Quorum court has lengthy agenda for upcoming meeting
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Quorum court has lengthy agenda for upcoming meeting
The Sevier County Quorum Court will meet for their regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 13 in the De Queen High School Cafeteria On the agenda will first be an update from the hospital board of governors. New business includes: * A proposed resolution adopting the Sevier County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
De Queen City Council approves resolution encouraging the use of face masks in public
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De Queen City Council approves resolution encouraging the use of face masks in public
The De Queen City Council, at their July 7 regular meeting, adopted a resolution encouraging the use of face masks by residents and visitors when in public. The resolution, which was drawn up by De Queen resident Victor Rojas, doesn't require masks in public but rather encourages their use by residents and visitors alike.
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel responded to a fire at the Tyson Plant in Nashville just after 2 a.m. on Thursday. One building was engulfed in flames when respondents arrived. It has been reported that two people were injured in the incident. There were also reports of an explosion in the building. The incident is still under investigation.
Do you know of someone who has an abundance of vegetables or fruits, maybe creates wonderful handmade baked goods, or designs uniquely designed crafts? Share with them that they could sell their items with us here at the Farmers Market for as little as $5 a day! We support our local talent!
On Friday, 10 July 2020, starting at 7am our wonderful vendors will be bringing the following to market:
- Wildflowers -
Garden fresh potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, honey, jams & jellies
- Dupree & Myers Farm
Squash, cucumbers, hand sanitizer, PPE masks (cloth), zucchini bread
- Double J Farm -
Raw Honey
- Salinas Farm -
Freshly harvested corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, peas, jams & jellies
- Wenta Farm -
Hand-picked blueberries, cucumbers, figs
- Mobbs Farm –
Zuchini, squash, cucumbers, craft items
- Green’s Farm -
Delicious plum jelly, tea cakes, apple plum jelly
- Heirloom Farm -
Vine-ripened squash, kale
-Aunt Fern’s Fried Pies
Various flavors of freshly home-made pies
- Carolyn’s Kitchen -
Various freshly baked goods
- Grandma Sylvia’s Creations -
Crocheted masks, jewelry
As always we recommend you get there as soon as we open for the best selection as vendors arrive with limited harvest at times. The Farmers Market will be open until 11am. Friday’s forecast is for a 10% chance of rain with a slight breeze of 5mph. 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 be safe at the market.
WIC and SNAP Accepted by participating vendors. We thank you for your patronage!
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News Release)- Scam artists have found an opportunity by using the important task of contact tracing to steal money and the identity of Arkansans. In trying to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health is using contact tracing to identify people who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. One way bad actors are impersonating contact tracers is by sending text messages containing a link and claiming that by clicking on the link, the recipient will be contacted about a positive test, but in actuality, the link gives the scam artist direct access to the phone holder’s personal information.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business has added University of Arkansas Cossatot to its "Turn 2 into 4" program that helps students at two-year institutions in Arkansas transition to complete a four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
UA Cossatot is the third community college in Arkansas to formally partner with Walton College in the program and the second in the University of Arkansas system.
Students will earn an Associate of Science in Business at UA Cossatot and transition to any of the Walton College majors within the B.S.B.A. degree program, including opportunities for online majors in general business, accounting and supply chain management.
UA Cossatot has its main campus in DeQueen and also has campuses in Nashville and Ashdown.
The Walton College also has partnered with North Arkansas College and UA Pulaski Tech, part of the U of A system. Walton College also has a long-standing agreement with Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) — one both campuses are building on to transition into the Turn 2 into 4 program.
Such agreements with two-year institutions are designed to lower costs and help students transition to four-year degrees more easily. The articulation agreement is intended to increase the number of college graduates in Arkansas reduce duplication for courses toward degree completion and provide opportunities for cities and counties in Arkansas to retain talent in their communities through online degree programs.
Contact transfer@walton.uark.edu for more information.
