Nashville Chamber Christmas Parade December 12th
Good Citizens of De Queen Middle School
November/December De Queen Middle School Good Citizens were
Jenna Farley & Mason Knight
Gwen Bradshaw & Luke Dawson
Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #876....The UAC Financial Aid Department
Pursuing a college degree or a technical trade certification is an investment in your future. Our financial aid specialists are experienced at finding the grants, scholarships, and payment programs you need to make your dreams come true. Don't let money stand between you and your education. Visit with our Financial Aid Department, or check us out online at: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college
De Queen Middle School Student Council Raises Money for Shop with a Cop
The De Queen Middle School Student Council recently sold t-shirts for their community service project. The students raised $599 and donated the funds to the local Shop with a Cop program. The local Shop with a Cop program is held each year during the holiday season by the De Queen Police Department and the Sevier County Sheriff's Department.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 has been a trying year for just about everyone including the Shop with a Cop program. Donations have been minimal, and the funds donated by the DMS Student Council were a welcome gift. If you would like to donate to Shop with a Cop, please contact Beth Hughes with the De Queen Police Department at 870-642-2210 or Chad Dowdle with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department at 870-642-2125.
Pictured: Bottom Row (left to right) - Kyleigh Faulkenberry, Gabriela Aguilar, Katie Williamson, Teralee Stewart, Jeremiah Coto, Elaine Tovar, Marlene Tellez
Second Row (left to right) - Tristan Marrufo, Beau McCullough, Mario Gonzalez, Captain Sonny Kimmel
Back Row (left to right) - PFC Michael Barnes, Mallory Tonihka, Officer Bobby Bagley, Lt. Chad Bradshaw, Officer Chris Turner, Officer Beth Hughes, Aubreye Gillmore
Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 47
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 36
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 145
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 16
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 59
Active Probable Cases: 10
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,770 new cases; 20,706 active cases; 1,059 hospitalized, which is up 54 from Thursday; 185 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Thursday; deaths added today, 55, for a total of 2,875; a total of 181,624 cases; 137,401 recoveries; PCR tests, 15,516; antigen tests, 3,537.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 297; Washington, 248; Benton, 205; Faulkner, 128; and Saline, 127.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“We have once again reached a grave milestone in this pandemic. 55 Arkansans lost their lives yesterday as a result of COVID-19. While we may have hope ahead from promising vaccine news, we cannot grow weary over the next few weeks. This virus spreads easily and can infect any of us. Please take proper precautions."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
De Queen Christmas Parade 2020 Winners
De Queen Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of this past weekend's Christmas Parade.
Nashville Chamber First Christmas Bucks Winner
Congratulations to Ms. Lois Henson of Mineral Springs, AR. as our
1st winner of the Chamber’s Christmas Bucks promotion. Ms. Henson won $100 in the first of 3 drawings. She said “ Oh Thank you so much, I have never won anything” Ms. Henson is 81. We thank her for registering at Nashville Vision Center. The Chamber has 25 Chamber businesses participating in the “Bucks” program this year. Congratulations to Ms. Lois Henson of Mineral Springs from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.
Next drawing will be at Ivan Smith Furniture this Friday at 9:30 a.m.
De Queen School District Information
More of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot
Another of the 2021 Reasons to attend UA Cossatot This Spring...
Reason #747....The Center for Student Success
The UAC Center for Student Success is dedicated to making sure that of our students have access to the resources they need to achieve their academic goals.
Some CSS services include:
Career Closet
Personal development
International student support
Food pantry
College readiness
Networking resources
Experiential learning opportunities
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #224
The Lockesburg Industrial Maintenance Institute
Industrial Maintenance students have the option of choosing courses that best meet their needs. Stackable Certificates of Proficiency in Mechanical Devices, Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics), Industrial Motor Controls, Programmable Controls, and Welding will lead to the Industrial Technology credential and all hours will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology. The Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity provides training in a broad range of skillsets beginning with basic electricity advancing through the more complex skillsets required in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring....Reason #145 - The UAC ERC. To find out how the ERC can help you achieve the success you seek in your classes, visit the Educational Resource Center at UA Cossatot Facebook page.
Place Bids on a YouthBuild Playhouse Just in Time for Christmas
The current bid as of 7:30am, 12-09-2020: $1,700
Bids close at 3:00pm today.
Reminder: Wednesday, 12/09/20 at 3:00 p.m. is the deadline for bidding.
Keep those bids coming.
Are you looking for a good Christmas present? Our YouthBuild students completed a training project resulting in a really neat playhouse. The public is invited to place bids toward the purchase of this playhouse in the form of a donation offering by e-mailing Steve McJunkins at smcjunkins@cccua.edu.
In the e-mail, please include the name of the bidder, bid amount, and phone number. Current high bids will be posted daily through the final day (Wednesday, December 9, 2020) and the successful bidder will be notified the following day.
Description: The playhouse is a 6’ X 8’ child’s playhouse with 3’ X 6’ covered porch. Estimated weight is 2,500 pounds. It includes treated seals/skids, floor joist and a subfloor.
Bids will be accepted starting on December 2, 2020. The deadline to place a bid is December 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm.
The playhouse can be viewed in the YouthBuild shop on UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to noon on Friday.
Note: Successful bidder will be responsible for payment and removal within 5 business days upon notice of award. Should successful bidder not meet all requirements; award will be granted to second highest bidder and etc. The starting bid is $1,000.00.
Thank you for supporting our students! #youthbuild #uacossatot
Tiger Mart and ExxonMobile Team Up for De Queen High School
Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance program received a nomination for De Queen High School to receive a $500 grant from the local De Queen Tiger Mart. Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs and De Queen Public Schools is honored to receive the nomination from the Tiger Mart team. The donation will be used for the maintenance and support of De Queen High School in the areas of Math and Science. The generous gift is another example of our local community stepping in to fill the gap for our Leopard family.
De Queen Lions Club Met Tuesday at Lunch
The De Queen Lions Club met Tuesday at lunch and welcomed a new member, Erin Hunter, to the club. Jeff Brown sponsored Erin in the picture below. Erin is sworn in as a new member by Lion Ray Wilson in photo 2. The Lions Club, in photo 3, also contributed $500 to the Memorial Baptist Church for their annual Christmas Dinner. Pastor of Memorial, Jason Carlton, received the check from Lions President, Scott Simmons in photo 3.
Doctors and Nurses Say COVID-19 Is Stretching Healthcare System to Its Limits
The Arkansas Nonprofit News Network recently surveyed nurses and doctors about what they are experiencing as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Arkansas. The report chronicles the present situation and their concerns for the future.
https://www.kuaf.com/post/doctors-and-nurses-say-covid-19-stretching-healthcare-system-its-limits
Tuesday COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 79
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 46
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 32
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 137
Active Confirmed Cases: 120
Active Probable Cases: 17
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 61
Active Confirmed Cases: 53
Active Probable Cases: 8
LIVE VIDEO: CARES Act Steering Committee Meeting Wednsday (12.09.20) 330PM
The CARES Act Steering Committee, created by Governor Asa Hutchinson to recommend the best use of federal COVID-19 aid, meets virtually at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
Governor Hutchinson Appoints Jonathan Askins As State’s Director of Information Systems
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Jonathan Askins as the director of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS) Division of Information Systems (DIS). Askins will also serve as the state’s Chief Technology Officer.
“Jonathan Askins brings a wealth of experience in business and government,” Governor Hutchinson said. “In his career, he has been a team builder, a business developer, a problem solver, and a crisis manager. He’s is everything you look for in a leader, and DIS has great days ahead.”
Mr. Askins comes to DIS from Acxiom, where as director of Expert Client Management he guided new product strategy in the company’s government business sectors. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Askins worked at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, where he led a cabinet-level task force to encourage investment into Arkansas’ tourism industry. In 2018, Governor Hutchinson appointed Mr. Askins to the state Data Transparency Commission, which he serves as vice chair.
“My wife, Leigh Anna, and I have been blessed by the State of Arkansas though a number of programs that have helped our children and I was thrilled for this opportunity to repay a State that has given us so much,” Mr. Askins said.
TSS Secretary Amy Fecher, who has worked previously with Mr. Askins, said: “The State of Arkansas is fortunate to have a person with Jonathan’s experience and qualifications join our Department. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jonathan in the past and look forward to his leadership on the TSS team.”
Askins has more than twenty-five years of experience in business development, operations, contract negotiation, and management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications. He and his wife, Leigh Anna, live in Scott.
Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 80
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 49
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 49
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 33
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 13
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 152
Active Confirmed Cases: 136
Active Probable Cases: 16
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 4
LIVE VIDEO: Governor Hutchinson Provides Weekly COVID-19 Update Tuesday (12.08.20) 130PM
Governor Asa Hutchinson provides an update to media on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, live at 1:30 p.m. regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.
Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught
This week, members elected to the 93rd General Assembly convened in the House chamber. The purpose of the organizational meeting was to determine seniority, select seats in the chamber, and select committees.
The vast majority of bills introduced during the session are assigned to a standing committee. We have posted the tentative standing committee assignments and the assignments for the Joint Budget Committee, the Joint Auditing Committee, and Arkansas Legislative Council at www.arkansashouse.org.
The House Speaker will announce the chairs and vice-chairs of committees on the first day of the session.
Upon swearing-in, the 93rd General Assembly will consist of 24 women and 76 men in the Arkansas House of Representatives. In addition, the House will have 22 Democrats and 78 Republicans.
House members are elected to serve two-year terms. Each member represents approximately 30,000 Arkansans.
Next year, there will 16 members serving their first full term. This includes a few members who were elected to the 92nd General Assembly in special elections after the 2019 Regular Session. New members will be preparing for the upcoming session during the Legislative Institute held the week of December 7.
The longest-serving members will be serving their 6th term next year.
This session will be unlike any other. For added safety during the health emergency, we have installed plexiglass partitions around members' desks in the chamber. House and Senate leaders continue to work together to make adjustments to committee rooms and schedules to ensure that members, staff, and the public can continue to proceed in a safe environment.
We will be updating you on any changes as we proceed. The process will continue to be transparent. All meetings will be live-streamed and recorded.
So far, 20 bills have been filed in the House, and nine bills have been filed in the Senate. We have posted a link to recently filed legislation on our website. It is expected that members will ultimately be voting on more than 1,000 pieces of legislation addressing everything from taxes to congressional redistricting.
The 2021 Regular Session begins on January 11. We will continue to keep you updated.