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Business

Arkansas's unemployment rate holds at 3.3% heading into November

Economy

Doubling STEM grads could add nearly $4B to Arkansas economy by 2038, study finds

According to the study, gross domestic product per worker grew from $86,452 in 2012 to $111,603 in 2021 in Arkansas.
Nation World

Here's what will be open and closed on Thanksgiving 2024

While most stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, there are a few exceptions.
News

Fayetteville to sell alcohol on Sundays

Dec. 22 will be the first Sunday that alcohol will be able to be purchased in Fayetteville.
Nation World

Campbell's Soup shareholders approve company name change

The 155-year-old food seller is most famous for its namesake canned soups, even though the company hasn’t been exclusive to the soup business for some time.
Local News

$500M Weyerhaeuser Company facility being built in Arkansas creating hundreds of jobs

A new Weyerhaeuser facility is projected to create around 200 high-quality jobs in the area near Monticello and Warren.
Business

Walmart's promise of low prices proves to be a powerful draw in the third quarter

Walmart reported net income of $4.58 billion, or 57 cents per share, in the three months ended Oct. 31.
Money

Arkansas helps states impacted by tropical storms

Arkansas sent $750,000 to Florida for Helene response.
Local News

Weyerhaeuser Company plans to build $500 million facility in Arkansas

The Weyerhaeuser Company announced on Monday that they plan to build a new $500 million state-of-the-art facility in south Arkansas.
Car-Pinionated

My 23 ½ hours with a Tesla Cybertruck | Car-Pinionated 66

My 23 ½ hours with a Tesla Cybertruck | Car-Pinionated 67
Business

As cyberattacks increase, Arkansas businesses face a growing need for cyber insurance

What was once a specialty product has become nearly as fundamental as property insurance — and potentially more crucial for a company’s survival.
Nation World

Just days after penalizing Ford, US regulators open 2 investigations into recent recalls

The investigations come just days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford would be paying a civil penalty of up to $165 million.