Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

As the state began a new fiscal year this week, we received some good news about the state budget.

The fiscal year for the state budget always ends on June 30 and begins on July 1.

While general revenue for Fiscal Year 2020 was $168 million less than the year before, it was $369 million above what economic forecasters predicted in the wake of the health emergency.

This means the budget outlined in the Revenue Stabilization Act for the previous year ended fully funded with $3.2 million in excess.

The Department of Finance and Administration says the fiscal year ended above forecast as a result of the following:

1) Better than expected sales tax collections from retail activity and vehicle sales.

2) Individual income tax payments from filings ahead of the shifted July 15th due date

3) Reduced individual refund claims related to the shifted tax filing date

4) Continued gains in corporate income tax

However, the negative financial impact of COVID-19 was still evident in low annual growth from sales tax and payroll withholding tax.

State budgets are directly linked to how well the economy is performing. The recent revenue reports show while our economy is certainly not where it was a year ago, it is performing better than expected.

The latest unemployment numbers show our state unemployment rate is 9.5%. The national unemployment rate is 13.3%.

As more Arkansans are going back to work, it is imperative that we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask in public.

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

AUDIO: Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | The American Spirit in a Pandemic

LITTLE ROCK – This year, the Fourth of July will be quieter than any in our lifetime. That will be most obvious, perhaps, in small towns such as Piggott, where July 4th is the biggest event of the year.

July 4th in Piggott is the kind of small-town family-friendly Independence Day celebration many of us remember. It is a homecoming, carnival, and political event rolled into one day that ends with fireworks. Many a politician has campaigned at the Piggott Fourth of July Picnic. I attended my first one in 1986, and I campaigned there when I was running for governor in 2014.

But this year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Piggott to cancel its picnic, carnival, beauty contest, and fried-chicken dinner for the first time since 1931. The fireworks show is the only tradition the city didn’t cancel.

The picnic is Piggott Cemetery Association’s biggest fundraiser. Fred Ort is president of the Association, and he’s not sure how the association will make up the lost funds, but he’s confident it will.

Fred’s family moved to Piggott when he was 12, and he has attended every picnic since then. He’s 68 years old.

In past years, the carnival would already be up and running and members of the association would be busy with final preparations. He said life feels a little empty and eerie at the moment.

But the town’s leaders decided to go ahead with the fireworks show at 10 o’clock Saturday night. Most people watch from their own yards any way, and you can see the display from the outskirts of Piggott, population 3,700, so there won’t be a crowd in one place.

I like Piggott’s spirit. The businesses and churches have followed health guidelines to protect their residents. The school district canceled athletic programs and postponed graduation until late July. The cemetery association canceled the traditional picnic, its primary source of money and a source of pride for the city.

In the midst of it all, they found a way to safely preserve a sliver of their tradition with the fireworks show. Saturday night, members of the fire department will light up the sky.

The spirit of Piggott is the spirit of Arkansas, and the spirit of Arkansas is the spirit of American independence that we celebrate on July the 4th. We work together, whether it’s a global pandemic or the growing pains of our republic. At the end of the day, we light up our skies to show we’re still here, and we’re still strong.

Governor Hutchinson Announces Cities May Implement Mandatory Mask Ordinance

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced cities across the state may implement an ordinance requring mandatory face coverings to help curb the spread of COVID-19 by signing Executive Order 20-41 on Friday.

"This provides a local option for cities to give them more flexibility if they have a community in which they might have a surge in cases. This model ordinance, from the Municipal League, provides a consistency in approach across the state," Governor Hutchinson said.

Chairman of the Economic Recovery Task Force Steuart Walton added, "Governor Hutchinson's balanced approach of giving cities the option to enact mask ordinances where most needed helps us protect the health of Arkansans and ensure the economy can continue to recover."

This executive order allows for:

Local law enforcement and other city officials to enforce the use of face coverings upon the business' premises in accordance with public health guidelines.

Local law enforcement and other city officials to act in a support capacity, through enforcement, to educate and encourage members of the public who decline to wear a face covering about the efficacy of wearing such coverings.

Local law enforcement and other city officials to assist in enforcement through education of individuals who decline to comply with the face covering requirement of any local business that the individual must abide by the local business' mandate or leave the premises.

Municipal League General Counsel John Wilkerson said, "Consistency is incredibly important and that is why this model ordinance says that the city is going to require the usage of masks in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Health."

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

VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides Friday's COVID-19 Update (07.03.20) 130PM

Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Friday, July 3, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.

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.

