WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The latest jobs report released Friday shows the U.S. economy grew by more than 200,000 jobs in June.
“That means we regained all the jobs lost during the pandemic and created nearly four million additional jobs on top of that,” National Economic Council Deputy Director Joelle Gamble said.
That’s more than 13 million jobs added since President Biden took office, pushing the unemployment rate to just 3.6%.
Burn Bans Accompany Low Water Conditions
Dry conditions are becoming increasingly noticeable across the Lakes Region, with burn bans covering much of northern Arkansas while some rivers and lakes continue to run below normal levels.
Searcy County Election Commissioners Resign Over Voter Data Concerns
All three members of the Searcy County Election Commission have resigned, citing concerns that problems with voter and precinct information could lead to voters receiving incorrect ballots in the November election.
Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Deadly Beaver Lake Accident
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for the public's help in the investigation of the accident that killed a person earlier this month.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region Identified
The man who was arrested in the Lakes Region for a murder in Springfield has been identified.
Front Storms Area, Brings End to Heat
Temperatures cool in time for the start of Fall on Tuesday.
