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There were 129 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 11.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 1.8% since Dec. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Jan. in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 37,900, a 1.8 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pine Bluff nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 1.6% since Dec. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Jan. in the Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,500, a 1.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

17 people die from kidney disease in Arkansas during week ending July 10

There were 17 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 10, making up 2.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Arkansas during week ending July 10

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 10, making up less than 1.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

'Opportunities are abundant,' declares governor as jobless rate in Arkansas falls

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021

In Arkansas, economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is starting to show in the statistics.

123 people die in Arkansas from cancer in week ending July 24

There were 123 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 1.7 percent increase over the previous week.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Arkansas during week ending August 7?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 212 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 7.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 351,900, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan statistical area was 269,100, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

34 people die in Arkansas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 24

There were 34 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 47.8 percent increase over the previous week.

37 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 24

There were 37 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 31.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

196 people in 75-84 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 196 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 7.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.1% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 110,400, a 0.1 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jonesboro nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 4.7% since Nov. 2020

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 59,300, a 4.7 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Cotton praises Supreme Court for allowing Texas law banning abortions: 'Why stop there?'

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 14, 2021

After the Supreme Court announced it will allow a Texas law banning abortions once a heartbeat is detected from the fetus, Sen. Tom Cotton says that he thinks the decision should have wider implications.

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

There were 23 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 30.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

20 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 24

There were 20 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 24, a 20 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 199 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas died during week ending August 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 199 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 7.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.8% since Nov. 2020