Little River News

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Free Beekeeping Course on Nashville Campus of UA Cossatot

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Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association is offering a free basic beekeeping course September 9. The three-hour course is for those who have never kept bees but think they would like to try. Participants will learn everything they need to get started – basic concepts and costs of beekeeping, equipment and supplies required and where to purchase, as well as long-term costs and time required. The free class will be taught by Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association President Fred Douville. Refreshments will be served. Classes will be September 9, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at UA Cossatot in Nashville, Room 101. Although the class is free, preregistration is required to insure adequate handouts and refreshements. For more information about the course and to register, contact Debra Bolding at (870) 557-2352.

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Heavy Rains hit parts of SW AR Tuesday

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Heavy rain and high winds moved through the area late Tuesday afternoon to bring some relief from heat indices the past couple of days near 110 degrees. Temperatures should be slightly milder later in the week with less humidity, highs in the low to mid 90’s, and lows in the low to mid 70’s. Pictures are on De Queen campus of UA Cossatot. (3 pics)

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Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

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In Arkansas, there are on average 71 billion gallons of water flowing in rivers, 4.8 trillion gallons in lakes and 200 trillion gallons in the ground.

Our state is abundant with water resources and much of our economy depends on it. It is estimated Arkansans use 157 gallons of water every day.

August is National Water Quality Month. It reminds us to take a look at what our households and communities are doing to protect sources of fresh water.

The Clean Water Act, passed in 1972, establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants and regulating quality standards for surface waters. But most people are unaware of the little ways they can pollute their water.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using and disposing of harmful materials properly. When hazardous waste is dumped on the ground it can contaminate the soil. Contaminated soil then contaminates the ground water or nearby surface water. A number of products used at home contain hazardous or toxic substances that can contaminate ground or surface waters, such as:

· Motor oil

· Pesticides

· Leftover paints or paint cans

· Mothballs

· Flea collars

· Household cleaners

· A number of medicines

Next, don't overuse pesticides or fertilizers. Many fertilizers and pesticides contain hazardous chemicals which can travel through the soil and contaminate ground water.

It is also recommended to keepyard waste off the streets, sidewalks, and driveways, and gutters. If yard waste such as grass clippings and leaves enters our storm drains, it flows untreated directly to creeks, streams, and lakes. As yard waste breaks down, nutrients that are released can lead to water pollution.

Overall, Arkansans have access to good quality water. But it is not a resource to take for granted. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension has extensive material on how to best protect conserve and protect our water at www.uaex.edu.

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

Your best source for unbiased, research-based information on agriculture, communities, the economy, families and youth.

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UA Cossatot Announces Summer 2019 Graduates

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The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases names of summer 2019 graduates and names of those graduating with honors.

