PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: With the growing concerns that the Coronavirus is creating, the City of De Queen has decided to postpone all city sports programs including T-Ball and Soccer for all age groups until further notice. This closure of the fields will include all organizations that use the City's facilities to practice or play at the Sportsplex or Herman Dierks Park. We will keep the public informed as the situation changes.
First Impressions Hospitality Training Postponed
FIRST IMPRESSIONS HOSPITALITY TRAINING HAS BEEN POSTPONED due to concerns and recommendations regarding COVID19. The workshop will be rescheduled with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and announced as soon as a possible date is available. The De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce appreciates all who registered online and through email, and we will keep you updated on this and other training opportunities as dates become available. Thank you for the willingness to invest your time into making our community a thriving place to work, stay and play!
Managers and front-line workers in the hospitality industry - restaurants, retail shopping and specialty shops, convenience stores, motels, cabin rentals and event venues, attractions, etc. - are encouraged to attend! This training focuses on giving you skills proven to boost your business’s profit. Training is provided by a certified instructor from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and is all about your business creating the best First Impression. ** Participating businesses will be eligible for the new HOSPITALITY AWARD and recognition at the 2021 Annual Community and Business Awards Banquet! ** De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce
UA Cossatot Currently Not Hosting Public Meetings
UA Cossatot is not hosting public meetings in their facilities until further notice due to the Coronavirus, Therefore, Sevier County Extension has moved the Pesticide Applicator Training to the Farm Bureau Bldg. in De Queen. What: Pesticide Applicator Training When: Thursday, March 19, 202 at 5:30 pm Where: Farm Bureau Bldg. in De Queen
Spring Sports Suspended in Arkansas
UA Cossatot Scholarship Application Due April 1st
The 2020-2021 UA Cossatot scholarship application is due April 1. The online application can be found here: https://cccua.awardspring.com/
Students are encouraged to finish their application early and then follow up with whomever they have chosen to provide their recommendation letters.
Completing this online scholarship application before April 1 is the best time for students to apply for scholarships for the upcoming academic year and gives them access to all the scholarships we have available.
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Miss UA Cossatot Pageant Cancelled
The Miss UA Cossatot Pageant scheduled for March 28 in Lockesburg has been cancelled due to health concerns.
From the Nashville News Leader
ATTENTION CADC EHS/HS/ABC PARENTS and/or LEGAL GUARDIANS:
There will be no school effective until March 30, 2020. Children will return to school on March 30, 2020. AMI packet information is being sent home for our children and families today. Here is a little more information about this virus: Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging global disease. There is more to learn about its transmission, severity, and other features, as well as what may happen in the United States.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information about prevention, symptoms, testing, and the current situation. We are sorry for any inconveniences caused by this decision, but it is in the best interest of our students, families, staff, and communities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Barbie Baxter, CADC EHS/HS/ABC Program Manager-Director at (501) 332-5426.
Thank you,
Barbie Baxter
Save AR Students Week Postponed
The DHS Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services/Drug Director’s Office announced this morning that the Save AR Students kickoff and the week in its’ entirety has been postponed until further notice due to the threat posed with COVID-19. A decision was made to also postpone the “Preventing and Overcoming Drug Abuse” lunch-and-learn that was being offered in connection with the Save AR Students week.
Once the new Save AR Students events dates are known, plans are to reschedule the lunch and learn for the same week (if possible).
Tammy Coleman
Director, Public Services & Workforce Development 870-584-1149 / tcoleman@cccua.edu / www.cccua.edu UA Cossatot / 183 College Drive/ De Queen, AR 71832
Cossatot Community College
March 15, 2020 In the UA Cossatot update that was sent on March 12th, we indicated that the Coronovirus situation was extremely fluid and could change at a moment's notice. - Read More March 12, 2020 UA Cossatot is working closely with the University of Arkansas System Office, UAMS, and other entities to ensure our pandemic plan regarding COVID-19 protects our students, employees, and other stakeholders.
From the Office of the Chancellor
UA Cossatot is working closely with the University of Arkansas System Office, UAMS, and other entities to ensure our pandemic plan regarding COVID-19 protects our students, employees, and other stakeholders. Our team has met non-stop for the past several weeks to enact measures to address the COVID-19 outbreak. These measures include sharing more information campus-wide regarding prevention, altered course scheduling, restricted campus usage, and campus closures, should that need arise.