De Queen School Survey for Parents and Guardians

The De Queen Public School system is requesting district parents and guardians respond to a survey regarding the return to school this fall. The survey can be reached at the links below(English version and Spanish version)

English Version: https://forms.gle/WzdXYMwqqtaBq33fA

Spanish Version: https://forms.gle/eAXf1g17jnpVfJNw5

We continue to plan for the next school year, knowing our plans must be flexible and may change. We need you to take a few minutes to fill out this survey. The purpose of the survey is to simply collect data to assist the district in planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

De Queen Public Schools COVID-19 Re-entry Planning Survey

We continue to plan for the next school year, knowing our plans must be flexible and may change. We need you to take a few minutes to fill out this survey. The purpose of the survey is to simply collect data to assist the district in planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

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!

VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Thursday Update (07.02.20) 130PM

Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Thursday, July 2, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response. (Press Play Button Above for Video)

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

Horatio Kindergarten Registration Monday - Wednesday, July 6th - 8th

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.

UA Cossatot Announces Spring 2020 Graduates

The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases names of spring 2020 graduates and names of those graduating with honors.

Due to campus closure and clinical site suspension stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, practical nursing, welding, medical transcription, and EMT students will complete graduation requirements at a later date. Graduates will be released to the public at that time.

288 students graduate with a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or associate degree. Some students earned multiple certificates and degrees allowing for 422 spring 2020 awards.

15 students graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, meaning that they graduate with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 to 4.0. 18 students graduate with Magna Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.89. 32 students graduate with Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.74.

Due to campus closure and clinical site suspension stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, practical nursing, welding, medical transcription, and EMT students will complete graduation requirements at a later date. Graduates will be released to the public at that time.

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Summa Cum Laude Honors:

Rica Burns of Ashdown, Kami Carter of Foreman, Hannah Faulkner of Nashville, Kaydra Fox of Glenwood, Belen Guevara Hernandez of De Queen, Caitlin Harding of De Queen, Karlie Hernandez of Amity, Nathan House of Ashdown, Colby Markham of Amity, Ethan Mitchell of Amity, Allen Ramirez of De Queen, Erica Resendiz of De Queen, Shyla Schwartz of Nashville, Maeghan Vaughn of Grannis, and Mackenzie White of Ashdown

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Magna Cum Laude Honors:

Hannah Barfield of Nashville, Lauren Bogan of Murfreesboro, Heather Bradshaw of Lockesburg, Magali Cornelio of De Queen, Dalton Cox of Amity, Hannah Davis of Amity, Elizabeth Hernandez of De Queen, Codie Jamison of Nashville, Tori Janes of Newhope, Talia Lambert of Springdale, Emily McCauley of Nashville, Kaitlyn McConnell of Nashville, Neri Mejia of De Queen, Jasmine Montiel of De Queen, April Stancil of Gillham, Tina Williams of Nashville, Kelsey Willis of Horatio, and Tiffany Worley of De Queen.

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Cum Laude Honors:

Jaden Altenbaumer of Ashdown, Destany Bright of Amity, Sarah Carnes of Texarkana, Matthew Chandler of Horatio, Dennis Cleghorn of North Little Rock, Brayden Counts of Dierks, Mychelle Crussell of Ashdown Eric Dickerson of Horatio, Yatzari Dominguez of De Queen, Taylor Dorse of De Queen, Aracely Hernandez of De Queen, Caleb Kyle of Ashdown, Jeffrey Manns of De Queen, Samuel Maroon III of Nashville, Kristina Mc Gill of Ozan, Sarrah Millette of Glenwood, Elizabeth Moore of Murfreesboro, Catrice Payne of Nashville, Gerson Perez of Nashville, Robin Pickett of De Queen, Shae Reid of Texarkana, Alejandra Resendiz of Horatio, Raven Revels of De Queen, Eruby Rodriguez of De Queen, Cullen Smith of Amity, Molly Smith of De Queen, Walker Vallee of Dierks, Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena of De Queen, Haley Wallace of Texarkana, Jeffery Whisenhunt of Horatio, Lauren White of Nashville, and Misty Young of De Queen.

