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Saline County Warming Center scheduled to open in Benton

The warming center will be located at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East Street in Benton.

Jan 211 min read

Arkansas unemployment rate increases to 4.1% in November

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, has announced that Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in November, up from 3.9% in September.

Jan 72 min read

Arkansas’s unemployment rate increases to 3.9% in September

The rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point, moving from 3.8% in August to 3.9% in September.

Dec 9, 20252 min read

USDA Lonoke County Commodities Distribution on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Lonoke County Commodities Distribution set for November 5

Residents in Lonoke County will have the opportunity to receive free food assistance during the upcoming Commodities Distribution on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Distribution will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at multiple community locations across the county.

Oct 22, 20252 min read

Arkansas unemployment rate rises slightly in August

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in August, up one-tenth of a percentage point from July’s 3.7%.

Sep 19, 20252 min read

City of Keo, Invenergy Partner to Launch “Keo Commons” Community Hub

The City of Keo is preparing for a major community transformation thanks to a new partnership with Invenergy, the renewable energy company behind a $600 million solar project in Lonoke and Pulaski counties.

Sep 5, 20251 min read

Arkansas job market holds steady as unemployment rate remains at 3.7%

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced that Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% in July.

Aug 26, 20252 min read

Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in June

Arkansas’ unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% in June, holding steady for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jul 21, 20252 min read

Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in May as Job Growth Hits Record Levels

Arkansas’ job market held firm in May, with the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.7% for the third straight month, according to new data released today by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jun 24, 20252 min read

Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in April; Employment Hits Record High

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, has announced that Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% from March to April 2025.

May 27, 20252 min read