Arkansas hospitals continue to be a major economic engine across the state, generating an estimated $19.73 billion in annual economic output while serving as essential healthcare providers for communities large and small. According to the…
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Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.2% As State Employment Reaches Record High In May 2026
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in May 2026 as the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The…
Aromatique Announces Major Partnership Bringing 100 Jobs to Heber Springs Arkansas
Aromatique has announced a long-term partnership with Fleming International, LTD. that is expected to significantly expand manufacturing operations in Heber Springs and create approximately 100 new jobs. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting…
First Community Bank Welcomes Tammy Hurley to Marketing Team in Batesville
First Community Bank has announced that Tammy Hurley has joined the bank’s marketing team as a business development officer, bringing decades of relationship-building experience and strong ties to the local community. Hurley recently retired after…
Senator John Boozman Receives 2025 Champion of the Industry Award from Equipment Manufacturers
Senator John Boozman has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Champion of the Industry Award by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), recognizing his bipartisan leadership and support of America’s equipment manufacturing sector. The award was…
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Speed Permitting for Economic Development Projects
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new executive order aimed at speeding up permitting for economic development projects across Arkansas, calling it a major step in making the state more competitive nationally and globally. The…
Arkansas Finances Soar: January Report Reveals Revenue Outpacing Expectations!
Summary **Arkansas Reports Surplus in Early Fiscal Year 2026** The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s report for January 2026 indicates strong revenue performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026, covering July to…
Senator Boozman Highlights Arkansas Energy Permitting Reforms During U.S. Senate Hearing
John Boozman, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, highlighted Arkansas’s growing national leadership in energy permitting reform during a hearing with industry experts Wednesday, urging Congress to modernize the…
Arkansas Labor Force Hits Record High as Unemployment Rate Rises by .1 Percent in December
Arkansas’ civilian labor force reached a record high in December as the state’s unemployment rate increased slightly, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
Arkansas Gas Prices Drops to $2.12 in Many Cities for New Year Travel
Arkansas drivers are getting another welcome break at the gas pump as prices continue to fall across much of the ArkansasRadio.com listening area heading into the New Year. Several communities are reporting prices well below…
