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There were 33 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 73.7 percent increase over the previous week.

25 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 17

There were 25 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 19.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

136 people die from diseases of the heart in Arkansas during week ending July 3

There were 136 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 3, making up 20.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Pine Bluff sees 31,600 nonfarm payroll employees in August

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August in Arkansas' Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pine Bluff nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since August 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September 2021 in the Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,800, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1,545 retail trade businesses in Arkansas have between 10 and 19 employees in 2019

There were 1,545 retail trade businesses in Arkansas with between 10 and 19 employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

116 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending July 3

There were 116 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 3, making up 17.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

11 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending July 17

There were 11 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 35.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

16 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 17

There were 16 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, an increase over the previous week.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since August 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September 2021 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 353,900, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway sees 352,800 nonfarm payroll employees in August

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August in Arkansas' Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 352,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Americans ‘left behind’ in Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal ‘unacceptable,’ Hill declares

By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021

After the last of the U.S. troops left Afghanistan before their withdrawal deadline, between 100 and 200 Americans who wanted to leave still remain on the grounds trapped with complete uncertainty.

3,051 retail trade businesses in Arkansas have between 5 and 9 employees in 2019

There were 3,051 retail trade businesses in Arkansas with between 5 and 9 employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

36 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arkansas during week ending July 3

There were 36 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 3, making up 5.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

50 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arkansas during week ending July 3

There were 50 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 3, making up 7.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

56 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 10

There were 56 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 10, a 43.6 percent increase over the previous week.

Jonesboro sees 59,200 nonfarm payroll employees in August

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August in Arkansas' Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 59,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jonesboro nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.4% since August 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September 2021 in the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 60,600, a 2.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4,104 retail trade businesses in Arkansas have fewer than 5 employees in 2019