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There were 29 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, a 26.1 percent increase over the previous week.

31 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending September 18

There were 31 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, a 16.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q3 to Q4

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $184,772, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

185 people in 75-84 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 185 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 9.

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Arkansas leaders plan legal action against workplace vaccine mandates

By Art Benavidez | Nov 9, 2021

The state is preparing to go to court over the Biden administration’s workplace vaccine mandate.

Poll shows Arkansas voters concerned about economy, overall positive toward state

By Art Benavidez | Nov 8, 2021

A recent study shows that voters in the state are concerned about the economy, but have an overall positive direction that the state is headed in.

31 people die in Arkansas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 18

There were 31 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, a 3.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

34 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 18

There were 34 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, a 6.3 percent increase over the previous week.

VA provides 16.7% more home purchase loans in Arkansas in 4th quarter

There were 1,257 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $324 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Excess deaths during week ending Oct. 16 in Arkansas

Arkansas's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 190 people in 65-74 age group in Arkansas died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 190 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 9.

19 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending September 18

There were 19 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

12 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending September 18

There were 12 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending September 18, an increase over the previous week.

CDC reports 22 deaths among Arkansas Hispanics in week ending September 25

There were 22 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending September 25, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC predicts 187 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas died during week ending October 9