VIDEO: Lance Bradshaw and Memorial Baptist Church Make $1000 Donation to the UAC Food Pantry
And now for another of our 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot this Spring.....Reason #1543....Our communities truly care for our students! Lance Bradshaw of Memorial Baptist Church donated $1000 to the UA Cossatot Food Pantry!
Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Virtual Career Center
Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot this Spring....Reason #247...The UAC Virtual Career Center. This online job resource is available to our current students, alumni, employers, and community residents. Just sign in and search jobs posted exclusively to our school. Visit our website at: https://www.collegecentral.com/cossatot/
Registration continues through Wednesday, January 13th. Classes begin Monday, January 11th.
VIDEO: Pilgrims Donates to Sevier County Medical Center for Walking Trail
Sevier County Med Center Monthly meeting as Pilgrims makes a check presentation to the board
Message From The Sevier County Library System
ATTENTION PATRONS: Due to the rising cases in Sevier County. The Sevier County Library Board has decided to go to curbside service only in all Sevier County Libraries beginning January 11, 2021. We are not sure how long we will have to close our lobby at this point but we will keep everyone informed. Also no donations are being accepted at this time. Please save them for us for a later date.
Thank you so much for your patience.
We can still make copies, faxes, notary (when in office) and check in and out items through our drop box.
Please call your local library for more information.
Blue Darter Heritage Campaign in Lockesburg
Thursday's COVID-19 Updated Numbers and Maps
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,705 new cases; 25,092 active cases; 1,321 hospitalized, which is down 2 from Tuesday; 217 on ventilators, which is down 7 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 65, for a total of 3,901; a total of 242,593 cases; 178,025 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,741; antigen tests, 4,477.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 470; Benton, 341; Washington, 334; Sebastian, 179; and Faulkner, 171.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
"We continue to see high numbers of new cases across the state. Be mindful of being a safe distance and protecting each other. It has been a tough day with the loss of another 65 of our friends and neighbors to COVID-19. Vaccine doses continue to be distributed across the state to those in Category 1-A, and we are also receiving additional doses each week.”
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 45
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 71
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 34
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 56
Active Probable Cases: 18
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 171
Active Confirmed Cases: 139
Active Probable Cases: 32
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 52
Active Probable Cases: 30
Student Ambassador Officers at UA Cossatot
Our fall 2020 semester is coming to an end and we want to acknowledge our amazing officers for Student Ambassadors this semester. President, Jhamilex Hernandez of Nashville; Vice-President, Belen Hernandez, of De Queen; Treasurer, Vanessa Hernandez of De Queen; and Recorder, Kasey Barton of Ashdown did a fantastic job. They represented UA Cossatot Student Ambassadors very well and were great leaders!
President - Jhamilex Hernandez
Vice-President, Belen Hernandez
Recorder - Kasey Barton
Treasurer - Vanessa Hernandez
Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Veterans
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring....Reason #1776...
At UAC, we love our military veterans!
UA Cossatot is an ‘approved college’ by the State Approving Agency for Veterans; whereby, military service veterans, veterans who were disabled in service, and the dependents of disabled or deceased veterans (children, spouses, widows) may be eligible to receive VA education benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs. To find out more, email our UAC Veterans' Affairs rep Shawna Stinnett: sstinnett@cccua.edu or visit our web site: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/veteran-affairs
The Spring 2021 semester begins Monday, January 11th at UA Cossatot.
Another of the 2021 Reasons for Attending UA Cossatot Next Spring - Native Americans
And now for another of our 2021 reasons to attend UA Cossatot this spring.....Reason #24....Native Americans living out-of-state, may be eligible for in-state tuition! Here in southwest Arkansas, we are proud of our Native American heritage, and members of a dozen tribes can apply for a waiver to qualify for in-state tuition at UA Cossatot. Waiver applications are available on our website at:
https://www.cccua.edu/.../NATIVE%20AMERICAN%20WAIVER...
For a complete schedule of classes, visit our website: https://www.cccua.edu/programs-of-study
The Spring 2021 semester begins Monday, January 11th!
4-H Teams up with Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club
On December 11, 2020, Sevier County 4-H Teen Stars and Ambassadors delivered toys to Little Bitty City Head Start in De Queen. Each year, the Brother’s Keepers hold various events to raise money to give back to Sevier County youth. Their main event is “Shop with a Brother’s Keeper” however, the Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club (BKMC) has recently assumed the responsibility for the Sevier County Toys for Tots program. This year, 4-H’ers were awarded the opportunity to assist with the Sevier County Toys for Tots program and planning. Aubrey Seymour the Ouachita District 4-H Vice-President and 4-H State Ambassador says, “The light in the children’s eyes was all it took to make my Christmas such a magical time this year.”
