Sevier News

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Thursday COVID-19 Update from AR Dept of Health

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Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 30

Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 33

Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 33

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 26

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 23

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Tuesday's COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the AR Dept of Health

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Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 24

Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 21

Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 28

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 20

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 23

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De Queen Lions Club Guest Speakers from Youthbuild Program at UA Cossatot

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Leslie Daniels, case manager, and Andy Tody, new construction trainer, of Youthbuild were the guest speakers at Tuesday's Lions Club meeting in De Queen. Youthbuild is now enrolling. The deadline is August 19th, and the start date is August 23, 2021. Call or text Leslie Daniels at (870)584-1153.

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Photos: Sevier County Chamber of Commerce Tri-Lakes Big Bass Festival in SW AR

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The Sevier County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Tri Lakes Big Bass Festival in SW AR on Saturday, July 17 on De Queen, Dierks and Gillham Lakes. Chris McKinney of Hot Springs took home the grand prize.

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VIDEO: "What's Up, Doc?" with Dr. Randy Walker

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This week on "What's Up Doc?", Dr. Randy and Cody Gallagher of Pilgrim's Pride announce a new partnership between Pilgrim's and the Walker Clinic that will enable Pilgrim's employees and their families to save money on healthcare.

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Kathy Beavert Honored at UA Cossatot Board of Visitors Meeting

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The UA Cossatot Board of Visitors said goodbye to outgoing chairperson Kathy Beavert at their July meeting in Lockesburg on Monday. Beavert has served on the board for 21 years and was presented an award from UAC Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole. New officers for the coming year are:

Jimmy Tumey - Chairman

Tim Pinkerton - Vice Chairman

Angie Walker - Secretary

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Wednesday COVID-19 SW Arkansas Active Cases and Vaccinations Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

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Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 22

Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 11

Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 10

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 16

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 19

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Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

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Arkansans know that no summer barbecue is complete without fresh watermelon. Our state may not be the largest producer of watermelon, but Arkansas communities lay claim to being the home of the world’s largest and the world’s sweetest. 

The month of July is known as National Watermelon Month. July is typically the largest shipping month of the year, with over 15 states harvesting simultaneously. 

The United States currently ranks 7th in the worldwide production of watermelon. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown across 96 countries worldwide. But the impact the crop has on communities here in Arkansas has been a cause for celebration for decades.  

In Arkansas, we have more than 200 farms harvesting more than 1,500 acres of watermelons. Crops are valued at more than $5 million. 

The city of Hope annually celebrates its claim as the home of the world’s largest watermelons with a yearly watermelon festival. The event first originated in 1926 and has been ongoing, though not continuous, since 1977. 

And since 1980, the residents of Cave City have been coming together to celebrate the "World's Sweetest Watermelons" and reconnect with family and friends. Now, in its 40th year, the watermelon festival is the largest festival in the region. 

Researchers are now finding out that watermelons are even more nutritious than previously known. The USDA's Agricultural Research Service recently identified over 1,500 small molecules of diverse chemical characters in the fruit, known as phytochemicals. They concluded that eating watermelon is an excellent way to increase your intake of antioxidants, non-protein amino acids, and lycopene. This means that every time you eat watermelon, you’ll be improving the health of your cells, organs, and nervous system. 

In addition to farmer’s markets and fruit stands across the state, you can find Arkansas watermelons and any Arkansas grown produce at supermarkets by looking for the “Arkansas Grown” label. The “Arkansas Grown” logo is a registered trademark of the Department filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State. It may appear in black and white or black and green versions.

 We’ve posted more information, including recipes and expert tips on finding the perfect watermelon, on our website www.arkansashouse.org.

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Sunday COVID-19 Active Cases and Vaccines Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

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Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 21

Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 21

Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 10

Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 12

Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 19

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UA Cossatot Announces their LPN Graduates

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UA Cossatot hosted a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) graduation and pinning ceremony on Friday, June 25, at the UA Cossatot Bank of Lockesburg Historic Gymnasium.

Graduates included: Sanjuana Alvarez-Hernandez, Victoria Boyd, Heather Bradshaw, Dondria Burdette, Rosio Cisneros, Brittany Crumpler, Elizabeth DiBucci, Yatzari Dominguez, Hannah Fry, Myranda Gross, Caitlin Harding, Evie Harris, Crystal Hernandez, Alondra Lerma, Haley Manasco, Ana Martinez, Leslie Martinez, Emily McCarley, Hannah Pate, Alexis Rubio, Gabriela Ruiz, Shyla Schwartz, Maeghan Vaughn, Caylee Young, Victoria Alfaro, Ada Camarillo, Aldair Guerrero, Kimberly McCauley, Samantha Molina, JaQuasha Ogden, and Hailey Oglesby.

The Practical Nursing Program offers two educational formats for students, an 11-month day program that begins in August and ends in June and an 18-month evening program that begins in January and ends in June of the following year. Students successfully completing the Practical Nursing Program Course are awarded a Technical Certificate. The course of study meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and after graduation, students are eligible to apply for the State licensing examination to become an LPN.

Dr. Ashley Aylett, Vice Chancellor for Academics, stated “we are extremely happy we were able to gather in-person to celebrate these LPN graduates. We are always proud of all our graduates, but we are especially proud of this LPN cohort. The COVID-19 pandemic made the past year extremely difficult to navigate for most everyone. This particular group of LPN students experienced a complete change in the way the nursing program was delivered—requiring them to transition to several months of virtual learning, testing, and clinical. These students’ dedication and determination are evident through the successful completion of the program during a time like none of us have experienced. This was also our first time hosting the nursing pinning combined with the conferral of degrees. This allowed students and families to gather for a single ceremony versus two as we have done in the past. We feel the single ceremony was extremely meaningful and successful.”

For more information on UA Cossatot’s LPN program, contact Medical Education at 870-584-1211.