A Message to UA Cossatot Students!
I wanted to personally let each and every student who attends UA Cossatot know that everything we are doing during this crisis is to make sure you stay safe and still receive the education you expect to get from UA Cossatot. Currently we have moved all of our courses online and we will keep offering them online as long as we need to in order to keep you as safe as we can from COVID-19 exposure.
During this trying time, please reach out to us for ANY help you need. I also wanted to remind students that we can’t beat the COVID-19 outbreak without your help. Please take this virus very seriously and please practice good hand-washing habits and PLEASE refrain from meeting closely in large groups. This virus spreads mainly by close human contact and if we can eliminate that behavior, at least for a while, we can limit the spread of this virus.
What you do and how you respond personally to this epidemic will define your entire generation!
Please be safe, call or email me any time, and GO COLTS!
Chancellor Cole
Sevier County Has First Positive Case of Covid-19
From State Representative, DeAnn Vaught…
Please don’t panic! Let me say that again Please Do Not Panic! Breathe... Sevier County does have a positive case.. that is all I can tell you at this point! Let me say this again, STAY HOME if at all possible! The attached picture stresses why it is important to stay home. Take a few seconds and read it.
We knew it was a matter of WHEN not IF, that is why I try so hard to inform you as soon as I know that way you have facts.
Sevier County Water Association Office Temporarily Closing
Sevier County Water Association will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 23, until further notice. Customers can go online and pay the bill at scwa.myruralwater.com, mail it to P.O. Box 700, De Queen, AR 71832, or call at 870-642-5289.
Angie Walker Interview on Ed 88 Thursday Morning
Angie Walker of Dr Randy Walker's Clinic in De Queen, was on Ed 88 Radio with Loren Hinton Thursday morning and discussed the very latest Covid-19 information.
From the Sevier County Youth Baseball Association Board
Our board met and discussed possible scenarios of resuming our season if the park lockout is lifted on March 30. We have also reviewed the CDC's new recommendation that all public gatherings be limited to 50 people or less for the next 8 weeks. Based on that, the board has decided to cancel the 2020 season out of an abundance of caution and concern for public health. If/when this disease reaches our area, we did not want to be a conduit for exposure and transmission.
We will waive next year's fee unless you want a refund. If you want a refund, send a private message requesting a refund to the league's Facebook page (Sevier County Youth Baseball) or email at seviercountybaseball@gmail.com. Include the following information in the message body:
1)state your request for refund
2)player or player names and ages
3)name of who to make the check out to
4)mailing address
5)phone number
We realize this is not an ideal situation, but this is an issue that affects more than playing baseball.
From the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce
During the COVID-19 precautions many of you are changing the way you do business, and the Chamber has created a Facebook group to help you reach your customers!
Welcome to Sevierly Strong - Stronger Together!
This group allows you to post notices about changes of hours, curbside delivery, online shopping incentives, or any other factor that customers should be aware of during this time.
Help us spread awareness for our businesses by inviting friends and fellow business owners to join the group.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any information about current resources, and I will get it to you. We will be working to keep our membership updated and informed about the fluid situation regarding COVID-19, and the effects on our community!
Suzanne Babb
Executive Director
De Queen/Sevier County
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 67 - 315 W. Stilwell Ave.
De Queen, Arkansas 71832
870-584-3225
Cossatot Fire Department Annual Fish Fry & Auction Cancelled
After meeting with local Government Officials, Cossatot Volunteer Fire Department is POSTPONING our Annual Fish Fry/Fund raiser that was scheduled for March 28th. We feel that it is in the best interest of the community to do this. We will be monitoring and looking to re-schedule at a later date.
We are encouraging members to go ahead and mail their Annual Membership dues to:
Cossatot VFD
1930 Hwy 70 E
DeQueen, AR 71832
God Bless and Be Safe,
Archie Johnson
Cossatot VFD/ Fire Chief
Free Groceries and Grocery Pickups for the Elderly
The Amerasian Hometown Missions of Sevier County has free groceries for the elderly and is providing grocery pickups for the elderly in the DeQueen/Horatio/Lockesburg/Gillham area. The phone number to call is (870) 279-4154. Amerasian Hometown Mission is also encouraging area churches who are willing to help, call the same number (870) 279-4154.
