Meet Dusty and Shrimp
Tragedies happen and are always heartbreaking but especially so at the holidays. In an earlier column, we mentioned briefly about this one but want to elaborate.
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The Wonder of Christmas Catalogs
First off, let me apologize for missing last week’s column. Like many others, I was battling one of the many “bugs” going around right now and just couldn’t muster the energy and focus to get the column finished. And, thank you to those of you who contacted me to ask why there was no “Growing Up Flippin” in the paper. You warmed my heart and, who knows, maybe helped my healing! I assure you, its absence was no fault of the Mountaineer Echo.
Read MoreThe Wonder of Christmas CatalogsArkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 45.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 16.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Read MoreArkansas Weekly Gas Price UpdateWR Named Best Hospital for Maternity Care
FAYETTEVILLE — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Washington Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
Read MoreWR Named Best Hospital for Maternity CareChristmas 2022
Every year Christmas is December 25, and people around the world celebrate. Some celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, while others celebrate Hanukkah and others still may not celebrate at all.
Read MoreChristmas 2022Averting a Rail Strike
This week, the House voted to pass legislation which would impose a contract and avert a rail strike. In a speech on the House floor, I emphasized that the vote is a result of the failures of Speaker Pelosi and President Biden to reach a deal with their largest special interest group.
Read MoreAverting a Rail StrikeLead Hill Menu
December 12 – December 16: MONDAY; Breakfast: Tornado, or Choice of Cereal, Fruity Fruit, Juicy Juice, Moo Cow Milk Lunch: Corndog, Cucumber Coins/ Grape Tomatoes, Pork-N-Beans, Fruit, Milk TUESDAY, Breakfast: Bagel W/ Cream Cheese, or Choice of Cereal, Fruity Fruit, Juicy Juice, Moo Cow Milk Lunch: Chicken Quesadilla, Green Leafy Salad, Cooked Vegetables, Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY, Breakfast: Bacon, Egg, Biscuit, or Choice of Cereal, Fruity Fruit, Juicy Juice, Moo Cow Milk Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Leafy Salad, Italian Bread Stick, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit, Milk THURSDAY, Breakfast: Cereal Bar/ Yogurt, or Choice of Cereal, Fruity Fruit, Juicy Juice, Moo Cow Milk Lunch: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit, Hot Roll, Milk FRIDAY, Breakfast: Biscuit And Gravy, or Choice of Cereal, Fruity Fruit, Juicy Juice, Moo Cow Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Raw Vegetables, Graham Cracker, Ice Cream, Fruit, Moo Cow Milk .
Read MoreLead Hill MenuPreserving Memories of Time in Military Service
Growing up in a military family, Richard McKinney learned at an early age about service and sacrifice. These lessons inspired him to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the U.S.
Read MorePreserving Memories of Time in Military ServiceCooking with Mumzy!
Hello everyone, I hope this week finds you all healthy and happy and getting ready for Christmas. Christmas is right around the corner, and I know everyone will be busy with all we celebrate for Christmas. We are looking forward to Christmas. I love watching my granddaughters and children open their gifts and we love our feast for Christmas.
Read MoreCooking with Mumzy!Alzheimer’s Crisis
Arkansas has been developing a statewide response to the growing health crisis created by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. During the 2023 session the legislature will consider a series of proposals brought by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Council, which was created by Act 319 of 2021.
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