Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in August 2026, marking its 4th consecutive monthly decline as employment and the civilian labor force remained at record highs. The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction…
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Baptist Health Named To 2 Newsweek 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces Lists
Baptist Health has received 2 workplace honors from Newsweek in 2026. The Arkansas health care organization announced September 2 that it has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Arkansas 2026 and one of…
Eaton Announces $242 Million, 1 Million-Square-Foot North Little Rock Facility Creating 1,200 Jobs
Eaton is planning one of the largest manufacturing investments announced for Central Arkansas, with a new $242 million facility expected to create 1,200 jobs in North Little Rock. The intelligent power management company announced plans…
Arkansas Joins National Compact to Boost Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth
Arkansas is joining a nationwide compact aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, supporting startup businesses and reducing barriers for Americans who want to launch their own companies. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday, August 13, that Arkansas…
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in June as Employment Reaches Record High
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in June while the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to the latest monthly employment report released Tuesday by the Arkansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with…
Oobotic Investing $6.5 Million in Melbourne, Arkansas Facility, Creating Up to 70 Jobs
Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
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…
XPO Unveils America’s 250th Anniversary Trailer Fleet Built in Searcy Arkansas
XPO has unveiled a new fleet of patriotic trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, with the trailers proudly built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Searcy. The specially designed trailers feature American flag-inspired graphics and…
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…
Karyn Adams Named USACE Little Rock District Engineering Chief in Arkansas
Karyn Adams has been named chief of the Engineering and Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the leadership role. Adams replaces…
