LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the unemployment rate in Arkansas increased last month.
Agency officials said the state’s unemployment rate jumped one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.6% in October.
Data shows that the state’s civilian labor force dropped by 489. This resulted in 1,589 fewer employed Arkansans and 1,100 more unemployed state residents.
Storm Damage Reported Around Bull Shoals Lake
Although the heaviest damage sustained in Tuesday's severe thunderstorms were in the Springfield area, there was some damage reported in the Lakes Region.
It’s a Three-Peat for Silver Dollar City
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (April 30, 2025) — Silver Dollar City is celebrating a first-ever three-peat, as the internationally-awarded 1880s theme park won the top spot as America’s “Best Theme Park” for the third year in a row, according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense competition between twenty parks nationwide, including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND and Six Flags.
NARMC has Full Laboratory and Wants Blood Donations
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) has a full laboratory, according to Rachel Mullins, NARMC's director of laboratory services.
Alert: Scam Text Claims to be From Missouri Department of Revenue
The Missouri Department of Revenue (MDR) took to Facebook to warn of a current scam.
Stormy Tuesday, Rainy Wednesday
A line of severe thunderstorms roared through the Ozarks on Tuesday with the strongest storms hitting areas between Joplin and Springfield.
