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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.

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.

Busy, busy, busy. That is about the only appropriate way to describe activities at Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter in recent weeks.

The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals. For more information call 870-445-4501. Guests always welcome.

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.

Mountain Home – Baxter Health is pleased to invite the public, employees, volunteers, and medical staff to join us in celebrating and honoring Barney Larry in his retirement at a public reception on Thursday, December 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Baxter Health in the Lagerborg Dining Room.

Returning House members and newly elected members are now preparing for the upcoming session. The 2023 Regular Session will begin on January 9, at noon.

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 33.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 6.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 13.6 cents in the last week and stands at $5.06 per gallon.

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (RAR) announced Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Brian Rohauer has joined his staff as an advisor for military and veterans’ issues.