Tuesday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 47

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 45
Active Probable Cases: 37

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 19
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 126
Active Confirmed Cases: 113
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 60
Active Probable Cases: 12

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 1,355 new cases; 20,691 active cases; 1,050 hospitalized, which is down 7 from Sunday; 180 on ventilators, which is down 1 from Thursday; deaths added today, 45, for a total of 2,990; a total of 187,057 cases; 141,264 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,244; antigen tests, 925.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 194; Washington, 102; Benton, 95; Faulkner, 66; and Saline, 58.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

“Today is a hopeful day. After months of work, a COVID-19 vaccine is in Arkansas, and the first vaccine was given to Sherian Kwanisai today. The FDA should approve additional vaccines soon, and we will be set to cover our long-term care facilities. Brighter days are ahead, but we must continue to follow public health guidelines. This virus continues to rapidly spread, and it's up to each of us to do our part to slow the spread."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Monday COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,863
Confirmed Cases: 1,466
Probable Cases: 397
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 44

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 929
Confirmed Cases: 713
Probable Cases: 216
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 34

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 694
Confirmed Cases: 573
Probable Cases: 121
Total Active Cases: 18
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,020
Confirmed Cases: 934
Probable Cases: 86
Total Active Cases: 138
Active Confirmed Cases: 124
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 494
Confirmed Cases: 439
Probable Cases: 55
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 61
Active Probable Cases: 11

Sunday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 73
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 45

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 73
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 36

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 143
Active Confirmed Cases: 128
Active Probable Cases: 15

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 59
Active Probable Cases: 10

Sevier County Edge Donates to UA Cossatot Food Pantry

Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring

2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #876....The UAC Financial Aid Department

Pursuing a college degree or a technical trade certification is an investment in your future. Our financial aid specialists are experienced at finding the grants, scholarships, and payment programs you need to make your dreams come true. Don't let money stand between you and your education. Visit with our Financial Aid Department, or check us out online at: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 47

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 36

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 145
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 59
Active Probable Cases: 10

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,770 new cases; 20,706 active cases; 1,059 hospitalized, which is up 54 from Thursday; 185 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Thursday; deaths added today, 55, for a total of 2,875; a total of 181,624 cases; 137,401 recoveries; PCR tests, 15,516; antigen tests, 3,537.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 297; Washington, 248; Benton, 205; Faulkner, 128; and Saline, 127.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

“We have once again reached a grave milestone in this pandemic. 55 Arkansans lost their lives yesterday as a result of COVID-19. While we may have hope ahead from promising vaccine news, we cannot grow weary over the next few weeks. This virus spreads easily and can infect any of us. Please take proper precautions."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

More of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot

Another of the 2021 Reasons to attend UA Cossatot This Spring...

Reason #747....The Center for Student Success

The UAC Center for Student Success is dedicated to making sure that of our students have access to the resources they need to achieve their academic goals.

Some CSS services include:

Career Closet

Personal development

International student support

Food pantry

College readiness

Networking resources

Experiential learning opportunities

2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #224

The Lockesburg Industrial Maintenance Institute

Industrial Maintenance students have the option of choosing courses that best meet their needs. Stackable Certificates of Proficiency in Mechanical Devices, Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics), Industrial Motor Controls, Programmable Controls, and Welding will lead to the Industrial Technology credential and all hours will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology. The Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity provides training in a broad range of skillsets beginning with basic electricity advancing through the more complex skillsets required in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring....Reason #145 - The UAC ERC. To find out how the ERC can help you achieve the success you seek in your classes, visit the Educational Resource Center at UA Cossatot Facebook page.

Place Bids on a YouthBuild Playhouse Just in Time for Christmas

The current bid as of 7:30am, 12-09-2020: $1,700

Bids close at 3:00pm today.

Reminder: Wednesday, 12/09/20 at 3:00 p.m. is the deadline for bidding.

Keep those bids coming.

Are you looking for a good Christmas present? Our YouthBuild students completed a training project resulting in a really neat playhouse. The public is invited to place bids toward the purchase of this playhouse in the form of a donation offering by e-mailing Steve McJunkins at smcjunkins@cccua.edu.

In the e-mail, please include the name of the bidder, bid amount, and phone number. Current high bids will be posted daily through the final day (Wednesday, December 9, 2020) and the successful bidder will be notified the following day.

Description: The playhouse is a 6’ X 8’ child’s playhouse with 3’ X 6’ covered porch. Estimated weight is 2,500 pounds. It includes treated seals/skids, floor joist and a subfloor.

Bids will be accepted starting on December 2, 2020. The deadline to place a bid is December 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

The playhouse can be viewed in the YouthBuild shop on UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to noon on Friday.

Note: Successful bidder will be responsible for payment and removal within 5 business days upon notice of award. Should successful bidder not meet all requirements; award will be granted to second highest bidder and etc. The starting bid is $1,000.00.

Thank you for supporting our students! #youthbuild #uacossatot

Tuesday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 79
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 46

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 32

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 137
Active Confirmed Cases: 120
Active Probable Cases: 17

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 61
Active Confirmed Cases: 53
Active Probable Cases: 8

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 80
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 49

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 49
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 33

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 152
Active Confirmed Cases: 136
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 4

Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

This week, members elected to the 93rd General Assembly convened in the House chamber. The purpose of the organizational meeting was to determine seniority, select seats in the chamber, and select committees.