UA Cossatot Students Graduating Spring 2020 Include (listed with highest degree(s) earned):

Amity: Destiny Bright, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Dalton Cox, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hannah Davis, Associate of Arts; Karlie Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Brianna Hill, Associate of Arts; Colby Markham, Associate of Arts; Ethan Mitchell, Associate of Arts; Sean Palavincini, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Cullen Smith, Associate of Arts

Ashdown: Jaden Altenbaumer, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Allie Anderson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jon Bellanger, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Ty Buchanan, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Rica Burns, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice; Patience Burris, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Mychelle Crussell, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Christopher Dunn, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Dentin Earnest, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Braden Gentry, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Grace Gwin, Technical

Certificate: Health Professions; Nathan House, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Braden Jackson, Certificate of Proficiency; Fluid Power; Caleb Kyle, Associate of Science: STEM; Madison Mills, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Shelby Scott, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Timothy Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Matthew Swilley, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Cory Tatom, Technical Certificate of Health Professions; Christopher Threadgill Sr., Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls; Mackenzie White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions, Kristi Williams , Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Whitley Williams, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Kinley Wright, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science

Ben Lomond: Jake Day, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices

Blevins: Ernan Gomez, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power

Broken Bow: Samantha Henderson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Delight: Amanda Culpepper, Associate of General Studies; Laura Eoff, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Riley House, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Sarah Mauldin, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Monica Riley, Technical Certificate: General Studies

De Queen: Crystal Alarcon-Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Julio Alvarez, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Abraham Arellano, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Sebastian Bahena, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Valerie Bell, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hector Blanco, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Israel Bustamante, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Yahir Camargo, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jesus Campos, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Nohemi Carreon, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Yuliani Castillo, Certificate o Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Veronica Castro, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Melvin Cerda, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Jamilyn Clark, Associate of Science: Psychology; Magali Cornelio, Technical Certificate: Welding; Johnny Daley Jr., Technical Certificate: Welding; James Davis, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Steering and Suspension; Yatzari Dominguez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Taylor Dorse, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Angel Espinoza Trujillo; Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Summer Estrada,

Technical Certificate: General Studies; Carter Faulkenberry, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Oscar Fernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Bryan Figueroa, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Madison Flowers, Associate of Science: STEM; Alexis Gallardo, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Joanna Gallardo, Associate of Science: Teaching: 4-8; Taylor Gentry, Technical Certificate Health Professions; Jaelin Gonzalez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Guadalupe Guerrero, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Belen Guevara Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Stephanie Gutierrez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Caitlin Harding, Technical certificate: Health Professions; Aracely Hernandez, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Lissette Hernandez, Associate of General Studies; Brayan Hernandez Diaz; Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Elizabeth Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Orlando Herrera, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Tyron Keels, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jeffrey Manns, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Aaron Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Emmanuel Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jacqueline Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jose Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Leonardo Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Mackenzie May, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Brian McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Neri Mejia, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Mariah Miller, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jasmine Montiel, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Cristopher Munoz, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe welding SMAW; Kryshnna Munoz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Connor Pearce, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Electrical/Electronics; Dilan Perez, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Osiel Perez, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Robin Pickett, Associate of Arts; Allan Ramirez, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Brayan Ramirez, Technical Certificate: Accounting; Guillermo Ramirez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Guadalupe Ramirez-Aguero, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Abel Resendiz, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Erica Resendiz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Raven Revels, Associate of General Studies; Denise Rios, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Eruby Rodriguez, Associate of Science: Teaching: Middle Level; Colton Rogers, Certificate of

Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jennifer Rogers, Associate of Arts; Jose Rojas, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Carlos Rojo, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Absalon Salazar, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Oziel Saldivar, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Giovany Salgado, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding, Valentin Sanches, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Molly Smith, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Angel Soria, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Jorge Soto Ramirez, Technical Certificate: Welding; Ulyses Tepozotlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Zachary Tollett, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Laketha Triana, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Ryan Vance, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines, Randy Velazquez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Sofia Valazquez Hernandez, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena: Certificate of Proficiency: General Studies; Isaiah Williamson, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Tiffany Worley, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Misty Young, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Enrique Zapata, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

Dierks: Brayden Buck, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Joni Burgess, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jarod Cogburn, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Brayden Counts, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Aaron Kesterson, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Dustin Kesterson, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; Brayden Kirby, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Perri Lowrey, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Kimberly McCauley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Aiden Oglesby, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jacob O’Neal, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Cameron Pugh, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Austin Richards, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lindsey Stamps, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Walker Vallee, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology

Dubach: Jalyn Crellin, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Foreman: Kami Carter, Technical certificate: General Studies; Mollie Chaytor, Associate of General Studies ; Kenneth Green , Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Myranda Gross, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hunter Lewis, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Braiden

McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Braiden McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Parker Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Kory Voss, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology; and Jabrea Walker, Associate of Science: Medical Sciences

Gillham: Bailey Branson, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Dana Flores, Associate of Science: Teaching: K-6; Ethan Hall, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jose Rios, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls; April Stancil, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Vanessa Whitney, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Glenwood: Kaydra Fox, Associate of Arts; Sarrah Millette, Associate of General Studies; and Kamryn Reid, Associate of Arts

