequate level of COVID-19 testing.Without extensive testing, health experts cannot determine the level of community spread or give a reliable forecast.

This week, Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero urged Arkansans not to fall into the trap of testing fatigue. If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath OR if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 call ahead to your health care provider provider or schedule a test at an Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Local Health Unit. ADH continues to recommend testing for people who have been exposed even if that individual does not have symptoms.

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on that issue, it made exceptions for high-risk individuals and those in areas where local and state health officials feel it necessary to do so. Dr. Romero stressed this week that ADH feels it is important to test anyone who has been exposed regardless of symptoms. ADH also recommends testing if you have traveled out of state. Testing is available. Public health labs can also provide quick turn-around. Dr. Romero said they could deliver results in 48 hours. The state’s goal for August is to conduct 190,000 tests. That is close to 6% of the state’s population. As of Friday, the state was close to reaching that goal, with more than 160,000 tests conducted so far. While the health department may take your insurance information if you do not have a way to pay for the test, it is free of cost. Whether you have insurance or not, local health units will administer a test.

Here is a link to find your nearest health unit on our website www.arkansashouse.org.

, , , , ,

Tuesday's COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

, , , , ,

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 1,157
  Active Positive: 30
  Recovered: 1,115
  Deaths: 12
  Negatives: 5,559

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 425
  Active Positive: 35
  Recovered: 385
  Deaths: 5
  Negatives: 3,145

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 281
  Active Positive: 17
  Recovered: 250
  Deaths: 14
  Negatives: 1,446

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 224
  Active Positive: 16
  Recovered: 205
  Deaths: 3
  Negatives: 3,109

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 176
  Active Positive: 12
  Recovered: 163
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,737

Daily_numbers 09 01 20.png
map corona world.png
map corona.png
, , , , ,

Monday's Updated COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

, , , , ,

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 1,157
  Active Positive: 40
  Recovered: 1,105
  Deaths: 12
  Negatives: 5,518

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 423
  Active Positive: 35
  Recovered: 383
  Deaths: 5
  Negatives: 3,132

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 278
  Active Positive: 17
  Recovered: 247
  Deaths: 14
  Negatives: 1,437

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 224
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 195
  Deaths: 3
  Negatives: 3,068

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 174
  Active Positive: 14
  Recovered: 159
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,723

map corona.png
map corona world.png
Daily_numbers_08 31 20.png