We have communicated this link on our UA Cossatot webpage to all students and employees: https://www.cccua.edu/novel-coronavirus
This link includes useful information regarding what UA Cossatot is doing locally and it offers students and employees health and safety information about COVID-19.
UA Cossatot campuses continue to prepare for our college community’s safety as well as possible closure as we have:
Created online versions of all non-technical courses offered at UA Cossatot. We are currently working on all technical courses to ensure students can maintain learning, even while being away from campus. Initiated a policy where, until further notice, we will not be allowing the use of our facilities by outside groups.
Directed our Medical Division to cancel clinical rotations at local health care facilities and teach Medical Department lecture courses via Zoom software. Developed an IT plan that allows personnel VPN access to their workstations. This will allow UA Cossatot to operate from a business standpoint while not being on campus.
Cancelled the second annual UA Cossatot Scholarship Pageant that was to be held on March 28th. We do not have a reschedule date. Encouraged UA Cossatot employees to limit non-essential business travel. While no members of the UA Cossatot community have been diagnosed with COVID-19, UA Cossatot is preparing for the potential of local transmission and we are aligning our efforts with local leaders, The UA System, UAMS, and the Arkansas Department of Health.
These are just a few of the preparations we have made to keep our students and campus community updated and better protected from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Campus leaders are meeting daily to assess this very fluid situation. We will continue to monitor and adjust our efforts, keeping student, public and, employee safety in mind.
Regards,
Dr. Steve Cole Chancellor, UA Cossatot
Cossatot Community College
Information as of: March 16, 2020 At UA Cossatot, health and safety of our campus community are top priorities. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak rapidly evolves in the U.S. and worldwide, UA Cossatot will continue to provide the latest updates and guidance for the campus community in one place online: cccua.edu/coronavirus.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Arkansas
Governor Hutchinson Orders US and Arkansas Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Flags will be lowered March 11, 2020 to sunset on the day of interment Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered the Arkansas and U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in memory of Hot Springs Police Officer Brent William Scrimshire who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday.
Officer Scrimshire was selfless and brave in serving Hot Springs, Governor Hutchinson said Wednesday. He put the safety of others ahead of his personal safety. Tuesday evening, Officer Scrimshire gave his life in service of others. I was saddened to learn of his death. I offer my condolences to his family and his fellow officers in the Hot Springs Police Department.
I have ordered the Arkansas and U.S. flags to fly at half-staff in memory of the service of Officer Brent William Scrimshire and as an expression of our shared sorrow for his death. Officer Scrimshire was named a Regional Officer of the Year by Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and as Hot Springs Officer of the Quarter in September.
Cotton Statement on Death of Hot Springs Officer
Hot Springs Police officer 1st Class Brent Scrimshire was shot and killed in the line of duty tonight around 6:30 pm after a traffic stop at the 100 block of Kenwood Street. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Our thoughts and prayers for his family and fellow officers. (Hot Springs Broadcast Network)
Anyone who wants to help the family of Officer Scrimshire, can donate at any Diamond Bank or Arvest Bank in the state. (Arkansas Families of Fallen Officers) account.
Cotton Statement on Death of Hot Springs Officer
Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below following news reports that Officer Brent Scrimshire of Hot Springs was killed in the line of duty.
“The city of Hot Springs and the state of Arkansas mourns the tragic loss of Officer Scrimshire. Brent Scrimshire gave his life for the safety of his fellow man—the ultimate sacrifice deserving of our deepest respect. May God welcome Brent home and bring comfort to his family.”
Caddo River Festival Coming to Glenwood, AR in April
Caddo River Festival is coming to Glenwood , Arkansas April 24th & April 25th , 2020. Booths are $50, call 870-223-3963.
Census 2020 is Underway
The #2020Census has officially started. You will start receiving mailers from The US Census Bureau. The online website has gone LIVE for self-reporting at https://my2020census.gov/ . You do not have to have the unique ID to begin.
#Census2020 is important for every American community because #WeCount. It will determine:
📚School funding
🚗Roads, public transportation, & infrastructure
👨👩👧👦Community Resources
Political representation for the next 🔟 years!
