Thursday's Updated COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 769
  Active Positive: 89
  Recovered: 671
  Deaths: 9
  Negatives: 3,559

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 115
  Active Positive: 29
  Recovered: 85
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,531

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 40
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 877

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 81
  Active Positive: 9
  Recovered: 72
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,586

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 12
  Active Positive: 5
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,883

Arkansas Nursing Homes Have Reopened to Visitors

As visitations resume in nursing homes, visitors will have to follow new Arkansas Department of Health guidelines, like limiting visits to two guests per resident, wearing face masks, and passing a health screening. Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities closed to the public March 13 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable residents in these facilities.

https://www.kuaf.com/post/arkansas-nursing-homes-reopen-visitation

COVID-19 Latest Maps and Numbers for Wednesday

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 758
  Active Positive: 86
  Recovered: 663
  Deaths: 9
  Negatives: 3,538

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 106
  Active Positive: 24
  Recovered: 81
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,508

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 39
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 875

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 80
  Active Positive: 9
  Recovered: 71
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,574

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 11
  Active Positive: 4
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,865

VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update Wednesday (07.08.20) 130PM

Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

UA Cossatot Now in Phase 2 of Reopening

Just a reminder that during our Phase 2 of reopening, all UAC campuses are closed on Fridays. You can schedule an appointment to visit with any department on campus Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. 

Arkansas Activities Association School Athletics COVID-19 Update

The Triple A released a statement this afternoon regarding fall sports in Arkansas in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tuesday's COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 748
  Active Positive: 89
  Recovered: 650
  Deaths: 9
  Negatives: 3,512

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 102
  Active Positive: 25
  Recovered: 76
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,486

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 869

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 80
  Active Positive: 9
  Recovered: 71
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,563

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,852

COVID-19 Update for Monday, July 6th

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 743
  Active Positive: 100
  Recovered: 635
  Deaths: 8
  Negatives: 3,487

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 101
  Active Positive: 27
  Recovered: 73
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,450

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 867

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 77
  Active Positive: 7
  Recovered: 70
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,540

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,839

Message from the Howard County Farmers Market

Market Monday, July 6th starting at 3 p.m.

For those who may not be able to come to the Friday morning market, we will be having a Monday afternoon market day tomorrow, 6 July starting at 3pm. We have seven vendors who will be bringing their items to the market. Here's who's coming and what they plan to bring:

- Wildflowers -

Garden fresh potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, honey, jams & jellies

- Don's Fresh Produce -

Pink-eye Purple hull peas, squash, zucchini, tomatoes

- Wenta Farm -

Hand-picked blueberries, figs, cucumbers

- Green’s Farm -

Delicious plum jelly, tea cakes, apple plum jelly

- Grandma Sylvia's Creations -

Crocheted facemasks, earrings

- Threat Farm -

Free-range eggs

- Double J Farm -

Raw honey

We recommend you get there as soon as we open for the best selection. We also request you wear protective masks and follow social distancing of 6 feet separation from others as you shop at the market. Most importantly, please stay home if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. We want everyone to have a safe time at the market.

WIC and SNAP Accepted by participating vendors. We thank you for your patronage!

COVID-19 Updated Numbers for Sunday

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 732
  Active Positive: 104
  Recovered: 621
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,447

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 100
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 73
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,408

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 864

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 76
  Active Positive: 7
  Recovered: 69
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,525

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,815

Saturday's COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 732
  Active Positive: 104
  Recovered: 621
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,447

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 100
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 73
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,408

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 864

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 76
  Active Positive: 7
  Recovered: 69
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,525

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,815

Fireworks in Nashville Saturday for July 4th

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will have their free 4th of July fireworks show this Saturday night, starting around 9 o'clock. The display will be launched form a hill near the city park and the event should be visible all over town. This year's event is made possible by Husqvarna, York Gary Autoplex, Tyson, Murray and Company Real Estate, Lisa Chandler Insurance, and Home Improvement Center. And you can tune into Ed 88 around 9 pm Saturday for patriotic music and a salute to our service men and women. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce wishes you and your family a safe and happy 4th of July!

COVID-19 Friday Numbers and Maps Updates

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 717
  Active Positive: 124
  Recovered: 586
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,410

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 96
  Active Positive: 28
  Recovered: 67
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,312

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 39
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 854

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 75
  Active Positive: 9
  Recovered: 66
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,465

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 9
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,749

July 4th Weekend Closings

• The De Queen branch of the Sevier County Public Library will be closed this Friday and Saturday. The library staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Independence Day Weekend!

• Horatio City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the Independence Day weekend. They will reopen on Monday.

Area Counties in Arkansas COVID-19 Numbers

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 706
  Active Positive: 134
  Recovered: 565
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,359

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 94
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 62
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,233

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 846

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 75
  Active Positive: 12
  Recovered: 63
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,440

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 94
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 62
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,233

Heat Advisory for Thursday Issued by the National Weather Service

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values will range from 105 to 109 in all of
  our four state area.

* WHERE...For southeast Oklahoma, all of southern Arkansas, all
  of northern Louisiana and for northeast and deep east Texas.

* WHEN...This heat advisory continues through 7 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur to those exposed to these oppressive
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

From the Howard County Farmers' Market

Hello Nashville Community!

On Friday, 3 July 2020 (can you believe that half the year is already gone by?) starting at 7 a.m., our vendors will be bringing the following to market:

- Wenta Farm -
Hand-picked blueberries, cucumbers
- Green’s Farm -
Delicious plum jelly, pound cake, tea cakes, apple plum jelly
- Heirloom Farm -
Vine-ripened squash, kale
- Wildflowers -
Garden fresh potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, honey, jams & jellies
- Salinas Farm -
Freshly harvested corn, green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, watermelon, blueberries, blackberries, Jams & jellies
- Dupree & Myers Farm
Squash, cucumbers
- Jamison Orchard -
Wonderful peaches – FirePrince & JulyPrince yellow fleshed, plums
- Threat Farm -
Free-range eggs
- Double J Farm -
Raw Honey
- Carolyn’s Kitchen -
Various freshly baked goods
- Mobbs Farm –
Zucchini, squash, and cucumbers

We recommend you get there as soon as we open for the best selection. The Farmers Market will be open until 11am. Friday’s forecast is for a 40% chance of rain later in the day. So put an umbrella in the car just in case!

We also request you wear protective masks and follow social distancing of 6 feet separation from others as you shop at the market. Most importantly, please stay home if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. We want everyone to have a safe time at the market. WIC and SNAP Accepted by participating vendors. We thank you for your patronage!

Andi Reeves is New President of the Nashville Rotary

New president of the Nashville Rotary Club Andi Reeves Green accepts the gavel from outgoing president Bill Craig at Wednesday's meeting.

VIDEO: Fit 4 Life with Dr Andi Reeves 07.02.20

National Weather Service Issues A Heat Advisory for Wednesday and Thursday

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TODAY AND ON
THROUGH 7 PM CDT ON THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 109 are expected in our
  four state area today and tomorrow.

* WHERE...For southeast Oklahoma, all of southern Arkansas, all
  of northern Louisiana and for northeast and deep east Texas.

* WHEN...This heat advisory goes into effect at 11 AM Today and
  will continue overnight and through 7 PM on Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur to those exposed to these oppressive conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exposure to the
heat. Stay in an air-conditioning when possible, stay out of the
sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke such as a loss of perspiration. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor
work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends
scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned
areas. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and
shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.