Left to right: Brayden Frachiseur, Hunter Frachiseur, Aubrey Seymour, and Ethan Wolcott assisted Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club with “Shop With a Brother’s Keeper” and Sevier County Toys for Tots programs.
Blue Darter Heritage Campaign in Lockesburg
Attention all former Lockesburg School students: The UA Cossatot Foundation has recently begun a new fundraising campaign called the Blue Darter Heritage Campaign.
The Blue Darter Heritage Campaign has been established to create revenue to complete renovations to UA Cossatot’s Lockesburg Campus. Donations received from this campaign will go towards the Blue Darter Museum, the Blue Darter Community Room, classroom technology and furnishings for the former Lockesburg Middle School, the Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium, as well as athletic support and scholarships for UA Cossatot students.
UA Cossatot Chancellor, Dr. Steve Cole said, “Since UA Cossatot obtained the old Lockesburg High School campus we have invested over one million dollars in its renovation and now we have the opportunity to essentially finish it up! That is why we have now established the Blue Darter Heritage Campaign. This campaign gives businesses and individuals a great way to honor Lockesburg’s past by not only offering naming opportunities for buildings and rooms on campus, but also to allow for donors to purchase pavers with loved ones names on them to help provide another way to preserve the past. Another cool part of this campaign is that 20% of all proceeds will go into a scholarship fund that is for students who reside in the 71846 Lockesburg zip code”.
Naming opportunities exist for donors wanting to leave a heritage in the name of a family member, businesses, or in their name. Current Lockesburg naming opportunities include brick sidewalk pavers, classrooms, museum, meeting room, and the middle school exterior building.
For more information about the Blue Darter Heritage Campaign, please visit www.cccua.edu/bluedarter. For any questions or to schedule a tour, please contact UA Cossatot Foundation Director, Dustin Roberts, at 870-584-1172 or droberts@cccua.edu.
Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,130
Confirmed Cases: 1,567
Probable Cases: 563
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 59
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,151
Confirmed Cases: 827
Probable Cases: 324
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 36
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 855
Confirmed Cases: 690
Probable Cases: 165
Total Active Cases: 76
Active Confirmed Cases: 58
Active Probable Cases: 18
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,330
Confirmed Cases: 1,168
Probable Cases: 162
Total Active Cases: 147
Active Confirmed Cases: 120
Active Probable Cases: 27
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 727
Confirmed Cases: 576
Probable Cases: 151
Total Active Cases: 86
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 39
Theo Bell is New YouthBuild Placement Specialist at UA Cossatot
Theo Jamaal Bell (T.J.) is the new YouthBuild Placement Specialist. He is from Lockesburg. T.J. has a B.S. degree in Sociology from Texas A&M Texarkana. He comes to us from the University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana where he was a Career Coach. Before that, he worked with the Arkansas Department of Corrections in Probation & Parole. His hobbies are playing basketball, playing dominoes, and listening to live music.
T.J.’s office is located in the Frachiseur-Pulliam Building Room 218. His office number is 870-584-1166.
We are happy to have T.J. as part of the YouthBuild team, as he will bring much experience to the program.
Jennifer Black
Adult Education Director
UA Cossatot
183 College Dr.
De Queen, AR 71832
870.584.1135
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Tuesday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 76
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 45
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 59
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 22
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 62
Active Probable Cases: 12
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 136
Active Confirmed Cases: 116
Active Probable Cases: 20
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 91
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 40
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,306 new cases; 23,057 active cases; 1,296 hospitalized, which is up 62 from Sunday; 212 on ventilators, which is up 18 from Sunday; deaths added today, 51, for a total of 3,800; a total of 234,781 cases; 173,995 recoveries; PCR tests, 4,473; antigen tests, 439.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 206; Washington, 151; Benton, 117; Faulkner, 96; and Sebastian, 61.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
"Today’s increase in hospitalizations and the 51 new deaths from COVID-19 are vivid reminders of how many families are hurting because of this pandemic. Our health care system is stretched and the numbers are likely to increase more. Thanks to all who are doing everything they can to be safe."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
UA Cossatot’s Spring 2021 Semester Will Begin on Monday, January 11, 2021
UA Cossatot will be starting a new spring semester on Monday, January 11, 2021. Classes will be offered in-class and online at the college’s four campuses, located in Ashdown, Nashville, De Queen, and Lockesburg. Open enrollment for the spring 2021 semester is still taking place, and the deadline to register for spring classes is Monday, January 11, 2021.
