Sevier News

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VIDEO: Tri-Lakes Bass Tournament in SW Arkansas Postponed to July 17

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On this week's Sevier County Chamber chat, president Callie Miller tells us the Tri Lakes Big Bass Festival has been re-scheduled because of high waters for Saturday, July 17, and announces this Thursday's Chamber Board meeting will take place at UA Cossatot.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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/.

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VIDEO: De Queen City Pool - Joslynn Frachiseur

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Joslynn Frachiseur of De Queen Parks and Rec was our in-studio guest this morning and talked about the popularity of the De Queen City Pool, public swim hours, pool party reservation info, and the upcoming Freedom Fest on July 3rd. To find out more about Parks and Rec activities, call the park office at (870) 642-4140.

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VIDEOS: Flood Warning Extended Through the Weekend for Little River

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...

  Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River
  and Howard Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...

  Little River Near Idabel affecting McCurtain, Sevier and Little
  River Counties.

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904 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Little River At Horatio.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 30.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
  at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 30.9 feet.
* Forecast...The Little River at Horatio is expected to fall below
  flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 16.7 feet
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...Flooding to diminish and end through Saturday.
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Wednesday COVID-19 SW Arkansas Active Cases and Vaccinations Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

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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

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Major Flooding for Little River in SW Arkansas and SE Oklahoma

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Record flooding of tens of thousands of acres throughout much of Little River and Sevier counties of Arkansas.

Serious flooding of several thousands of acres of grazing and farming land will take place. The Kansas City Southern Railroad bed will be flooded both northwest and southeast of the Highway 41 bridge. Several secondary roadways will be cutoff in the area. Also expect severe backwater flooding on the Cossatot and Rolling Fork Rivers at and upstream from their confluences with the Little River.

The golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas floods. Also, ranchers should evacuate cattle and farm machinery to higher ground and have preparations complete for a major flood. Expect considerable lowland flooding of several hundred acres of grazing and farming land. Expect major backwater flooding of small tributaries at their confluence with the Little River such as the Cossatot and the Rolling Fork Rivers.

The boat ramp recreation area at Wilton, Arkansas downstream from Horatio is flooded and closed. Also, the golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas suffers from overflow.

The golf course west of Horatio is cut off from vehicle traffic by floodwaters. A few hundred acres of lowland flood both upstream and downstream from the Highway 41 bridge.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...

  Little River Near Idabel affecting McCurtain, Sevier and Little
  River Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oklahoma...
Arkansas...

  Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River
  and Howard Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.


917 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Little River Near Idabel.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 35.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
  at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 35.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
  Thursday evening and continue falling to 14.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 34 feet, Farmers and ranchers should have preparations
  completed for a major flood with all cattle and farm machinery
  evacuated. Thousands of acres of lowland in the Little River flood
  plain will be flooded and several secondary roads and bridges will
  be cut off.  Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
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Nursing Assistant Training Program at UA Cossatot in Nashville Beginning in July

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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.

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Flood Warning for Little River at Horatio, Flash Flood Watch and Warning in Effect for SW Arkansas

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Flash Flood Warning for SW Arkansas and SE Oklahoma

Flash Flood Warning for SW Arkansas and SE Oklahoma

Flood Warning for Little River at Horatio

Issued By Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area: Sevier County

Description

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the Little River At Horatio. From Tuesday morning to late Saturday night. At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.2 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast. Forecast...The Little river at Horatio is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 29.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. Impact...At 30.0 feet, The golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas floods. Also ranchers should evacuate cattle and farm machinery to higher ground and have preparations complete for a major flood. Expect considerable lowland flooding of several hundred acres of grazing and farming land. Expect major backwater flooding of small tributaries at their confluence with the Little River such as the Cossatot and the Rolling Fork Rivers.

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Arkansas...

Little River Near Idabel affecting McCurtain, Sevier and Little River Counties.

Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River and Howard 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.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

 
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Howard County in southwestern Arkansas...
  Northern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas...
  Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 940 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Nashville, Mineral Springs, Dierks, Horatio, Umpire, Lockesburg,
  Wilton, Tollette, Winthrop, Gillham, Ben Lomond, Corinth, Center
  Point, Saratoga, Athens, Arkinda, Oak Grove, Silver Ridge, Provo
  and Bellview.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are many low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
 
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas,
  including the following areas, in Arkansas, Columbia,
  Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada,
  Sevier, and Union. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In
  northeast Texas, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Morris, Red
  River, and Titus.

* Through this evening.

* Additional rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated
  higher amounts in excess of 6 inches, are possible through
  Tuesday afternoon across portions of extreme Northeast Texas,
  McCurtain County Oklahoma, and Southwest Arkansas.

* 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.
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Sevier County Launches their ACT® Work Ready Community Initiative

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/07/2021 

Arkansas— Sevier County announced today, they have engaged in the process to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community. This practice demonstrates their commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers, and current and future citizens of the county.

The ACT® Work Ready Communities (ACT® WRC) initiative empowers states, regions, and counties with data, processes, and tools that drive economic growth by identifying skills gaps and quantifying the skill level of their workforce. Participants leverage the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (ACT® WorkKeys® NCRC®) to measure and close skills gaps and build common frameworks that link, align, and match their workforce development efforts.

To begin the Work Ready Communities process, Sevier County leaders attended the ACT Work Ready Communities Boot Camp, an executive leadership and training program designed and led by ACT to initiate, deploy, and drive carefully tailored efforts to improve the county’s work readiness. Leaders meet with local employers, policymakers, educators, and economic developers to reach established goals and build a sustainable WRC model to fit community needs.

“Work Ready Communities have an advantage in economic development in terms of workforce readiness, site selection, and business attraction efforts. Pursuing this initiative is evidence of Sevier County’s ability to address workforce needs,” said Tiffany Maurer, Director of Economic Development for Sevier County.

“Congratulations to Sevier County for joining this initiative, and a growing list of counties dedicated to building a robust workforce,” said ACT Regional Manager, Cheri Tune. “The determination of Sevier County’s leadership to engage in this process demonstrates active partnerships between all stakeholders in the community and will provide the county with an economic development advantage, helping them stand out nationally for their workforce development efforts.”

For more information on this initiative, go to www.workreadycommunities.org and view all of ACT’s workforce solutions at www.act.org/workforce