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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 59 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 7.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.2% since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 349,100, a 0.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.7% since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan statistical area was 267,000, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hispanic deaths in Arkansas increase to 15 in week ending July 31

There were 15 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending July 31, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

14 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending July 24

There were 14 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 27.3 percent increase over the previous week.

12 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 24

There were 12 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 25 percent decrease from the previous week.

Arkansas: 14 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 7.

62 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 17

There were 62 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 10.7 percent increase over the previous week.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.7% since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 110,300, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jonesboro nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 62,200, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arkansas: 207 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 207 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 7.

69 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 17

There were 69 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 13.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,900, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pine Bluff nonfarm payroll employees unchanged since Oct. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,400, unchanged from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

144 people die in Arkansas from heart disease in week ending July 17

There were 144 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 17, a 8.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since Sept. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Oct. 2020 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 348,500, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.3% since Sept. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Oct. 2020 in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan statistical area was 265,200, a 1.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1,506 accommodation and food services businesses in Arkansas have between 20 and 49 employees in 2019