Leopard Care Clinic Coming to De Queen School Campus
Dr. Randy Walker to open Leopard Care Clinic on De Queen school campus. For the complete story, visit:
Dr. Randy Walker to open Leopard Care Clinic on De Queen school campus
Dr. Randy Walker's medical offices are expanding to include the new De Queen school's on-campus Leopard Care Clinic at 235 S. Treating Plant Road. The school-based clinic will allow them to evaluate and treat patients for acute or chronic health issues in an attempt to decrease absenteeism and improve academic performance.
UA Cossatot Scholarship Application Open through April 1
The UA Cossatot Scholarship Application is open until April 1 of each year. The deadline to complete the application for the 2020-2021 academic year is approaching, and UA Cossatot encourages all current and incoming students to apply.
The UA Cossatot Scholarship Application is one application where students can apply for institutional and foundation scholarships online and is located at www.cccua.awardspring.com.
For more information about the UA Cossatot Scholarship Application, please contact UA Cossatot Foundation Director, Dustin Roberts, at 870-584-1172 or droberts@cccua.edu.
De Queen Serving Sack Lunches to De Queen Students During Break
De Queen Restaurants Dining Guide from Sevier County Economic Development
As times change, so do we! Many restaurants in our community have made adjustments to service and food distribution to accommodate our community. Check this list for your favorite options. Call the restaurant if you have any questions!
Beardo's BBQ - curbside and delivery (order of $30 or more)
Burger King - drive-thru
Country Girls Cafe - take out and curbside
Fat Chance's - take out and curbside
KFC - drive-thru only
Leopard Nutrition - curbside and delivery
Lonchera & Miscelanea J.B. - take out and delivery
Jitterbug Java - call ahead and drive-thru
Main Street Kitchen - curbside and delivery in town (Horatio)
Mary Pops - take out and curbside
McDonald's - drive-thru and mobile ordering
Old Town Cafe - take out and delivery
Nadine's Cafe - take out and drive thru
Pit Stop - curbside and order ahead prepared family meals for pick up
Pizza Hut - carryout and delivery
Ranch House - take out, curbside and delivery (11am-7pm)
Simple Simon's - take out, delivery, and curbside (buffet closed)
Sonic - drive up and mobile ordering
Stilwell's Restaurant - take out and curbside
Subway - carry out and mobile/online ordering
Sweet Cravings - take out
TJ's - to-go orders
Tres Agaves - take out, curbside and delivery (min purchase $20)
Taco Bell - drive-thru only
taco trucks - take out
Zeb's Lunchbox - take away
Notice from Johnye Fisher of Sevier County Libraries
Attention: Beginning Wednesday March 18, 2020 through March 30, 2020 All Sevier County Libraries will be closed to the public.
The open day may change. We will be here normal hours for any questions and items can be dropped off in the drop boxes and will be sanitized and we will be here to answer any questions you may have. We are sorry that we are having to close but for your safety and ours it is necessary.
Thank you,
Johnye Fisher
Head Librarian
Sevier County Library System
200 W Stilwell Ave
De Queen, AR. 71832
870-584-4364 (Phone)
870-642-8319 (Fax)
VIDEO - Jerry Minchew and Pastor Ray Reynolds About Free Lunches for De Queen Students
Jerry Minchew and Pastor Ray Reynolds talk about the Free Lunches for De Queen Students beginning today at the De Queen Fire Station
VIDEO - Bradshaw, Sanders and Miller Discuss Free Sack Lunches for De Queen Students
Lance Bradshaw, Jason Sanders, and Callie Miller discussing the free sack lunch distribution for De Queen students at the De Queen Fire Station from 11-1 weekdays beginning today.
VIDEO - Making Food Available for At Risk Students in De Queen During School Closure
Meeting to discuss making food available for at risk students in De Queen during school closure. Meeting at Memorial Baptist Church.
The program to provide grab and go sack lunches will begin Tuesday, March 17 from 11-1 at the De Queen Fire Station. Meals are available to all children 18 and under all lunches are free. Children must be present in vehicle and meals to be consumed off site.
Lunches on Tuesday will be prepared by De Queen First Assembly.
Wednesday - First Baptist.
Thursday - Memorial Baptist.
Friday - Church of Christ.
Monday - St Barbara's Catholic Church.
Tuesday March 24 - Templo De Alabanza.
Special thanks to Ranch House Cafe, Simple Simon's Pizza, and De Queen Auto Group. Anyone wishing to donate to this cause should contact Ranch House Cafe. Students in need of lunches should contact the school administration office at 870-584-4312.
From the City of De Queen
We are encouraging everyone to please use our drive-thru window. And, the driver's testing will NOT be available this week at City Hall!
