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There were 119 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 11, a 16.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

211 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Arkansas during week ending August 21

There were 211 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending August 21, making up 24.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

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'The economy continues to expand in Arkansas': report shows state's unemployment rate continues to drop ahead of national average

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021

Arkansas' economy continues to show signs of recovery as the unemployment rate continues to drop.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.5% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,000, a 0.5 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arkansas: 191 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending October 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 191 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 2.

Hot Springs sees 38,200 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Arkansas' Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

‘Grover is a national leader’: Founder, president of Americans for Tax Reform met with Arkansas House

By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021

The Arkansas House of Representatives met recently with Grover Norquist, founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, regarding tax cuts being considered by the state.

23 people die in Arkansas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending September 11

There were 23 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 11, a 32.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

37 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending September 11

There were 37 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 11, a 2.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

226 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Arkansas during week ending August 21

There were 226 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending August 21, making up 26.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 113,800, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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'Lowering the burden of taxes on Arkansans will help us move forward,' economic analyst declares

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 2, 2021

An economic analyst recently explored the potential benefits of lowering taxes in Arkansas.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Arkansas during week ending October 2?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 194 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 2.

Fort Smith sees 113,100 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Arkansas' Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 113,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

32 people die in Arkansas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 11

There were 32 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 11, a 28 percent increase over the previous week.

31 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 11

There were 31 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 11, a 34.8 percent increase over the previous week.

166 people die from diseases of the heart in Arkansas during week ending August 21

There were 166 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending August 21, making up 19.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Death expectancy is exceeded in Arkansas during week ending Oct. 9

Arkansas's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

197 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending October 2