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Olivia Newton – John Passes away at Age 74

Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California on August 8, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. After a long struggle with breast cancer. Newton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling, and daughter Chloe Rose Lattanzi. Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26, 1948, Cambridge, United Kingdom. She was a British-Australian singer, actress, and activist. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five number one hits and another ten Top Ten.
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Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.43/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 70.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 57.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 14.8 cents in the last week and stands at $5.27 per gallon.
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County Funds Appropriated

The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, August 9, at 6 p.m. to decide appropriations for Boat Safety Fund, truck for County Road Department, Juvenile Service and the MC Sheriff’s Office. Present was Justices, Joyce McCalla, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman, Rick White, Marty Nickels, Mike Scrima, Talon Vancuren, Brady Madden and James Underwood, along with Judge, John Massey.
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London Leads UFAS Housing

Rachel Rodemann Putman, Associate Director for Strategic Communications This fall, students at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will work with a slate of rock-star student affairs professionals thanks to a series of strategic hires and promotions in the Student Life Office, beginning with Stephanie London, who will serve as Assistant Dean of Students for Housing and Campus and Community Engagement. London, who earned her bachelor’s degree from UAFS, has served the university for 15 years and played an integral role in its growth.
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Flippin School Menu

Breakfast: Monday: Mini Cinni Or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Tuesday: French Toast Sticks Or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Wednesday: Sausage and Biscuit Or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Thursday: Yogurt and Graham Crackers Or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Friday: Biscuit with Gravy Or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Monday: Pizza Green Beans Carrot Sticks Peaches Fruit Choice 9-12 Milk Tuesday: Breaded Chicken Sandwich Lettuce and Tomato Fries Pears Fruit Choice 9-12 Milk Wednesday: Teriyaki Bites Rice Egg Roll Seasoned Broccoli Orange Wedges Fruit Choice 9-12 Milk Thursday: Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Pinto Beans Apple Biscuit Fruit Choice 9-12 Milk Friday: Ham and Cheese Sandwich Lettuce and Tomato Sweet Potato Fries Applesauce Fruit Choice 9-12 Milk .
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