PR Newswire: Arkansas

PrivacyStar Launches New App to Address Rising Calling/Texting Abuses

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:17:00 EDT

CONWAY, Ark., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PrivacyStar, today announced the availability of a new PrivacyStar™ application that gives Android owners the power to effectively address growing consumer concerns regarding telemarketer abuses and rampant text spamming as well...

New Study: Adopting a Single Forestry Certification Standard Would Destroy American Jobs, Hurt Regional Economies

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 EDT

ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While some activist environmental groups push for a monopoly, a new study released today found that a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) monopoly on forest certification in the U.S. could destroy tens of thousands of American...

My life with a Wounded Warrior

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:40:00 EDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Twenty-one years ago Pamela Foster married her hero. The author's husband is a disabled Marine, a veteran of Vietnam, a man who would walk through fire for her without ever acknowledging that he ignited the flames. She's...

ABF Commitment to Supply Chain Sustainability Recognized by Inbound Logistics

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT

FORT SMITH, Ark., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF® is proud to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as a "Green 75 Supply Chain Partner" for the fourth consecutive year. The magazine's annual list of supply chain partners committed to sustainability appears in a special...

Arkansans To Gather For "We Stand With Newtown" Rally, Calling On Senator Mark Pryor To Take A Second Look At Life-Saving Background Check Legislation

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:54:00 EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gun violence survivors, law enforcement chiefs, and concerned citizens will join together in a day of remembrance and a call to action in Little Rock Friday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the shooting at Sandy...

Americans To Gather For "We Stand With Newtown" Events In Ten States On Friday To Commemorate Six-Month Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gun violence survivors, faith leaders, veterans, gun-owners and concerned citizens will join together in a day of remembrance and a call to action at events in ten states Friday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In El Dorado-Magnolia

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

EL DORADO, Ark., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in El Dorado-Magnolia, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Camden

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

CAMDEN, Ark., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Camden, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including: (Logo:...

Sam's Club Launches 25-City Small Business "Boot Camp" Series

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club CEO Rosalind Brewer announced the launch of a collaborative program supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs in 25 cities – the Grow Your Business Boot Camp series. The hands-on training seminars are...

Clawback Proposal Garners Strong Support From Independent Shareholders At Wal-Mart Annual Meeting

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:12:00 EDT

DETROIT, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. registered a strong level of support at the company's June 7 annual meeting for a shareholder proposal asking the company to publicly disclose whether it has clawed back pay from executives whose actions have...

Walmart CEO Calls Company a "Path Forward and a Ladder Up" for Associates

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:42:00 EDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In remarks at the company's Annual Shareholders Meeting, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. President and CEO Mike Duke today credited associates for the retailer's financial strength and personally welcomed on stage several dozen associates who...

Poll Reveals Arkansans Strongly Opposed to Senate Immigration Bill

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A statewide poll of likely Arkansas voters finds strong opposition to a bill before the U.S. Senate that would grant amnesty to 12 million illegal aliens and dramatically increase overall immigration to the United States. According to...

AT&T 4G LTE Expands In Jonesboro

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

JONESBORO, Ark., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has expanded the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Jonesboro, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Jonesboro on November 16, 2012, and the expanded coverage...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Forrest City

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

FORREST CITY, Ark., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Forrest City, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T 4G LTE...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Texarkana

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

TEXARKANA, Texas, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Texarkana, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T's 4G LTE...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Blytheville

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Blytheville, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T 4G LTE...

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Batesville

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

BATESVILLE, Ark., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network** in Batesville, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T 4G LTE...

White Cloud Names Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Tissue Box Design Contest Winners

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:36:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- White Cloud®, a paper products company, named 12-year-old Stephanie Lopez from Las Vegas the grand prize winner of its national tissue box design contest with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®. Stephanie Avalos, age 14,...

Walmart Lanza Garantía de Productos Agrícolas Frescos en sus Tiendas de los Estados Unidos

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:03:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, 3 de junio de 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Walmart, la tienda de abarrotes y vendedor de frutas y verduras más grande del país, anunció hoy nuevos esfuerzos que asegurarán la calidad y la frescura de las frutas y verduras que les ofrecen...

Walmart Launches Fresh Produce Guarantee in U.S. Stores

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart, the nation's largest grocer and seller of produce, announced today new efforts that will ensure the quality and freshness of the fruits and vegetables that it offers customers. The retailer is standing behind this...