Friday COVID-19 Arkansas Health Department Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,478
Confirmed Cases: 1,291
Probable Cases: 187
Total Active Cases: 114
Active Confirmed Cases: 46
Active Probable Cases: 68
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 658
Confirmed Cases: 576
Probable Cases: 82
Total Active Cases: 65
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 18
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 507
Confirmed Cases: 449
Probable Cases: 58
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 14
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 410
Confirmed Cases: 383
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 53
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 19
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 287
Confirmed Cases: 273
Probable Cases: 14
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 1
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,548 new cases; 10,493 active cases; 667 hospitalized, which is up 25 from Wednesday; 103 on ventilators, which is down 8 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 11, for a total of 2,037; a total of 117,360 cases; 97,276 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,450; antigen tests, 1,728.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 139; Benton, 133; Washington, 92; Sebastian, 79; and Craighead, 67.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
"Today's significant increase in new cases shows that we have the virus in all our communities. Our increase in hospitalizations breaks the recent trend of smaller numbers. The coming weeks are critical, and we must be diligent, intentional, and not be careless."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
UA Cossatot Will Recognize Veterans in November
From November 9th through November 13th, UA Cossatot will be holding Veterans Week at the college to recognize veterans who have served their country. Veterans Week at UA Cossatot will include Veterans Week Profiles of Service videos will be featured on Ed 88's Facebook page all week long.
UA Cossatot's annual Veterans Day Breakfast was canceled this year due to COVID-19, but UA Cossatot wishes to honor all veterans and thank them for their sacrifice.
The College Relations department at UA Cossatot has made a video of Veterans from our local American Legion Post 54 as well as members of our faculty and staff and we are excited to spotlight individual interviews.
For any questions about Veterans Week at UA Cossatot, please contact UA Cossatot's Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Tommi Cobb at tcobb@cccua.edu or 870-584-1158
Lifeshare Blood Drive in Nashville Today!
Joyce Elliott Concedes, Calls For Every Vote In District To Be Counted
The Democratic candidate for Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District has officially conceded the race, but also called for the counting of each absentee ballot in the district.
Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott lost to incumbent congressman French Hill by around 10%, which amounted to around 30,000 votes. The race had been the closest congressional race in the state, and Democrats’ best change at flipping a seat. Polling showed less that one percentage point separating Elliott and Hill up to Election Day.
Joyce Elliott Concedes In Race For AR-02, Calls For Every Vote In District To Be Counted
The Democratic candidate for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District has officially conceded the race, but also called for the counting of each absentee ballot in the district. Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott lost to incumbent congressman French Hill by around 10%, which amounted to around 30,000 votes.
Killing Cancer Cells
Hudson Beyzavi, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, discusses his work developing a drug candidate that kills triple negative breast cancer cells.
Killing Cancer Cells
Hudson Beyzavi, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, discusses his work developing a drug candidate that kills triple
Thursday COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,458
Confirmed Cases: 1,283
Probable Cases: 175
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 41
Active Probable Cases: 58
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 631
Confirmed Cases: 561
Probable Cases: 70
Total Active Cases: 45
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 9
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 502
Confirmed Cases: 447
Probable Cases: 55
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 14
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 394
Confirmed Cases: 373
Probable Cases: 21
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 25
Active Probable Cases: 13
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 281
Confirmed Cases: 269
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 14
Active Probable Cases: 1
Sevier County Election Results from Tuesday
Photos taken Tuesday night at Sevier County Courthouse
Hospital Association Director Says Some Arkansas Hospitals 'Stretched Thin'
The continued rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has some hospitals "stretched thin," with a shortage of healthcare workers more of a concern than hospital bed availability, according to Bo Ryall, president and CEO of the Arkansas Hospital Association.
Ryall, speaking Tuesday (Nov. 3) during Gov. Asa Hutchinson's weekly COVID briefing, said hospital systems in northeast and central Arkansas are especially "tight." He said the latest statewide numbers show that 10% of all occupied beds in Arkansas hospitals have COVID patients, 26% of intensive care beds have COVID patients, and 31% of ventilators in use are with COVID patients. Ryall said those percentages are some of the "highest numbers" in the key metrics.
Hospital Association Director Says Some Arkansas Hospitals 'Stretched Thin'
The continued rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has some hospitals "stretched thin," with a shortage of healthcare workers more of a concern than hospital bed availability, according to Bo Ryall, president and CEO of the Arkansas Hospital Association. Ryall, speaking Tuesday (Nov. 3) during Gov.
De Queen Lions Club Met Tuesday at Noon
Lion Jeff Brown introduced Tuesday’s guest speaker at the noon meeting of De Queen Lions Club. Erin Hunter was recently appointed Prosecuting Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District - West. Her term begins January 1, 2021, and expires December 31, 2022. She replaces Bryan Chesshir.
Wednesday COVID-19 Maps and Numbers Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,436
Confirmed Cases: 1,280
Probable Cases: 156
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 47
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 628
Confirmed Cases: 560
Probable Cases: 68
Total Active Cases: 47
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 9
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 491
Confirmed Cases: 442
Probable Cases: 49
Total Active Cases: 32
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 11
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 385
Confirmed Cases: 368
Probable Cases: 17
Total Active Cases: 32
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 9
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 278
Confirmed Cases: 266
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 2
VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides COVID-19 Update Tuesday (11.03.20) 130PM
Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Tuesday, November 3,, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
Tri-County Regional Library System Board Meeting Tuesday, November 10th
The Tri-County Regional Library System Board will meet for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 5 p.m. at the Sevier County Library, De Queen, AR branch.
