Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media from Conway on Wednesday, July 15th, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response. (Click on Play Button Above)
NWS Issues Heat Advisory Again Tuesday for Southwest Arkansas
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 to 109 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, and
Southwest Arkansas.
* WHEN...Through 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot afternoon high temperatures and high humidity may
cause heat illnesses to occur.
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.
Arkansans Ready for Football Poll by Talk Business & Politics
After months of social distancing, Arkansans are ready to play some football, but less than a majority think college football should resume this fall.
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll of 869 likely statewide voters tested the issue and found that a plurality supports the resumption of the fall’s most popular sport, but apprehension abounds.
Q: Based on what you know today about the coronavirus in Arkansas, in your opinion should colleges and universities play football this fall?
45% Yes
29% No
26% Unsure
https://talkbusiness.net/2020/06/poll-arkansans-are-ready-for-some-football/
Poll: Arkansans are ready for some football - Talk Business & Politics
After months of social distancing, Arkansans are ready to play some football, but less than a majority think college football should resume this fall. A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll of 869 likely statewide voters tested the issue and found that a plurality supports the resumption of the fall's most popular sport, but apprehension abounds.
Arkansas Education Association Concerns of Reopening Schools
The Arkansas Education Association has not ruled out a legal challenge to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s recently announced plans to open schools, but boycotts and other disruptions are not planned, according to AEA Executive Director Tracey-Ann Nelson.
Arkansas Secretary of Education Dr. Johnny Key said the opening plan provides flexibility for districts that may need more time to prepare, including acquiring technology equipment for “blended learning” – a mix of in-class and virtual instruction – and gathering personal protective equipment such as face masks.
Opening schools will return hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and staff to more than 1,000 school facilities in the state. During the 2019-2020 school year, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) reported 479,432 K-12 students, 33,399 teachers and 36,274 staff.
Arkansas Education Association wants concerns 'fully addressed' before schools open - Talk Business & Politics
The Arkansas Education Association has not ruled out a legal challenge to Gov. Asa Hutchinson's recently announced plans to open schools, but boycotts and other disruptions are not planned, according to AEA Executive Director Tracey-Ann Nelson.
Two Large Diamonds Found Recently at Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) — Confirmation of two large diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds State Park made for a busy week last week at the park, one of the only places in the world where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source.
Two visitors find large diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) - Confirmation of two large diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds State Park made for a busy week last week at the park, one of the only places in the world where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source.
UAMS Chancellor Calls For Mandate To Require Masks Throughout Arkansas
UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson has been through a health crisis before. When he was entering the medical field in the late 80’s, the country was awakening to the HIV epidemic. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is moving more rapidly and affecting many more people in Arkansas and across the globe.
With the state recording its highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases – 1,061 on Saturday – Patterson said it’s time for a statewide mask mandate.
https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/uams-chancellor-calls-mandate-require-masks-throughout-arkansas
UAMS Chancellor Calls For Mandate To Require Masks Throughout Arkansas
UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson has been through a health crisis before. When he was entering the medical field in the late 80's, the country was awakening to the HIV epidemic. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is moving more rapidly and affecting many more people in Arkansas and across the globe.
Arkansas Activities Association Fall Sports Update
The latest update from the Arkansas Activities Association regarding fall sports in 2020
Message from the Sevier County Library System
**ATTENTION PATRONS** DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES ALL SEVIER COUNTY LIBRARIES WILL GO BACK TO PHASE 1 WITH CURBSIDE SERVICES ONLY AT THIS TIME. WE WILL UPDATE AS WE KNOW MORE INFORMATION. THIS IS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES ONLY.
New Sevier County Hospital Architectural Design Graphics
At last week's meeting of the Sevier County Medical Center Board, the architect presented the board members with a slide show of the new hospital design.
Tuesday COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
Total Positive: 811
Active Positive: 82
Recovered: 720
Deaths: 9
Negatives: 3,725
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
Total Positive: 138
Active Positive: 29
Recovered: 108
Deaths: 1
Negatives: 1,674
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
Total Positive: 45
Active Positive: 5
Recovered: 40
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 921
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
Total Positive: 89
Active Positive: 11
Recovered: 78
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 1,683
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
Total Positive: 20
Active Positive: 11
Recovered: 9
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 2,020
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update (07.14.20) 130PM
Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
Howard County Farmers Market open Monday Afternoon in Nashville
Market Monday, June 13 starting at 3 pm.
For those who may not be able to come to the Friday morning market, the Howard County Farmers Market will be having a Monday afternoon market day, starting at 3 p.m. We have vendors who will be bringing their items to the market. Here is who's coming and what they plan to bring:
- Wildflowers -
Garden fresh potatoes, onions, carrots, honey, jams & jellies, mini coconut and pecan pies
- Mobbs Farm -
Cucumbers, purple hull peas, jalapenos
- 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
- Aunt Ferns Fried Pies –
Various flavors
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!
Monday's Updated COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
Total Positive: 807
Active Positive: 88
Recovered: 710
Deaths: 9
Negatives: 3,695
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
Total Positive: 137
Active Positive: 30
Recovered: 106
Deaths: 1
Negatives: 1,636
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
Total Positive: 43
Active Positive: 3
Recovered: 40
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 904
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
Total Positive: 88
Active Positive: 11
Recovered: 77
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 1,645
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
Total Positive: 19
Active Positive: 10
Recovered: 9
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 1,974
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update Monday (07.13.20) 130PM
Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Monday, July 13, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.
