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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.

House Prepares for 2023

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.

Veteran’s Calendar

The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of event for Veterans. Post 1342 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals.

BS Christmas Parade

The Bull Shoals Christmas Parade was held Saturday, December 3, in conjunction with the Annual lighting of the Christmas Tree on the lawn of the Kirby Funeral Home on Hwy. 178.

Christmas at ASUMH

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home presents an annual Christmas Light drive-through viewing experience for the residents of Baxter and Marion Counties, as well as surrounding counties. This year, ASUMH incorporated the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, standard displays and an improved military display from colonial soldiers to soldiers from today to demonstrate the differences in the uniforms.

Music on the Square and YV Christmas Parade

The Yellville Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 3 on the South side of the square in front of the Marion County Courthouse. The parade was the first year of what is planned to become an annual event in conjunction with Music on the Square.

Baxter Health To Host a Public Retirement Reception

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.

Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update

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.