Walton College Adds University of Arkansas Cossatot to Community College Transfer Program
The Sam M. Walton College of Business has added University of Arkansas Cossatot to its "Turn 2 into 4" program that helps students at two-year institutions in Arkansas transition to complete a four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
UA Cossatot is the third community college in Arkansas to formally partner with Walton College in the program and the second in the University of Arkansas system.
Students will earn an Associate of Science in Business at UA Cossatot and transition to any of the Walton College majors within the B.S.B.A. degree program, including opportunities for online majors in general business, accounting and supply chain management.
UA Cossatot has its main campus in DeQueen and also has campuses in Nashville and Ashdown.
The Walton College also has partnered with North Arkansas College and UA Pulaski Tech, part of the U of A system. Walton College also has a long-standing agreement with Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) — one both campuses are building on to transition into the Turn 2 into 4 program.
Such agreements with two-year institutions are designed to lower costs and help students transition to four-year degrees more easily. The articulation agreement is intended to increase the number of college graduates in Arkansas reduce duplication for courses toward degree completion and provide opportunities for cities and counties in Arkansas to retain talent in their communities through online degree programs.
Contact transfer@walton.uark.edu for more information.
Arkansas Casino Amendment Proposal Submits 97,000 Signatures
By STEVE BRAWNER / TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS • JUL 7, 2020
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment expanding casino gaming submitted 97,000 signatures to the Arkansas secretary of state’s office Monday, the deadline to qualify for the November 2020 ballot.
The group was required to collect 89,151 verified signatures of registered voters. By crossing that threshold, the effort will qualify for a 30-day cure period giving it time to collect additional signatures if needed. The secretary of state will validate that the signatures come from eligible registered voters.
If passed by voters in November, the Arkansas Wins in 2020 initiative would require the Arkansas Racing Commission to issue casino gaming licenses to 16 casinos. Two would be in Pulaski County and would be owned by Little Rock 1 Gaming Associates and Little Rock 2 Gaming Associates. Two would be in Crittenden County and would be owned by West Memphis 1 Gaming Associates and West Memphis 2 Gaming Associates.
Arkansas Highway and Interstate Speed Limits to Rise Soon
By PHOEBE SANDERS • JUL 7, 2020
The speed limits on Arkansas highways and interstates will soon be increasing, but there are concerns it will lead to more accident fatalities, as has happened in other states.
Last year the Arkansas General Assembly passed legislation which puts the state on pace with neighboring states like Texas and Oklahoma. The maximum speed on rural stretches of interstates will go from 70 to 75 miles-per-hour. Some urban sections and four-lane highways will increase from 60 to 65 mph.
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Holds Media Availability Thursday with U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Governor Asa Hutchinson held a media availability Thursday at 1:30 p.m. after a luncheon with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill.
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Holds Media Availability Thursday with U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold a media availability Thursday afternoon, 07/09, at 1:30 p.m. after a luncheon with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill.
VIDEO: Wednesday's Meeting of the CARES Act Steering Committee (07.08.20)
The CARES Act Steering Committee, created by Governor Asa Hutchinson to recommend the best use of federal COVID-19 aid, met virtually at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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
Maddie Martin of De Queen Receives 2020 Rotary Club Crystal Award
Maddie Martin received the 2020 Crystal Award from the De Queen Rotary Club. This award is given to an outstanding female athlete. Check out the story on dequeenbee.com
Martin receives 2020 Rotary Club Crystal Award
Maddie Martin received the 2020 Crystal Award from the De Queen Rotary Club. This award is given to an outstanding female athlete. Martin participated in Lady Leopards basketball for four years where she received All Conference and All State honors. She also received All Conference in track.
Arkansas Voters First Group Seeks a Change in Redistricting Process
Every 10 years, legislative and congressional districts in Arkansas are shifted based on population. A proposal to change who is in charge of the process might be on the November ballot after the group Arkansas Voters First handed in its signatures supporting the measure Monday. Activists have argued for years that redistricting is often plagued by gerrymandering, which is the practice of drawing district boundaries to achieve political advantage for legislators.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/campaign-independent-redistricting-commission-submits-signatures-ballot
Open Primaries of Arkansas Plan to Add Ballot Measure to November's Election
The Open Primaries Arkansas group turned in its signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office Monday. Their initiative would place an open primary concept in front of voters in November. If the measure is approved, it would change how candidates are selected for office in the state.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/ballot-initiative-group-seeks-open-primaries-arkansas
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
Amazon's New Shipping Center in Little Rock will Create 1,000 Jobs
Amazon announced Tuesday plans to open its first fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs.
The 825,000 square-foot distribution facility will be located on 80 acres at the port and will benefit from yesterday’s announcement of upgrades to road infrastructure.
Amazon Says New Little Rock Fulfillment Center Will Employ 1,000
Amazon announced Tuesday plans to open its first fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs. The 825,000 square-foot distribution facility will be located on 80 acres at the port and will benefit from yesterday's announcement of upgrades to road infrastructure.
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.
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update Tuesday (07.07.20) 130PM
Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
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