Heat Advisory Through Monday Evening from the NWS
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 to 109 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Oklahoma, southwestern
Arkansas, and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot afternoon high temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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.UC Davis Children’s Hospital Latest on Wearing of Masks Against COVID-19
Scientific evidence is clear: Social distancing and wearing masks help prevent people from spreading COVID-19, and masks also protect those who wear them, two UC Davis Health experts said on UC Davis LIVE: COVID-19.
A range of new research on face coverings shows that the risk of infection to the wearer is decreased by 65 percent, said Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
Your Mask Cuts Own Risk by 65 Percent
Scientific evidence is clear: Social distancing and wearing masks help prevent people from spreading COVID-19, and masks also protect those who wear them, two UC Davis Health experts said on UC Davis LIVE: COVID-19.
'We are on the Edge': UAMS Chancellor says ICU is Full
by KATV
Friday, July 10th 2020
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The intensive care unit at UAMS is completely full, Chancellor Cam Patterson said on Friday.
A spokesperson for the hospital said that it is not unusual for the 52-bed ICU to be full, and they are not all COVID-19 patients. But in a special episode of PBS's 'Arkansas Week,' Patterson said that hospitals in Arkansas are "at the edge" of their capacity for virus patients.
https://katv.com/news/local/uams-intensive-care-unit-full-chancellor-says
U.S. Attorney General Barr Praises Arkansas Law Enforcement During Little Rock Visit
At a time when police practices are under scrutiny nationwide, U.S. Attorney General William Barr praised Arkansas law enforcement during his Thursday visit to Little Rock. Barr, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and U.S. Representative French Hill held a roundtable discussion with state law enforcement before taking questions from the media.
U.S. Attorney General Praises Arkansas Law Enforcement During Little Rock Visit
At a time when police practices are under scrutiny nationwide, U.S. Attorney General William Barr praised Arkansas law enforcement during his Thursday visit to Little Rock. Barr, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and U.S. Representative French Hill held a roundtable discussion with state law enforcement before taking questions from the media.
U of A Chancellor Steinmetz Discusses Razorback Football
Will there be college football this fall?
It’s a question fans are asking and decision-makers are discussing at several levels daily throughout the country.
Steinmetz said several football options are under discussion, ranging to playing games without fans, playing games with drastically reduced crowds, or scenarios where the season is delayed or shortened.
Arkansas is scheduled to begin its football season Sept. 5 in Fayetteville against the University of Nevada. The start time has not been announced. The Razorbacks next two games are at Notre Dame (Sept. 12) and at Mississippi State (Sept. 19).
UA Chancellor Steinmetz Discusses Timeline For Decisions About Football Games
Will there be college football this fall? It's a question fans are asking and decision-makers are discussing at several levels daily throughout the country. Some smaller dominoes are already falling. The Ivy League, Bloomberg reported, canceled sports competition for the upcoming semester because of health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming the first NCAA Division I conference in the U.S.
Governor Asa Hutchinson Holds Press Conference at UA Cossatot in De Queen
On Friday, July 10, 2020, Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson, held a press conference to discuss the latest information concerning COVID-19 in De Queen at University of Arkansas Cossatot. Prior to the press conference, a private luncheon was also held at the college for Governor Hutchinson and Sevier County community leaders to discuss updates, reports, and future plans.
The luncheon took place at noon, where Governor Hutchinson spoke with community leaders and representatives from Sevier County. Topics concerning the economy, education, as well as health and safety in Sevier County were discussed.
The press conference began at 1:30 P.M., where UA Cossatot Chancellor, Dr. Steve Cole, welcomed everyone and introduced the governor.
Governor Asa Hutchinson said, “It is good to be in De Queen, and the commitment of this community in terms of reducing the spread and cases of COVID-19 is a success story. The members of this community have done a good job handling everything.”
Hutchinson also added, “It is good to hear that the economy is doing well here in Sevier County despite the number of cases that have occurred.”
The governor encouraged everyone to continue to take responsibility and to do their part. Wearing masks and social distancing was recommended to help decrease the spread of the virus.
Governor Hutchinson was also joined by Dr. Nate Smith and Dr. Jose Romero from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Dr. Smith said that Sevier County has been hit hard by COVID-19, but he appreciated the community for the way its residents have addressed the challenge of preventing it. Dr. Smith stated that as of July 10, Arkansas has 26, 803 total cases of COVID-19, and 5,847 active cases.
Dr. Smith also addressed Sevier County’s number of cases and praised the amount of testing that has taken place in Sevier. 2,563 people in Sevier County have been tested per a 10,000 population, which is twice the state average of 1,225. Dr. Smith also added that about 90% of the Sevier County residents who had COVID-19 are recovered.
Dr. Romero also addressed everyone at the press conference about COVID-19 concerns in Spanish, while UA Cossatot Center for Student Success Coordinator, Erika Buenrrostro translated in English.
At the end of the conference, Governor Hutchinson answered questions from the press. He stated that Arkansas has experienced success in flattening the curve this past spring and will need to translate that same success for the summer and fall.