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There were 31 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 31, a 29.2 percent increase over the previous week.

24 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 31

There were 24 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 31, a 14.3 percent increase over the previous week.

158 people die from diseases of the heart in Arkansas during week ending July 10

There were 158 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 10, making up 23.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since Jan.

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Feb. in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 109,400, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jonesboro nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.2% since Jan.

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Feb. in the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 58,400, a 0.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Death expectancy is exceeded in Arkansas during week ending Aug. 28

Arkansas's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Afghanistan (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 13

“Afghanistan (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S6447-S6448 on Sept. 13

209 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending August 21

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 209 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 21.

Arkansas Policy Foundation: Arkansas job creation 'trails' national, border states' averages

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021

The Arkansas Policy Foundation executive director says Arkansas is trailing nationally in job creation rates but there is an opportunity to improve upon this rate with policies in the education sector.

117 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending July 10

There were 117 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 10, making up 17.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since Jan.

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

Pine Bluff nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since Jan.

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Feb. in the Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,600, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

13 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending July 31

There were 13 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 31, a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

13 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 31

There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending July 31, a 8.3 percent increase over the previous week.

16 Hispanic people in Arkansas passed away in week ending August 7

There were 16 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending August 7, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC estimates 57 people in 25-44 age group in Arkansas died during week ending August 21

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 21.

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center to Offer Consulting Sessions

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University is offering small business consulting sessions during the latter part of September.

Bentonville Public Library Announces Children’s Librarian Retirement and New Hire

In May, Bentonville Public Library (BPL) Children’s Librarian, Sue Ann Pekel, announced plans to retire this fall.

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will be set up in the parking lot across from Waffle House next to Beebe Insurance Center on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 12-4 p.m.

A drive-thru flu shot clinic