By STEVE BRAWNER / TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS • JUL 7, 2020
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment expanding casino gaming submitted 97,000 signatures to the Arkansas secretary of state’s office Monday, the deadline to qualify for the November 2020 ballot.
The group was required to collect 89,151 verified signatures of registered voters. By crossing that threshold, the effort will qualify for a 30-day cure period giving it time to collect additional signatures if needed. The secretary of state will validate that the signatures come from eligible registered voters.
If passed by voters in November, the Arkansas Wins in 2020 initiative would require the Arkansas Racing Commission to issue casino gaming licenses to 16 casinos. Two would be in Pulaski County and would be owned by Little Rock 1 Gaming Associates and Little Rock 2 Gaming Associates. Two would be in Crittenden County and would be owned by West Memphis 1 Gaming Associates and West Memphis 2 Gaming Associates.
By PHOEBE SANDERS • JUL 7, 2020
The speed limits on Arkansas highways and interstates will soon be increasing, but there are concerns it will lead to more accident fatalities, as has happened in other states.
Last year the Arkansas General Assembly passed legislation which puts the state on pace with neighboring states like Texas and Oklahoma. The maximum speed on rural stretches of interstates will go from 70 to 75 miles-per-hour. Some urban sections and four-lane highways will increase from 60 to 65 mph.
Governor Asa Hutchinson held a media availability Thursday at 1:30 p.m. after a luncheon with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill.
Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold a media availability Thursday afternoon, 07/09, at 1:30 p.m. after a luncheon with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill.
The CARES Act Steering Committee, created by Governor Asa Hutchinson to recommend the best use of federal COVID-19 aid, met virtually at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
Total Positive: 769
Active Positive: 89
Recovered: 671
Deaths: 9
Negatives: 3,559
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
Total Positive: 115
Active Positive: 29
Recovered: 85
Deaths: 1
Negatives: 1,531
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
Total Positive: 40
Active Positive: 0
Recovered: 40
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 877
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
Total Positive: 81
Active Positive: 9
Recovered: 72
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 1,586
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
Total Positive: 12
Active Positive: 5
Recovered: 7
Deaths: 0
Negatives: 1,883
Maddie Martin received the 2020 Crystal Award from the De Queen Rotary Club. This award is given to an outstanding female athlete. Check out the story on dequeenbee.com
Martin receives 2020 Rotary Club Crystal Award
Maddie Martin received the 2020 Crystal Award from the De Queen Rotary Club. This award is given to an outstanding female athlete. Martin participated in Lady Leopards basketball for four years where she received All Conference and All State honors. She also received All Conference in track.
Every 10 years, legislative and congressional districts in Arkansas are shifted based on population. A proposal to change who is in charge of the process might be on the November ballot after the group Arkansas Voters First handed in its signatures supporting the measure Monday. Activists have argued for years that redistricting is often plagued by gerrymandering, which is the practice of drawing district boundaries to achieve political advantage for legislators.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/campaign-independent-redistricting-commission-submits-signatures-ballot
The Open Primaries Arkansas group turned in its signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office Monday. Their initiative would place an open primary concept in front of voters in November. If the measure is approved, it would change how candidates are selected for office in the state.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/ballot-initiative-group-seeks-open-primaries-arkansas
As visitations resume in nursing homes, visitors will have to follow new Arkansas Department of Health guidelines, like limiting visits to two guests per resident, wearing face masks, and passing a health screening. Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities closed to the public March 13 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to vulnerable residents in these facilities.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/arkansas-nursing-homes-reopen-visitation
Amazon announced Tuesday plans to open its first fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs.
The 825,000 square-foot distribution facility will be located on 80 acres at the port and will benefit from yesterday’s announcement of upgrades to road infrastructure.
Amazon Says New Little Rock Fulfillment Center Will Employ 1,000
Amazon announced Tuesday plans to open its first fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs. The 825,000 square-foot distribution facility will be located on 80 acres at the port and will benefit from yesterday's announcement of upgrades to road infrastructure.