REMEMBER: The #2020Census will NOT ask about your:
❌ immigration or citizenship status
❌ income
❌ Social Security Number
Community resources available at arcounts.org. Follow us on FB
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Twitter @ar_census
Arkansas is using #GetOutTheCountAR
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Money for Sheriff's Vehicle is Approved by Sevier County Quorum Court
The Sevier County Quorum Court, at its regular meeting on March 9, postponed further discussion on the use of time clocks by county employees until the budget committee has had more time to meet and discuss it.
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Quorum Court approves money for sheriff's vehicle
The Sevier County Quorum Court, at its regular meeting on March 9, postponed further discussion on the use of time clocks by county employees until the budget committee has had more time to meet and discuss it. The court also revisited talks about providing the Sevier County Sheriff's Department with vehicles to replace two that had fallen victim to accidents earlier this year.
Dr Steve Cole Updates Quorum Court Members about New Hospital
The Sevier County Quorum Court heard an update from Dr. Steve Cole, who chairs the hospital committee that is overseeing the construction of a new hospital north of De Queen, at their regular meeting on March 9 at the courthouse.
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Hospital chair updates quorum court on progress
The Sevier County Quorum Court heard an update from Dr. Steve Cole, who chairs the hospital committee that is overseeing the construction of a new hospital north of De Queen, at their regular meeting on March 9 at the courthouse.
De Queen City Council Meeting on Tuesday
The De Queen City Council held a short meeting on Tuesday, March 3. The meeting opened with an update from water director Darren Higgins, who said that he had been in touch with the company that was performing a water rate study and that he would have a report in the near future. He also told the council that the recently painted water tank was gearing up to be put back online.
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De Queen City Council holds quick meeting
The De Queen City Council held a short meeting on Tuesday, March 3. The meeting opened with an update from water director Darren Higgins, who said that he had been in touch with the company that was performing a water rate study and that he would have a report in the near future.
UA Cossatot Holds Seventh Annual Come Fall in Love Event for High School Juniors
“Come Fall in Love” is an event that takes place at UA Cossatot every February. It is designed for juniors in high school to fall in love with UA Cossatot. Approximately 500 high school students visited the college to learn about careers, educational opportunities, and how they can achieve their goals by enrolling at UA Cossatot.
This past month, UA Cossatot hosted seven “Come Fall in Love” events to seven local area high schools. The high schools that brought their students to the college included; Foreman, Kirby, Ashdown, Nashville, Dierks, Horatio, and De Queen.
Upon arrival, the students were greeted and welcomed by UA Cossatot staff. Throughout the day, several sessions took place concerning career readiness, financial planning, and testimonies from alumni. The college also designated time for students to learn about programs offered at UA Cossatot, student organizations at the college, and services the college’s Educational Resource Center provides.
Students were able to sit in on college classes, play games, receive program information, and take pictures. The college also provided the students with a free lunch before they returned to their high school.
UA Cossatot Director of Student Services, Suzanne Ward, said, “Providing the basic information regarding college prior to the senior year is crucial. The more students know about career goals, academic programs, college life, and financial planning for college, the better decisions they can make about their future.”
For more information about UA Cossatot, please contact Student Services at 870-584-4471. To learn about college opportunities offered at UA Cossatot while in high school, please contact the Director of High School Programs, Julie Rhodes, at 870-584-1343.
Edge Vote for Growth at Lions Club Meeting Tuesday
Lion Teri Hart introduced today’s guest speakers at De Queen Lions Club. Monica Pearce, Kathy Tallant, and Mary Dooley were speaking for Edge Vote for Growth, made up of 35 local business owners, to build community development in Sevier County. Edge has a petition to place on the ballot in November the vote for or against the sale of alcohol in Sevier County. Edge wants to to let the people and businesses decide. Edge is for keeping the tax dollars that are going to neighboring counties and states to stay right here in Sevier County. If you are interested in signing the petition, they are available in area businesses
International Women's Day was March 8th
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world. UA Cossatot celebrated across all three campuses on Monday, March 09, 2020 bringing awareness to all students, faculty and staff of the college by wearing a pink or purple shirt. Thank you to all who participated!