Marilyn B. Archer, MLS
Director
Tri-County Regional Library System
Serving 11 Public Libraries in Howard, Little River and Sevier Counties in Southwest Arkansas
Nashville Chamber Presents Stand Up for America Saturday, November 7th
Zac Dunlap Band was the special guest of the Nashville Rotary Club. The band will return as the headliner act at Stand Up For America on Saturday, November 7th at the Nashville City Park.
Sevier County Water Association Needing Operator/Service Technician
Sevier County Water Association will be accepting applications for operator/service technician until filled. Great benefit package offered. 401k retirement plan, 75% employer paid health insurance, and paid sick time and vacation time. Water Treatment and Distribution license grade II preferred but not required for hire but will be required in 12 months of hire. Salary depending upon experience. Must be able to pass a drug test.
The applications may be picked up at 479 De Queen Lake Rd. during office hours 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Equal Opportunity Employer
2021 Regular Session Committee Selection
This year, returning House members and members-elect will make their committee selection for the 2021 Regular Session just days after the election.
A House caucus has been scheduled for November 6. During the caucus, newly elected members will draw for seniority and all members will select their seats for the 93rd General Assembly. After seat selection, the committee selection process will begin.
The vast majority of legislation considered during a legislative session begins in a standing committee.
There are 10 standing committees in the House. These include 5 class “A” committees and 5 class “B” committees.
Each member serves on 1 “A” committee and 1 “B” committee.
Class “A” committees include:
• Education
• Judiciary
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor
• Public Transportation
• Revenue and Taxation
Class “B” Committees include:
• Aging, Children and Youth,
Legislative and Military Affairs
• Agriculture, Forestry and
Economic Development
• City, County and Local Affairs
• Insurance and Commerce
• State Agencies and
GovernmentaAffairs
Each standing committee consist of 20 members which include 5 members from each of the 4 House district caucuses.
Pursuant to a House Rule adopted by the 92nd General Assembly, the most senior member of the House of Representatives will select first and will choose a position on a Class “A” standing committee. The seniority rotation procedure will continue until the member with the least seniority makes his or her selection. After the member with the least seniority makes his or her Class “A” standing committee selection, the most senior member will select his or her Class “B” standing committee. The seniority rotation will continue until the member with the least seniority selects his or her Class “B” standing committee.
Selection for the House Budget Committee, Arkansas Legislative Council, and Legislative Joint Auditing will take place after standing committee selection.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sevier County's New Hospital to Take Place this Friday, November 6th
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sevier County Medical Center (SCMC) will be held November 6th, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. in De Queen, Arkansas. The ceremony is open to the public and will include speakers from the SCMC board of governors, the SCMC foundation board, plus state and local leaders.
The event will take place at the site of the new hospital at the corner of Hwy 71 and Lee Lane, 3.8 miles north of De Queen. "Coming Soon" signs will be displayed at the site location. Everyone is invited to join the celebration on November 6th as the official start of construction begins.
All press, local radio, and media are invited to the groundbreaking ceremony. Handout programs will be available at the ceremony as well.
Dr. Steve Cole, Chair of the SCMC Board of Governors, said, "This had been a long time in the making, but a new day in health care for Sevier County comes on November 6th. Every single resident of Sevier County that helped vote in the sales tax to make this dream come true gets credit for making this a reality. Sevier County deserves the very best in hospital services and the Board of Governors is dedicated to ensure this happens. SCMC will create over 100 local high-paying jobs and we all have a hospital just minutes away, truly a great time to live in Sevier County."
The Sevier County Medical Center is scheduled to open in spring of 2022. For more information about the groundbreaking ceremony, please contact Sevier County Economic Development Director Tiffany Maurer at 870-584-1184 or tmaurer@cccua.edu.
UA Cossatot Student Pumpkin Carving Contest
Congratulations to Jayla Sanders of Ashdown for being the winner for the Pumpkin Carving Contest sponsored by the UA cossatot Student Ambassadors!
Number of Working Women Drops to Levels Not Seen Since 1988
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was detected in the U.S., the share of women in the workforce has fallen to levels not seen since 1988. Data shows women not only lost the most jobs since the start of the outbreak, but they are also exhausted from performing most of the childcare and household responsibilities, so some are choosing to leave their jobs.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/number-working-women-drops-levels-not-seen-1988
Number of Working Women Drops to Levels Not Seen Since 1988
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was detected in the U.S., the share of women in the workforce has fallen to levels not seen since 1988. Data shows women not only lost the most jobs since the start of the outbreak, but they are also exhausted from performing most of the childcare and household responsibilities, so some are choosing to leave their jobs.
Arkansas Poll Finds Healthcare, Economy Biggest Concerns for Voters
The 22nd annual Arkansas Poll reports voters are most concerned about healthcare and the economy amid the pandemic. Politics was a top issue for more than 20 percent of respondents for the first time in the history of the poll.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/arkansas-poll-finds-healthcare-economy-biggest-concerns-voters
Arkansas Poll Finds Healthcare, Economy Biggest Concerns for Voters
The 22nd annual Arkansas Poll reports voters are most concerned about healthcare and the economy amid the pandemic. Politics was a top issue for more than 20 percent of respondents for the first time in the history of the poll.