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40-year mortgages becoming popular in booming housing market

June 14, 2021

Financial experts warn against the growing popularity of 40-year mortgages. Though this option reduces monthly payments, more interest is accrued over the life of the

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Between higher airfare and gas, Arkansas could be in for a more expensive summer

June 4, 2021

According to Dr. Michael Pakko, prices are up over 4% from a year ago.   Between supply chain lags and people ready to spend more

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No need to panic-buy gas in Arkansas during pipeline hack, experts say

May 11, 2021

An economist told us that you shouldn’t panic-buy gasoline as the Colonial Pipeline remains closed after a hack. Many Arkansans are buying large quantities of

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‘It’s going to hurt us’: Arkansans react to losing supplemental unemployment payments

May 10, 2021

Arkansas has joined the growing list of states who have opted out of the federal supplemental unemployment assistance. The supplemental federal assistance of $300 now

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Economist forecaster discusses pipeline attack and gas prices in Arkansas

May 10, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline shut down due to a cyber attack. It is expected to affect inventory across the southeast and eastern U.S., while gas prices

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County, city expect more than $30M in relief funds

May 9, 2021

Garland County and the City of Hot Springs are expecting more than $30 million over the next year from the March Federal COVID Relief Package.

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Recreational Projects Underway in NWA

May 7, 2021

Multiple new recreation projects have been announced in Northwest Arkansas. These include an expansion to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a kayak park

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Arkansas population expected to decline as birth rate falls, hits record low in U.S.

May 7, 2021

In 2020, the U.S. birth rate hit a record low with 3.6 million babies born. This is the lowest number since 1979. Arkansas’ birth rate sits about

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State’s jobless rate dips to 4.4% as economy rides out pandemic

April 20, 2021

Arkansas’ joblessness rate dropped to 4.4% in March, moving the state closer to pre-pandemic levels. The national unemployment rate has also been decreasing and dropped

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Job training for state’s displaced is project goal

April 5, 2021

A new initiative from the University of Arkansas System matches Little Rock workers displaced by the pandemic with job training opportunities from colleges around the

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