The vast majority of bills introduced during the session are assigned to a standing committee. We have posted the tentative standing committee assignments and the assignments for the Joint Budget Committee, the Joint Auditing Committee, and Arkansas Legislative Council at www.arkansashouse.org.

The House Speaker will announce the chairs and vice-chairs of committees on the first day of the session.

Upon swearing-in, the 93rd General Assembly will consist of 24 women and 76 men in the Arkansas House of Representatives. In addition, the House will have 22 Democrats and 78 Republicans.

House members are elected to serve two-year terms. Each member represents approximately 30,000 Arkansans.

Next year, there will 16 members serving their first full term. This includes a few members who were elected to the 92nd General Assembly in special elections after the 2019 Regular Session. New members will be preparing for the upcoming session during the Legislative Institute held the week of December 7.

The longest-serving members will be serving their 6th term next year.

This session will be unlike any other. For added safety during the health emergency, we have installed plexiglass partitions around members' desks in the chamber. House and Senate leaders continue to work together to make adjustments to committee rooms and schedules to ensure that members, staff, and the public can continue to proceed in a safe environment.

We will be updating you on any changes as we proceed. The process will continue to be transparent. All meetings will be live-streamed and recorded.

So far, 20 bills have been filed in the House, and nine bills have been filed in the Senate. We have posted a link to recently filed legislation on our website. It is expected that members will ultimately be voting on more than 1,000 pieces of legislation addressing everything from taxes to congressional redistricting.

The 2021 Regular Session begins on January 11. We will continue to keep you updated.

Sunday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Dpt of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,794
Confirmed Cases: 1,437
Probable Cases: 357
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 50

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 859
Confirmed Cases: 678
Probable Cases: 181
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 29

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 670
Confirmed Cases: 559
Probable Cases: 111
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 921
Confirmed Cases: 844
Probable Cases: 77
Total Active Cases: 164
Active Confirmed Cases: 146
Active Probable Cases: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 431
Confirmed Cases: 391
Probable Cases: 40
Total Active Cases: 58
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 4

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 75
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 44

Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 42
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 26

Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 39
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 11

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 146
Active Confirmed Cases: 133
Active Probable Cases: 13

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 35
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 5

Thursday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,751
Confirmed Cases: 1,422
Probable Cases: 329
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 39

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 841
Confirmed Cases: 670
Probable Cases: 171
Total Active Cases: 48
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 31

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 656
Confirmed Cases: 554
Probable Cases: 102
Total Active Cases: 35
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 849
Confirmed Cases: 786
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 148
Active Confirmed Cases: 139
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 397
Confirmed Cases: 358
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 6

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 2,212 new cases; 16,378 active cases; 1,088 hospitalized, which is up 14 from Tuesday; 186 on ventilators, which is down 9 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 10, for a total of 2,522; a total of 161,521 cases; 125,975 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,095; antigen tests, 2,764.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 258; Benton, 166; Washington, 158; Craighead, 119; and Faulkner, 84.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

“I expected the return to higher case numbers today, and all indications are that the number will continue to be high through the week. With COVID-19 virus in every area of the state (and nation), we need to double our efforts to follow public health guidelines.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Tri-County Regional Library Board of Trustees Meeting moved to December 8th

The Tri-County Regional Library System Board meeting postponed in November has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 8th at 5 pm at the Sevier County Library-De Queen location.

Marilyn B. Archer, MLS

Director

Tri-County Regional Library System

Serving 11 Public Libraries in Howard, Little River and Sevier Counties in Southwest Arkansas

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,736
Confirmed Cases: 1,417
Probable Cases: 319
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 37

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 836
Confirmed Cases: 668
Probable Cases: 168
Total Active Cases: 51
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 28

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 830
Confirmed Cases: 767
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 149
Active Confirmed Cases: 138
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5

Giving Tuesday at UA Cossatot is December 1st

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday!

Giving to the UA Cossatot Foundation on #GivingTuesday can help local college students earn a college degree.

Please consider making a donation at https://www.cccua.edu/ua-cossatot-foundation/events/giving-tuesday or text Cossatot to 41444.

Virtual Graduation Ceremony at UA Cossatot

The college feels it is safest for our graduates, their families, and our staff to cancel the face-to-face graduation ceremonies scheduled for this fall (Dec 5 for medical and Dec 11 for other programs). We will be streaming a virtual ceremony on December 18th. Graduates should reach out to Ashley Aylett via email aaylett@cccua.edu or text 870-584-1125 for details ASAP. Information will be available on our website at https://www.cccua.edu/student-life/graduation-information

Dr. Ashley Aylett

Vice Chancellor for Academics

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,707
Confirmed Cases: 1,402
Probable Cases: 305
Total Active Cases: 68
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 33

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 801
Confirmed Cases: 659
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 641
Confirmed Cases: 545
Probable Cases: 96
Total Active Cases: 43
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 789
Confirmed Cases: 728
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 370
Confirmed Cases: 338
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 6

Sunday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,704
Confirmed Cases: 1,401
Probable Cases: 303
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 35

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 800
Confirmed Cases: 658
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 20

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 640
Confirmed Cases: 541
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 776
Confirmed Cases: 714
Probable Cases: 62
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 127
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 368
Confirmed Cases: 336
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 6