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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 participants. The change is being made to reduce the ongoing costs, including administrative and regulatory costs, associated with the Plan. Effective July 1, 2013, the Plan will be frozen with the...
DENVER, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Rivers Water & Farming Company (OTCQB: TURV) (www.2riverswater.com) announced today that directors supportive of Two Rivers' rotational farm fallowing business model have been elected as Directors of Sunset Metropolitan District. Two of the director's selected terms will expire at the next regular special district election in 2014. The other three director's terms will expire at the second regular special district election in 2016....
Through the gift of a smile, Dr. Benjamin Burris and team are changing the lives of ten deserving youth in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri Jonesboro, AR (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire assistance. Launched in 2008, the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation aims to reach individuals with financial challenges, special...
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: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/DA30069LOGO) The President's Million Mile Club is reserved for USA Truck driver team members who have logged 1 million or more collision-free miles. Membership currently...
Arkansas small business owners have a new payroll option: Patriot PAY online payroll software. Canton, OH (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 Patriot PAY, online payroll software developed by Patriot Software, Inc., is now available to Arkansas employers. With the addition of Arkansas, Patriot PAY is offered in 34 U.S. states, according to Mike Kappel, president of the company. “Patriot PAY lets employers handle payroll without high costs, long-term contracts, or hassles,” said Kappel. “ We are...
Diversion Point for Arkansas Storage Facility DENVER, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Rivers Water & Farming Company (OTCQB: TURV) (www.2riverswater.com) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire 1,792 shares, or a 53.77% interest, in the Excelsior Irrigating Company from the Arkansas Groundwater Users Association ("AGUA"). Under the terms of the agreement AGUA will receive, as payment for the Excelsior shares, cash, reservoir storage, use of the existing water...
Arkansas homeowners can now benefit from the new line of Home Alarm Systems, Energy Solutions, Smart Home Lighting, Thermostats, and Home Security Services Throughout all AR Counties. Little Rock, Arkansas (PRWEB) May 05, 2013 The security of the house is a very important thing, and now Alarm Home Systems.com (http://www.alarmhomesystems.com) brings its new security solutions to the state of Arkansas. Arkansas homeowners need to take maximum measures in order to protect their family along...
In-club health screenings available to members and non-members Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 both, Sam's Club will host a series of preventive health screenings Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to...
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 quarter ended March 31, 2013, increased 7.2% from $97.8 million for the same quarter of 2012. We incurred a net loss of $2.5 million ($0.24 per share) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to a...
A business plan writer can be located in a variety of cities including Little Rock, Hot Springs and Fayetteville. Business Plan Writer Arkansas (PRWEB) May 05, 2013 In need of a business plan writer? Arkansas is a state rich in tradition but lacking business plan writers. Writing a business plan is an important part of the success of a business. A successful business plan must have several key areas covered including: Company history...
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Hot Springs National Park is located in the state of Arkansas in the United States, very near the city of Hot Springs. The park holds 5,550 acres of land that was once inhabited by Native Americans including the Cherokee, Caddo, and Choctaw tribes, among many others. These tribes formed a peace treaty in order to enjoy the peaceful environment of the area. The first explorer of European ancestry to visit the area was Hernando de Soto, who entered the area in 1541 after hearing about the...
Symbol: YUAR2 Group: Monocot Family: Agavaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Subshrub Shrub Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: YUANM Yucca angustissima Engelm. ex Trel. var. mollis Engelm. Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AR, KS, MO, TX Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision ...
Symbol: VEAR3 Group: Dicot Family: Asteraceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: VECR2 Vernonia crinita Raf. Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AR, IL, KS, MO, NY, OK Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division...
Symbol: THAR Group: Dicot Family: Ranunculaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AR, TX Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class ...
Symbol: QUAR2 Group: Dicot Family: Fagaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Tree Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: QUCA8 Quercus caput-rivuli Ashe Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AL, AR, FL, GA, LA Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division ...
