Areas of flooding in photos were at Pine Ridge and Story Creek on De Queen Lake. Be watchful of floating debris if boating. (photos by Jon Bunyard)
Area Lakes and Rivers Up Substantially Because of Recent Rains
Sunday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 0
Latest Aerial Photos of Construction of New Sevier County Medical Center
Progress at the construction site of the Sevier County Medical Center. (Aerial photos compliments of Monte Bartek)
Flash Flooding Continues Another Day in SW Arkansas
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* Portions of southwest Arkansas...Louisiana...southeast Oklahoma
and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas,
Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller,
Nevada and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,
Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red
River, Sabine, Webster and Winn. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain.
In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg,
Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk,
Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.
* Through this evening
* Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts
possible.
* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oklahoma... Arkansas...
Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River and Howard Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
902 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for the Little River At Horatio.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 28.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this Friday evening and continue falling to 20.9 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding to diminish and end through late this Friday evening
Friday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 5
Active Confirmed Cases: 5
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 0
Spring 2021 Honor Students and List of Graduates at UA Cossatot
VIDEO: "What's Up Doc?" with Dr. Randy Walker
On this week's episode of "What's Up Doc?", Dr. Randy talks about the importance of adult vaccinations for shingles, tetanus, and the flu.
Thursday COVID-19 Active Cases Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 4
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 0
Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Thursday Evening and River Flood Warning
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* Portions of southwest Arkansas...Louisiana...southeast Oklahoma
and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Arkansas,
Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller,
Nevada and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,
Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red
River, Sabine, Webster and Winn. In southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain.
In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg,
Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk,
Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.
* Through this evening
* Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated locally higher
amounts possible.
* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued....Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following river in Oklahoma...
Arkansas...
Little River At Horatio affecting McCurtain, Sevier, Little River
and Howard Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles....Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little River At Horatio.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 28.3 feet.
* Forecast...The Little River is expected to rise to a crest of 28.6
feet this Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, The boat ramp recreation area at Wilton,
Arkansas downstream from Horatio is flooded and closed. Also the
golf course west of Haratio, Arkansas suffers from overflow.
UA Cossatot Recently Honored 5 Retirees for Their Years of Service on May 13
UA Cossatot Retirement Reception in Lockesburg was for (L-R): Michael Wright, Steve McJunkins, Sonya Robinson, and Christine Akins. Chancellor Steve Cole is pictured with the four. Mark Kutak was not pictured and was unable to attend because of a family emergency.
UA Cossatot Chancellor's and Vice Chancellor's Honors Lists for Spring 2021
Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Thursday Morning
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of southwest Arkansas, Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma,
and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest
Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
River, Miller, Nevada, and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville,
Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln,
Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, and Winn. In
southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie,
Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion,
Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San
Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
* Through Thursday morning
* Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with isolated higher
amounts of 3 inches or more possible.
* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and
rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 78. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
DEA Raided Several Area Landsdell Family Clinics on Tuesday
Several locations of Landsdell Family Clinics in southwest Arkansas were raided Tuesday morning by DEA agents and local authorities. The known locations of the raids included: Lockesburg, Dierks, Texarkana, and 2 locations in De Queen, AR. The investigation is underway and in the early phase of collecting information. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office out of the Western District of Arkansas.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Thursday Morning
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of southwest Arkansas, Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma,
and Texas, including the following areas, in southwest
Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
River, Miller, Nevada, and Sevier. In Louisiana, Bienville,
Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln,
Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, and Winn. In
southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie,
Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion,
Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San
Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
* From 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday morning
* Additional rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches with isolated higher
amounts in excess of 6 inches possible.
* Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy
rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and
rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
VIDEO: Greg Ray and Angie Walker Discuss Sevier County Senior Citizens' Appreciation Day
Sevier County Judge Greg Ray and Angie Walker visited today to give us an update on the upcoming Sevier County Senior Citizens' Appreciation Day.
VIDEO: Callie Miller of the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce at Ed 88 Studios Tuesday
On this week's Chamber Chat with Callie Miller, we discuss the three big upcoming events in Sevier County:
1. Litter Cleanup
2. Tri Lakes Big Bass Festival
3. Senior Citizens' Appreciation Day
Tuesday's COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the AR Dept of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 1
Active Confirmed Cases: 0
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 2
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 4
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 0
Active Confirmed Cases: 0
Active Probable Cases: 0
Sunday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 0
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 2
Active Confirmed Cases: 1
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 5
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 0
Active Confirmed Cases: 0
Active Probable Cases: 0
SW Arkansas Survey by U of A System Division of Agriculture
Atmosphere, options and safety at the top of consumers’ list
By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fast Facts:
· Survey conducted by Division of Agriculture initiative looks at consumer priorities
· Data collected from 199 southwestern Arkansas residents · Survey results at www.uaex.uada.edu/createbridgesresources
LITTLE ROCK — A friendly atmosphere, options, and safety measures were southwestern Arkansans’ top three values in choosing which restaurants and stores to frequent, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
The survey was conducted in March by CREATE BRIDGES, an initiative of the Division of Agriculture’s Community and Economic Development Department, based in Little Rock. CREATE BRIDGES is an acronym for “Celebrating Retail, Accommodations, Tourism and Entertainment by Building Rural Innovations and Developing Growth Economies.”
The survey received responses from 199 residents living in Howard, Little River, and Sevier counties.
Julianne Dunn, economic educator for the Division of Agriculture, said the most popular products purchased were clothing and locally made or crafted goods, according to the survey results.
“Additionally, a majority of respondents want the conveniences added during the pandemic to remain, such as ordering online, picking up at the store and curbside delivery,” Dunn said.
CREATE BRIDGES is designed to bring two three-county regions together to collaborate, gather data, develop and implement strategies to assist small, rural businesses in retaining and expanding their customer base.
The CREATE BRIDGES 3C’s Region, consisting of Howard, Little River, and Sevier counties, was selected in the fall of 2018. Like other programs and agencies, however, CREATE BRIDGES administrators had to reassess their objectives in 2020 while facing the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We agreed that consumers’ needs and desires may have changed as a result of the pandemic and that it would be beneficial to small retail businesses to know what their customers sought,” Vickie Williamson, economic development director for Little River County, said.
Williamson and Tiffany Maurer, economic development director for Sevier County, generated a short list of questions in January for consumers to answer online.
All respondents were entered into a drawing for a gift card as an incentive to participate. There were 199 responses across the three counties, providing helpful data and comments for local businesses. The complete survey results are available at www.uaex.uada.edu/createbridgesresources.
For more information about CREATE BRIDGES, visit www.uaex.uada.edu/createbridges or contact Julianne Dunn at 501-671-2158 or jbdunn@uaex.edu.
To learn more about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter at @UAEX_edu.
Tuesday's COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the AR Dept of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 2
Active Probable Cases: 1
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 3
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 0
Active Confirmed Cases: 0
Active Probable Cases: 0