Grannis: Brent Craver, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Juan Trinidad, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; and Maeghan Vaughn, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Horatio: Kimberly Bailey, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Collin Blackmon, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Bryan Carrillo, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW ; Matthew Chandler, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Sciences; Eric Dickerson, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Brock Flanrey, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Michael Jones, Associate of Science: STEM; John Marshall, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Kirsten Nicholas, Technical Certificate: Agriculture; Adrian Patlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Omar Ramirez, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Rodolfo Ramirez Jr., Associate of Applied Science: Genera Technology; Alejandra Resendiz, Associate of Science: Psychology; Alberto Sandoval, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Krystal Scott, Associate of Science, Teaching K-6; Alyssa Thigpen, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Marco Tinajero, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jeffery Whisenhunt, Technical Certificate: Industrial Electricity; Kelsey Willis, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; and Ronnie Willis, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding

Hot Springs: Sheila Miller, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting

Idabel: Jose Rios, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls

Kirby: Star Sterling, Associate of Arts; and Payden Turner, Associate of Arts

Langley: Jacy White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Lockesburg: Corazon Balderas, Technical Certificate: Welding; Julie Blackwell, Associate of Science: Teaching k-6; Heather Bradshaw, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kammilla Carbone, Technical Certificate: Health Professions, Charles Dowdy, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW, Daniel Galeno Sotelo, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Holly Hamilton, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Mason Marshall, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Tyler Miller, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Tamberlyn Nelson, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls, Patrick Owens; Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Amber Rapp, Certificate of Proficiency: Business Management; Alexis Simmons, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Dana Simmons, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Braden Smart, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology; Kade Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; and Kevin Walker, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology

McCaskill: Cameron Lane, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Darren May, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Corta Young, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power

Mineral Springs: Clayton Ashmore, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; and Rhonda Conway, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Murfreesboro: Jessica Ashley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lauren Bogan, Associate of General Studies; Kayla Katzer, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Sara Martin, Associate of Science: Psychology; Elizabeth Moore, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hailey Oglesby, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jessica Parker, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Lakyn Roberts, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Kristyn Self, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Nashville: Chance Allen, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Zachary Backus, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Hannah Barfield, Associate of General Studies; Gynder Benson, Technical Certificate: Agriculture; Ernesto Bustamante, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology: Diesel Technology; Marisol Bustos, Associate of General Studies; Kameron Carpenter, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Caleb Clayton, Technical Certificate: MIG Welding; Taurean Coulter, Technical Certificate: General Studies: Hannah Faulkner, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Armando Fraire, Technical Certificate: Welding;

Zorayda Guerrero, Associate of Applied Science; Business Management; John Hardin: Associate of Sciences Agri Business; Jerimiyah Harris, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Trevor Harris, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Tyae Harris, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jhamilex Hernandez Ortiz, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Chasity Holmes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Stephanie Ireland, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Codie Jamison, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; Emily Jamison, Associate of Science: Psychology; Isabel Jamison, Associate of General Studies; Samuel Maroon III, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Emily Mc Cauley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kaitlyn Mc Connell, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting; Juanisha Neal, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Tamera Nelson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Chelsie Nolen Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Gabriel Norton, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jorge Padilla, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Catrice Payne, Associate of Arts; Gerson Perez, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Graciela Perez, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology, Phuc Phan, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hilda Sanchez, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Shyla Schwartz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kyron Starr, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Tijuana Wesson, Associate of General Studies; Marcus Wester, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Hadyn Whisenhunt, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Lauren White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Tina Williams, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management

Newhope: Robert Burk, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Natalie Heneger, Associate of General Studies; Andrew Jacoby, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Tori Janes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Grant Strasner, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology

North Little Rock: Dennis Cleghorn, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice

Ozan: Jessica Aguilar, Associate of General Studies and Kristina Mc Gill, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Saratoga: Camron Perkins, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Springdale: Talia Lambert, Technical Certificate: Accounting

Texarkana: Sarah Carnes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Natchez Formby, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lauren Gay, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kortlahn Malone, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6, and Haley Wallace, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Umpire: Camryn Johnson, Associate of Science: Business and Christopher Moore, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding

Wickes: Hector Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Sebastian Medina, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Aubry Reel, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Winthrop: Monica Forrest, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Courtnie Moreland, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Cassidy Smiley, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices

Wednesday Update: COVID-19 Latest Maps and 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 Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 7
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,728

VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update Wednesday (07.01.20) 130PM

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