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The Mountaineer Echo has been affected by the economy. The Echo realizes many articles and notices are printed in the newspaper for free. Unfortunately, this practice will change for Obituary Notices beginning October 1, 2022.

Kerri Nettles, Senior Community and Public Relations Coordinator LITTLE ROCK – Forbes magazine releases its 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Women, ranking Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield 107th among 400 companies across the nation. “Arkansas Blue Cross is devoted to not only providing our members the best service and care but creating a great place to work, promoting diversity and providing opportunities to succeed,” said Arkansas Blue Cross Executive Vice President and Chief Health Management Officer Alicia Berkemeyer.

Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, London, United Kingdom and has passed away on September 8, 2022, in Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom. She was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (m. 1947– 2021). Queen Elizabeth is survived by children King Charles III, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and grandson: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

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by Rachel Rodemann Putman, Associate Director for Strategic Communications FT. SMITH - The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced Tuesday, September 6, 2022, a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services that will bring in more than $1 million to help the campus build and staff an early childhood education center.

Ballot positions have been determined for all contested races in the upcoming November general election in Marion County. Marion County Election Commissioners Gary Schnoor, Scott Carter, and Jimmy Lynch held a public meeting to conduct the randomized drawing on Monday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. in the Marion County Courthouse Annex Courtroom.

Do you have ringing or buzzing in your ears? If you have tinnitus, or have a loved one bothered by it, the Mountain Home Tinnitus Support Group will be launched in the weeks ahead. The group will meet monthly (date/time to be determined based on member feedback and room availability) at the Donald W.

BOSTON - After a seemingly never-ending spring of price-hikes at the pump, gas prices gas prices have declined every week of the summer and are expected to be the lowest since March 3 and 20% lower than on July 4, at $3.79* per gallon. According to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving American drivers the most money on gas, prices this Labor Day weekend will continue to fall slightly from summer highs, though remain over 60¢ per gallon more expensive than last year.