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Arkansas unemployment drops to 7.1%

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Arkansas' unemployment rate fell to 7.1 percent in April, a drop of one-tenth of a percentage point.

MO lawmakers approve scrap metal measure

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Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.

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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
    LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents
    According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:49:41 GMT
    The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning state taxpayers of an email scam that seeks personal information.
    The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning state taxpayers of an email scam that seeks personal information.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:59:30 GMT
    Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
    Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:56:57 GMT
    The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
    The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-15 06:01:42 GMT
    A historical document that could supposedly be the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been relisted on eBay despite no previous takers.
    A historical document that could supposedly be the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been relisted on eBay despite no previous takers.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:16:52 GMT
    MARKED TREE, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center. Courtney Brown is
    The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:25:02 GMT
    PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week. This week marks the 7th time in lottery history that a jackpot has grown to $350 million or more. The Powerball
    Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:08:25 GMT
    Instead of selling liquor in Baxter County, one company wants to make it. White River Distillery, Inc. submitted an application last week to... Click here to read the full story.
    Company applies for license to make liquor in Your Region 8.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:37:38 GMT
    Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees. To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at... Click here for the full story.
    Looking to employee 10,000 new workers nationwide, Dollar General will host a career fair this Saturday in Region 8.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:41:19 GMT
    The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
    The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
  • Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
    Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:55:39 GMT
    You can now have a beer and help out your favorite charity at the same time. The Oregon Public House, the nation's very first nonprofit pub, just opened for business Friday afternoon.
    The Oregon Public House, the nation's very first nonprofit pub, just opened for business Friday afternoon. The pub's motto is, "Have a pint, change the world."
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:53:14 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The rise of stray animals continues to plague Craighead County. Courtney Brown will talk with animal control on the issue and what changes need to be made. Tune in tonight on Region
    The rise of stray animals continues to plague Craighead County.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:17:45 GMT
    Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
    Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:32:45 GMT
    (CNN/FOX) - The IRS is facing a taxing issue of its own. A report coming out this week shows IRS agents targeted tea party and other conservative groups, when they applied for tax exempt status. Tea party
    The IRS is facing a taxing issue of its own.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:23 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:23:23 GMT
    Jonesboro workers are getting ready to move into a new City Hall.
    Jonesboro workers are getting ready to move into a new City Hall.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:07:04 GMT
    The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
    The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:15:00 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it was inappropriate for the Internal Revenue Service to target tea party groups for additional reviews during last year's presidential election to see if they were
    The White House says it was inappropriate for the Internal Revenue Service to target tea party groups for additional reviews during last year's presidential election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:36:56 GMT
    BLYTHEVILLE, AR (KAIT) - 'Mayfest', an annual community event in Blytheville kicks off today. The family-friendly event comes at no cost to the city, instead racking up more than 300 hours of work from
    'Mayfest', an annual community event in Blytheville kicks off today.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:45:23 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Multiple businesses have said their goodbyes to Caraway Road over the past year. The intersection at Caraway Road and Highland Drive was once the busiest intersections in town.
    Between the buildings now up for lease, parking lots that sit empty and open signs that no longer flash, it's not hard to see that Caraway Road isn't what it once was.
  • The U.S. Postal Service said Friday it lost $1.9 billion over the last three months and warned that losses would continue to mount without help from Congress.
    The U.S. Postal Service said Friday it lost $1.9 billion over the last three months and warned that losses would continue to mount without help from Congress.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
    (RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on Friday
    The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:07:41 GMT
    An ad campaign by a KFC in the Upstate has a lot of customers craving some hot and crispy chicken saying, "Bring in this billboard for a free KFC Bucket."
    An ad campaign by a KFC in the Upstate has a lot of customers craving some hot and crispy chicken saying, "Bring in this billboard for a free KFC Bucket."
  • The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves.
    The dollar soared above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years Friday, driven by aggressive credit-easing aimed at reviving Japan's sluggish economy and improved U.S. economic figures.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:01:07 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – According to an article from TODAY, nearly half of moms say Pinterest causes stress. The perfect world of Pinterest  can make anyone believe that crafty cakes and to-die-for decorations
    According to an article from TODAY, nearly half of moms say Pinterest causes stress.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:31:02 GMT
    Crews are planning to cut and remove the damaged part of a pipeline that ruptured last month and spilled thousands of barrels of oil in central Arkansas.
    NEW DETAILS: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has started a hotline for concerns related to the crude oil spill from an ExxonMobil pipeline in Mayflower.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:45:08 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – A Jonesboro woman said she's breathing a sigh of relief after her personal information was stolen, and used to make thousands of dollars of purchases. Teresa Booth said a woman stole
    A Jonesboro woman said she's breathing a sigh of relief after her personal information was stolen, and used to make thousands of dollars of purchases. Teresa Booth said a woman stole her purse from her car, and then went on a shopping spree. The suspect, Corrie Lenard, has a lengthy criminal record dating back to 2000, according to the 30th Judicial District of Tennessee at Memphis.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:31:41 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The University Heights Lions Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday morning where they got an update on the new Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Food Bank officials shared just
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The University Heights Lions Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday morning where they got an update on the new Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Food Bank officials shared just
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:32:57 GMT
    JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The City of Jonesboro will soon house all its departments under one roof. Work is still underway to convert the former Mercantile Center in downtown Jonesboro into the new City
    The City of Jonesboro will soon house all its departments under one roof.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:46:40 GMT
    WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT)- Potential employees got the chance to connect with local businesses in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday through a job fair. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services along with the
    Potential employees got the chance to connect with local businesses in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday through a job fair.
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  • We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.
    We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.
  • Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
    Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
  • Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.
    Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.
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