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Jonesboro – Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC announced a merger with Evins Insurance Group of Jonesboro for their ninth expansion in five years. “I am thrilled to join forces with my long-time friend and Arkansas industry veteran, Drew Nadzam, and our new star agent, Chris Evins,” said Andrew “A.B.” Meadors, CEO of Sunstar in Arkansas.

Freck Cemetery Decoration will be May 22. Service will be at 11:00 am.

Menu is subject to change due to the shortage and delivery of food. Call if you would like a salad substitute for lunch by 11 am, 870-453-8488 Lunch suggested Donation $4.00.

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced a lawsuit against drug manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) for manipulating and inflating insulin and drug prices in Arkansas. In the complaint, filed in Pulaski County, Attorney General Rutledge alleges that Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly conspired with Express Scripts, Caremark and Optum to significantly increase their revenues by unfairly and deceptively driving up the costs of insulin, making insulin and other diabetic treatments unaffordable for many diabetics in Arkansas and creating an enormous financial burden for Arkansas consumers.

To the Editor of the Mountaineer Echo: I heard John Massey the Marion County Judge bluntly lie during the live radio candidate’s forum. He said he knew of no allegations of misconduct toward an employee against him.

Bill Howell is a retired (professional) Clay Target shooting instructor, that devotes one day a wee working with people who are interested in clay targe sports, especially Skeet and Sporting Clays. Howell has helped beginner through the advanced shooters, men, and women. It is something he really enjoys.

The location reported as Eros was erroneously reported. The correct location for voters is Bruno-Pyatt School. If you live in this area or are planning to vote at this location, you should got to Bruno-Pyatt School located at 4754 AR HWY-125.

FORT SMITH, Ark. – May 5, 2022 – The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) and Regions Bank today announced a community partnership designed to bring higher education within reach for students facing economic challenges.