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US Prices Stay High, Showing Inflation Pressures Persist

US Prices Stay High, Showing Inflation Pressures Persist

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Prices increased 0.4% from March to April, the government said Wednesday, up sharply from a 0.1% rise from February to March. Compared with a year earlier, prices climbed 4.9%, down slightly from March's year-over-year increase. read more >

Women's Workforce Participation Rebounds

Women's Workforce Participation Rebounds

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The female labor force participation rate stood at 57.1% in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more >

Landers Auto Group Makes $50K Food Bank Donation

Landers Auto Group Makes $50K Food Bank Donation

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The company, moved by the devastating storms and tornadoes that struck Arkansas March 31, presented the $50,000 check in an event at Landers Toyota on Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock, with executives from all three area Landers dealerships present. read more >

After Tornado, Builders Rethink Rules for Shelters

After Tornado, Builders Rethink Rules for Shelters

As Little Rock recovers from the tornado that destroyed at least 2,000 structures, builders and engineers are reviving a long discussion about whether there should be regulations requiring safe rooms or shelters in residential and commercial properties. read more >

State Unemployment Rate Falls to 3%

State Unemployment Rate Falls to 3%

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Arkansas' unemployment rate declined to 3% in March from 3.2% in February, according to the state Division of Workforce Services. read more >