The jobless rate has ticked up each month after the record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >

The rate has moved up the past two months after falling to a record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >

The greatest annual growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, private education and health services. read more >

It was the ninth consecutive month of employment gains in Arkansas. read more >

In the past four months, the number unemployed has fallen by 9,509. read more >

Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Sept. 10 fell by 5,000 to 213,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That's the fewest since late May. read more >

Seasonal losses in government educational services more than offset gains in other sectors. read more >

The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since November, though the U.S. job market continues to show signs of strength. read more >

Still, the unemployment rate remained 3.6% for a fourth straight month, matching a near-50-year low that was reached before the pandemic struck in early 2020. read more >

The unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for a fourth straight month. read more >

The the leisure and hospitality industry posted the largest job gains. read more >

Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >