November 2022

Arkansas’ Lung Cancer Challenge

LITTLE ROCK - November often feels like a busy month with the focus on upcoming holidays, travel and seasonal cheer, but it is also a month of reflection and thoughtful planning at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month — prime time to raise awareness about the No. 1 cancer killer in Arkansas.
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Express Scripts has come Back to Arkansas Independent Pharmacies

JONESBORO – After announcing in September it would be ending contracts with thousands of community pharmacies, Express Scripts, the Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager (PBM) for TRICARE, has partially reversed course. It delivered a letter Friday to some independent pharmacies in Arkansas asking them to re-join its network. The Express Scripts letter attributes the change to its inability to reach agreement with Kroger to join the Express Scripps network.
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PAID ENDORSEMENT

My name is Chuck Kinler and I am Alderman for Ward 2. There is much being said about the Mayor of Bull Shoals that just isn’t friendly and some of it is just plain wrong.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I want to take a moment and commend the Editor of the Mountaineer Echo, Robert Lyons, for his steadfast leadership and outstanding journalism skills. I have noticed, that over the past 18 months or so the quality of the Mountaineer Echo has increased significantly. Mr. Lyons is tireless in the pursuit of the truth and reports based on where the facts and evidence of a story or issue lead him. His fair and balanced approach, along with his personable demeanor makes him easy to talk with regarding news matters.
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Marion County Library Update

The Marion County Library wants to let you know, there is not an opening date, but the library is offering curbside service. “We are in the building, answering phones and responding to emails; along with dealing with the damage of the flood.”, said Dana Scott, library director.
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