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Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trump’s tariffs

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hiring surged in June as businesses navigated uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs, federal government data on Thursday showed. The reading exceeded economists' expectations.The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That... Read More.

Sanders orders hiring freeze, bans critical race theory in schools

Wednesday, January 11 by Ray King

- On the day that she was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of the State of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed multiple executive orders, including one instituting an immediate freeze on government hiring and promotions in The Natural State and another banning Critical Race... Read More.

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State of Arkansas experiencing hiring challenges

Thursday, August 18 by Staff

Arkansas continues to have low unemployment...but a new report shows that the state is actually seeing more hiring challenges. Rick Walker has this report

Hiring plan for experienced police officers on council agenda

Friday, August 12 by Ray King

By Ray King All eight members of the Pine Bluff City Council are cosponsoring a proposed ordinance permitting police officers with prior experience to transfer to the Pine Bluff Police Department and receive extra compensation. The [proposed ordinance will be discussed when the council meets Monday... Read More.

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Boozman, others sponsor legislation on hiring military spouses

Wednesday, March 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would address underemployment for military spouses by expanding the... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson provides update on hiring freeze

Thursday, February 10 by Staff

Last year, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson made the decision to impose a hiring freeze affecting all county offices except for law enforcement. He made the decision in an effort to reduce county spending, particularly since labor costs are the highest outlays from the... Read More.

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Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Monday, January 31 by Staff

Last week, People Shores conducted a job fair in Pine Bluff but according to Allison Thompson, President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, they are not the only company that is hiring. Thompson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a permanent chief of police failed to get a majority of favorable votes Monday during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Four of the eight council members voted in favor of... Read More.

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Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that the department’s monthly calls for service for August will be similar to what the department has experienced recently. Howell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Howell went on to say there... Read More.

UAM ATHLETICS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR HIRING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, August 19 by Laron Marbley

UAM ATHLETICS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR HIRING ANNOUNCEMENTS Connor McGinnis MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletic Department will host a press conference Friday, August 20 at 11 a.m. UAM will be introducing new hires for the head coaching positions for men's basketball... Read More.

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Robinson wants to keep hiring freeze and make more cuts to ensure financial health

Wednesday, May 12 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson is calling for a continuation of the county’s hiring freeze and the elimination of some positions as a way to ensure continued financial health for the county. Robinson addressed a special called meeting of the Quorum Court’s Budget... Read More.

Jefferson County human resource committee denies Sheriff on hiring for jail staff

Tuesday, April 6 by Greg

By Ray King An effort by Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. to amend the county’s hiring freeze ordinance by adding positions he described in a letter to County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court as either critical to the effective operations... Read More.

Stories tagged with: hiring

Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trump’s tariffs

Sanders orders hiring freeze, bans critical race theory in schools

State of Arkansas experiencing hiring challenges

Hiring plan for experienced police officers on council agenda

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson provides update on hiring freeze

Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

UAM ATHLETICS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR HIRING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Robinson wants to keep hiring freeze and make more cuts to ensure financial health

Jefferson County human resource committee denies Sheriff on hiring for jail staff

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