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.
Charges Filed for Recent High-Speed Pursuit in Harrison
Charges have been filed against a man that led Law Enforcement on a High-Speed Pursuit through Harrison last week.
Recent Rain Has Small Impact on Drought Report
While the Tuesday rains were much needed in the Lakes Region, the showers had little impact on this week's report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
NWS: Tuesday Hail Storm will be Remembered as Major Weather Event
Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms that pelted much of the Ozarks with hail will be remembered as a major event according to a meteorologist.
Stone County Traffic Crash Involves Drivers from Arkansas, Missouri
Motorists work around a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Stone County involving drivers from Arkansas and Missouri.
Searcy County Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Crimes in Baxter and Marion Counties
A man accused of crimes in three counties pleads guilty to charges in two counties, another case is pending.