Courses in general studies, education, cosmetology, English, biology, business, history, welding, fine arts, and medical assisting will be available this spring semester at UA Cossatot, to name a few. Advisors at UA Cossatot are always happy to speak with students interested in taking college courses as well as students seeking different types of education.
Many classes are offered for the full 16-week spring semester, while several flex courses are available in an 8-week format. Students who want to take a college class can sign up for a flex course and finish faster. The Flex I term for the spring will begin on January 11, 2021 and end on March 5, 2021. The Flex II term for the spring will begin on March 8, 2021 and end on May 6, 2021.
The complete list of class schedules for the spring 2021 semester is listed on UA Cossatot’s website at www.cccua.edu/enroll. UA Cossatot’s Student Services department will continue to enroll students in spring courses until Monday, January 11, 2021. For advising or to register, please contact Student Services at studentservices@cccua.edu or 870-584-4471. Walk-ins are always welcome and can visit with Student Services Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Monday COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 89
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 53
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 61
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 19
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 86
Active Confirmed Cases: 70
Active Probable Cases: 16
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 138
Active Confirmed Cases: 114
Active Probable Cases: 24
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 98
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 44
Lockesburg Man Killed While Repairing Truck
Arkansas State Police investigated an accident where a Lockesburg man was killed while trying to repair his truck. Torey L. Piggee, 44, of Lockesburg was killed Wednesday in Texarkana while attempting to repair his 2009 Freightliner. The vehicle rolled over Piggee. He was taken to the Miller County Coroner’s Office.
Sunday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 2,101
Confirmed Cases: 1,561
Probable Cases: 540
Total Active Cases: 91
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 56
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,119
Confirmed Cases: 817
Probable Cases: 302
Total Active Cases: 59
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 19
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 838
Confirmed Cases: 681
Probable Cases: 157
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 73
Active Probable Cases: 17
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,283
Confirmed Cases: 1,133
Probable Cases: 150
Total Active Cases: 138
Active Confirmed Cases: 110
Active Probable Cases: 28
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 703
Confirmed Cases: 558
Probable Cases: 145
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 45
January Snippets from the Sevier County Library System
JOHNYE FISHER
Happy New Year from the Ladies at the De Queen Library. We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and safe travels into the New Year. Thank you to Walmart and Pruett’s food for your donations for our Christmas for the Children this year.
As the old year passes and the New Year comes along, please take a moment to stop and think of the blessings you received even though the year 2020 was very different and hard on us all especially those who lost loved ones.
The De Queen Library is open normal business hours from 9am – 5pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 9am – 12pm. We still offer the same services and resources as we have in the past, even with COVID still lingering. Also you can look at the county card catalogs on our website www.seviercountylibrary.com to see what new and great items we have.
Our story times this month with be January 13th and 27th on our library Sevier County Library. I am sure Kelsie will have something fun planned
Hello everyone, we hope you had a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are praying that 2021 is a much better year for us all. We have new books this month from Authors such as Jane Ann Krentz, Faye Kellerman, Danielle Steele, Jane Harper, Robert B. Parker and Lisa Gardner. James Patterson has a new kids book Middle School Field Trip coming in this month. Grinny Granny Donkey will also be in this month. This book is about Wonkey Donkeys mom and Dinkey Donkeys Grandmother. We will also be having three story times. They will be on January 2, 16 and 30 on our Facebook page. If you have any questions you can give us a call at the Horatio Library at 870-832-6882.
Lockesburg Library will be having a drive-up free book giveaway during the month of January. Some really great titles will be bagged and loaded into your waiting vehicle. No need to get out of your car just call 870-289-2233 and librarian, Wendy Clay will bring the bag of books to you curbside. The library is interested in identifying adult readers who would like to be a part of a virtual book club using a zoom Meeting Format. Call the library or email loxlib@hotmail.com to sign up.
The Lockesburg Library is open Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:30-5:00 and Saturday mornings 8:30-12:30. For your convenience our book collection can be accessed at: https://evolveopac.infovisionsoftware.com/lockesburg
From the Gillham Library Rhonda, Amy, Kelsie and Mr. Bob wish everyone a Happy New Year! We want to thank Pruett’s Food for the donation of apples and Oranges for the kids Christmas bags. We are all hoping for a better year in 2021 than 2020 has been. We have gotten in quite a few new DVD’S, “Bill and Ted Face the Music”, “Dark Waters,” and “Think Like a Dog.” We have the latest new books James Patterson’s “NYPD Red 2” and “Deadly Cross,” Danielle Steel’s “All That Glitters” and Michael Connelly’s “Law of Innocence” just to name a few. Come see us and grab a good movie or a great book.