…it’s been a tough few years for the manufacturing sector and unsettling for many families who depend on manufacturing jobs in the region. Uncertainty has been a headliner, for certain.

However, by the numbers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows both the Fort Smith MSA labor force and employment flirting with 10 year highs. Here’s the graph straight from BLS.

Here’s a table showing a breakdown of the Fort Smith Metropolitan Statistical Area. These are NOT seasonally-adjusted.