One student is named to the Chancellor’s list, maintaining a minimum of a 4.0 semester GPA while taking a minimum of twelve college credit hours. Two students are named on the Vice Chancellor’s List maintaining a minimum of a 3.5 semester GPA while taking a minimum of twelve college credit hours.
The UA Cossatot Summer 2019 Chancellor’s List Includes:
Nashville: Shyla Schwartz
The UA Cossatot Summer Vice Chancellor’s List Includes:
Delight: Amy Campbell
De Queen: Jarrah Furr.
34 students graduate with a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or associate degree. Some students earned multiple certificates and degrees, allowing for 47 summer 2019 awards.
10 students graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, meaning that they graduate with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 to 4.0. 4 students graduate with Magna Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.89. 4 students graduate with Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.74.
Students Graduating Summer 2019 with Summa Cum Laude Honors:
Reece Black of Horatio; Kennedy Blue of Conway; Michaela Caudle of Horatio; Kylie Cowan of Foreman; Isaac Cross of Ashdown; Alicia Harris of Gillham; Jacie Henderson of Murfreesboro; Loren Icenhower of Murfreesboro; Austin Richards of Dierks; and Cody Tilley of Texarkana
Students Graduating Summer 2019 with Magna Cum Laude Honors:
Corina Green of Dierks; Camry Stewart of Mineral Springs; Cidny Tipton of Mineral Springs; and Kaitlyn Wakley of Umpire
Students Graduating Summer 2019 with Cum Laude Honors:
Sarah Chesshir of Nashville; Savanna Hill of De Queen; Sammi O’Connor of De Queen; and Lorena Tena of De Queen
UA Cossatot Students Graduating Summer 2019 Include (Listed with Highest Degree(s) Earned):
Ashdown: Isaac Cross, Associate of General Studies; and Kayla Garner, Associate of General Studies
Columbus: Stormi Wheeler, Associate of General Studies
Conway: Kennedy Blue, Technical Certificate: General Studies
DeQueen: Savanna Hill, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Yenifer Leija, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kaylee Morgan, Associate of Arts; Sammi O’Connor, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice; and Lorena Tena, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6
Dierks: Corina Green, Associate of Arts; and Austin Richards, Technical Certificate: General Studies
Foreman: Kylie Cowan, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Hannah Gauldin, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Bailee Houser, Associate of Science: Business; and Martha Johnson, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription
Gillham: Alicia Harris, Technical Certificate: Health Professions
Horatio: Reece Black, Associate of General Studies; Michaela Caudle, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Kaylee Murry, Technical Certificate: Health Professions
Lockesburg: Dillion Baldwin, Associate of Science: Business; Marlee Carver, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology
Mineral Springs: Camry Stewart, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; and Cidny Tipton, Technical Certificate: Health Professions
Murfreesboro: Jacie Henderson, Associate of Science: Teaching: K-6; and Loren Icenhower, Associate of Science: Medical Sciences
Nashville: Rachel Barfield, Associate of Science: Psychology; Sarah Chesshir, Associate of General Studies; Denetra Noble, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Timya Sanders, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Shania Swift, Associate of General Studies.
Texarkana: Cody Tilley, Associate of General Studies
Umpire: Kaitlyn Wakley, Associate of General Studies
Winthrop: Samantha Cowen, Associate of General Studies; Jade Johnson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions.

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Student Becomes the First UA Cossatot DACA Student to Receive In-State Tuition

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On July 1, 2019, Act 844 went into effect in Arkansas, allowing DACA students in Arkansas to receive in-state tuition. On August 6, 2019, UA Cossatot announced that Johana Martinez is the first student at UA Cossatot to receive in-state tuition as a DACA student.
Johana Martinez graduated from De Queen High School in 2017. After graduating, she enrolled at UA Cossatot as a post-secondary student. Johana is currently taking pre-requisite courses so that she can apply for UA Cossatot's PTA program.
Johana Martinez said, "1 Peter 5:7 is a verse in the bible that says to cast all your cares on him because he cares for you! This verse and this opportunity to get in-state tuition is evidence that God is taking care of me and all of my fellow DACA recipients”.
Under Act 844 of the 2019 Arkansas General Assembly, a student may be classified in-state for purposes of tuition and fees if the student satisfies one of the following requirements:
(a) The student personally holds or is the child of a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a work permit;
(b) The student has verified that he or she is a resident legally present in Arkansas and has immigrated from the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or
(c) (i) The student's request for an exemption under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The student's exemption shall not be expired or shall have been renewed.
In addition, the student must satisfy both of the following requirements:
(a) Resided in this state for at least three (3) years at the time the student applies for admission to a state-supported institution of higher education; and
(b) Either: (i) Graduated from a public or private high school in this state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma in this state.
UA Cossatot has been named a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. The college is also the first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution in the state of Arkansas.
According to UA Cossatot Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole, “Our community has been involved in getting this law changed for many years and we are so thankful that our state now has this legislation. ACT 844 is a life-changing law and, for our diverse community, it will open thousands of doors”.
DACA students who would like to learn more about receiving in-state tuition can contact Student Services at 870-584-4471.