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There were 19 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending August 21, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Less than 10 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending August 14

There were less than 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 14, a decrease from the previous week.

11 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending August 14

There were 11 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 14, an increase over the previous week.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.8% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,200, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hot Springs sees 38,500 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Arkansas' Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

34 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arkansas during week ending July 24

There were 34 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 24, making up 4.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

39 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arkansas during week ending July 24

There were 39 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 24, making up 5.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

176 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending August 7

There were 176 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 43.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.5% since April

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,700, a 0.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arkansas: 45 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending September 4

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending September 4.

Hutchinson, Rutledge target vaccination mandate

By David Hutton | Oct 2, 2021

When President Joe Biden issued a wave of new vaccine mandates last month, Arkansas officials took notice, with several prominent leaders saying mandates are not the way to loosen the pandemic’s grip on American life.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.4% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 113,100, a 0.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Legislature mulls tax cuts as special session approaches

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 2, 2021

As a special session of the Arkansas State Legislature quickly approaches, residents anticipate debate on a number of issues. Among those issues are tax cuts.

State unemployment continues to fall, economic recovery on track in Arkansas

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 2, 2021

Signs of economic recovery in Arkansas continue to pop up as the state unemployment rate falls to a full point below the national average.

Fort Smith sees 112,600 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Arkansas' Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 112,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

24 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Arkansas during week ending July 24

There were 24 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 24, making up 3.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

21 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arkansas during week ending July 24

There were 21 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 24, making up 2.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

188 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending August 7

There were 188 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 36.2 percent increase over the previous week.

Pine Bluff nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.3% since April

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in the Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,900, a 0.3 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Rental vacancies in Arkansas down 1.4% from Q3 to Q4 2021