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There were 35 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 9.4 percent increase over the previous week.

51 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending August 7

There were 51 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 12.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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

There were 72 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 17, making up 10.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Fort Smith nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.4% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 110,900, a 0.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

217 people in 75-84 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending August 28

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 217 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 28.

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‘I can't afford to pay a higher tax right now’: Little Rock tax increase denied

By Alexus Barnhart | Sep 27, 2021

The recent special election in Little Rock revealed a majority of eligible voters who participated in the election voted against a proposed increase in sales tax, aimed to improve the city.

37 people die in Arkansas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 7

There were 37 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 19.4 percent increase over the previous week.

34 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 7

There were 34 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 41.7 percent increase over the previous week.

147 people die from diseases of the heart in Arkansas during week ending July 17

There were 147 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 17, making up 20.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Jonesboro nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.5% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 59,100, a 0.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Excess deaths during week ending Sep. 4 in Arkansas

Arkansas's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 220 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas died during week ending August 28

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 220 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 28.

CDC predicts 45 people in 25-44 age group in Arkansas died during week ending August 28

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 45 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 28.

121 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending July 17

There were 121 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 17, making up 16.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Hot Springs nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 38,500, a 1 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arkansas: 22 Hispanic lives lost in week ending August 14

There were 22 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending August 14, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

26 people die in Arkansas from kidney disease in week ending August 7

There were 26 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending August 7, a 100 percent increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die in Arkansas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending August 7