PR Newswire: Arkansas

Arkansas Best Corporation Announces Changes To Its Nonunion Pension Plan

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

FORT SMITH, Ark., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) announced today that it has adopted changes to its nonunion defined benefit pension plan ("the Plan"). The changes affect all active Plan participants including all management executives who are...

SOAPware President Randall Oates, M.D. Among First NCQA Certified Patient-Centered Medical Home Content Experts

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:40:00 EDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SOAPware Inc. is excited to announce that Randall Oates, M.D., SOAPware Founder and President, was named as one of the health care professionals from 29 states who was first to earn certification as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home...

AT&T Enhances Mobile Internet Coverage at UAMS

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* has improved its mobile Internet coverage at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)...

Two Rivers Obtains Financing for Arkansas Storage Facility

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

DENVER, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Rivers Water & Farming Company (OTCQB: TURV) (www.2riverswater.com) announced today that it has been granted a loan from the Colorado Water Conservation Board for the first phase of its 25,000 acre-foot Arkansas Storage Facility. The...

Most Youth Baseball Injuries Are Preventable, Says Author and Doctor Wesley Cox

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:35:00 EDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as baseball season is hitting its stride across the country, a new book titled Play Ball... Play Safe is teaching parents and coaches to better cope with the demands on today's young players. Author and doctor Wesley Cox is a...

Walmart announces plan to raise inspection standards and provide full transparency on safety conditions at all factories in its Bangladesh supply chain

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart announced that it will conduct in-depth safety inspections at 100 percent of the factories in Bangladesh that produce goods for the retailer. The company will complete all reviews within six months and will publicly...

USA Truck Honors Million Mile Drivers

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT

VAN BUREN, Ark., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Truck inducted 13 new members into the President's Million Mile Club and honored six existing members reaching new safe driving milestone levels during a luncheon May 4 at the Fort Smith (AR) Convention Center. (Logo: ...

AT&T Ranked No. 1 In Little Rock

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* wireless customers in Little Rock are enjoying the network ranked highest for combined/overall voice, data and text performance by an independent mobile research and testing organization. (Logo:...

Patsy J. Vick is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT

GREENBRIER, Ark., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- /Continental Who's Who/- Patsy J. Vick is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Specialty Retail. Patsy is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Sew Sew Much More. In her current role, Patsy is...

Sam's Club Hosts Free Healthy Weight, Healthy Skin Screenings Event

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer and outdoor fun, healthy skin and healthy weight maintenance are on many Americans' minds. To lift awareness for healthy weight and skin issues, including the effects of stress on...

Advocates of Hunger Relief Cast More Than 443,000 Votes and Direct $3 Million in Grants for Food Banks and Partner Agencies Nationwide

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 1 to April 30, more than 443,000 votes were cast for the more than 300 eligible Feeding America food banks and partner agencies as part of a campaign to fight hunger in local communities. Customers were invited to cast votes...

USA Truck Announces First Quarter Results

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

VAN BUREN, Ark., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK) today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/DA30069LOGO) Financial Results Base revenue of $104.9 million for the...

Walmart Launches National Advertising Campaign to Show "The Real Walmart"

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart today announced the launch of a national television and digital advertising campaign and accompanying website (www.therealwalmart.com). The campaign demonstrates how people across America count on Walmart to save money on the...

Walmart Helps to Conserve Open Spaces in Seven States

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart's Acres for America program, a conservation partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is protecting priority lands across the country to provide wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities...

Ernst & Young announces Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 finalists in Southwest Area North Awards program

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

DALLAS, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP has announced the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in the Southwest Area North. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and...

ABF Service Centers Recognized as "Best of the Best" with President's Quality Awards

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

FORT SMITH, Ark., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF® service centers in Macon, Ga., Tulsa, Okla., Charlotte, N.C., and Salt Lake City, are being recognized with the prestigious President's Quality Award from ABF President and CEO Roy Slagle. The award recognizes...

Furniture Row To Honor Our Military For Armed Forces Day, in Arkansas

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

DENVER, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Furniture Row will host Military Appreciation Nights in each of its 330 stores nationwide on May 17th, the eve of Armed Forces Day. Established in 1949, Armed Forces Day provides a single holiday for all Americans to express their gratitude to...

Pure Charity Launches Adoption Fundraising Tool

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT

ROGERS, Ark., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Charity announced the launching of an innovative new on-line platform to help families raise funds to pay for adoption expenses. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit 9...

Walmart to Train and Hire 100,000 Veterans Over the Next Five Years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:41:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Walmart U.S. CEO and U.S. Navy Veteran Bill Simon participated in the Joining Forces Employment Announcement with President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden at the White House. Mr. Simon...

Walton Family Foundation Invests $8 Million in StudentsFirst

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:07:00 EDT

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Walton Family Foundation announced today that it is significantly increasing its support for StudentsFirst with an $8 million investment over two years. StudentsFirst will help promote public policies that empower all...