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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-06-030695
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060510
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060516
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060516

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAS CARMART INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000799850
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
		IRS NUMBER:				630851141
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-14939
		FILM NUMBER:		06846956

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		802 SOUTHEAST PLAZA AVE.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
		CITY:			BENTONVILLE
		STATE:			AR
		ZIP:			72712
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(479) 464-9944

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		802 SOUTHEAST PLAZA AVE.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
		CITY:			BENTONVILLE
		STATE:			AR
		ZIP:			72712

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CROWN GROUP INC /TX/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971022

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CROWN CASINO CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931104

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SKYLINK AMERICA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<b>UNITED STATES </b></font></div>

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<b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </b></font></div>

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<b>Washington, D.C. 20549 </b></font></div>

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<b>Form 8-K </b></font></div> <div><font Size="1">&nbsp;</font></div>

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<b>Current Report </b></font></div>

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<b>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </b></font></div>

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<b>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):&nbsp;&nbsp;05/10/2006 </b></font></div>




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<b>America's Car-Mart, Inc. </b></font></div>

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<b>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</b></font></div>

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<b>Commission File Number:&nbsp;&nbsp;0-14939</b></font></div>

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<b>802 Southeast Plaza Avenue</div><div Align="center">Suite 200</div><div Align="center">Bentonville, Arkansas 72712</b></font></div>


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<b>(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)</b></font>
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR><BR>

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR><BR>


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<b>Item 1.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement</b></font>
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Employment Agreement of T. J. Falgout, III<p>On May 10, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of America's Car-Mart, Inc., an Texas corporation (the "Parent Company") authorized an employment agreement between America's Car-Mart, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the "Subsidiary") and T.J. Falgout, III (the "Falgout Employment Agreement").  Mr. Falgout agreed to serve as a Senior Executive Officer of the Subsidiary, for a term ending April 30, 2009, and will be paid an annual salary of $330,000, or such higher annual salary as shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company.  Mr. Falgout has the right to participate in any Subsidiary 401(k) profit sharing plan, as well as the medical and life insurance programs offered by the Subsidiary.  Mr. Falgout is eligible to earn a bonus (the "Falgout Bonus") each fiscal quarter during the term, beginning with the fiscal quarter starting May 1, 2006 and ending July 31, 2009. The Falgout Bonus shall be equal to one-half percent of th
e Parent Company's Net income during such period.  At least fifty percent of the Falgout Bonus, net of applicable taxes, shall be paid in shares of the Parent Company's common stock ("Parent Company Stock") and, upon Mr. Falgout's option, up to one hundred percent of the Falgout Bonus, net of applicable taxes, may be paid in shares of Parent Company Stock. All such shares of the Parent Company Stock shall vest immediately upon issuance.  The Parent Company will grant to Mr. Falgout, pursuant to the Parent Company's 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (the "Restricted Stock Plan"), 15,000 shares of Restricted Stock.  The Falgout Employment Agreement contains an agreement not to compete and a confidential information provision.  The Falgout Employment Agreement also contains a change of control provision entitling Mr. Falgout, upon the occurance of certain events, to a portion of his base salary and the immediate vesting of stock options.<p>The above description of the Falgout Employment Agreement does not purport to b
e complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Falgout Employment Agreement.<p>Employment Agreement of Eddie Hight<p>On May 10, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Parent Company authorized an employment agreement between the Subsidiary and Eddie Hight (the "Hight Employment Agreement"). Mr. Hight agreed to serve as a Senior Executive Officer of the Subsidiary for a term ending April 30, 2009, and will be paid an annual salary of $170,000, or such higher annual salary as shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company.  Mr. Hight still has the right to participate in any Subsidiary 401(k) profit sharing plan, as well as the medical and life insurance programs offered by the Subsidiary.  Mr. Hight is also eligible to earn a bonus (the "Hight Bonus") each fiscal quarter during the term beginning with the fiscal quarter starting May 1, 2006 and ending July 31, 2009. The Hight Bonus shall be equal to one-half percent of the Parent Company's Net Inc
ome during such period.  Upon Mr. Hight's option, up to one hundred percent of the Hight Bonus, net of applicable taxes, may be paid in shares of Parent Company Stock.  All such shares of the Parent Company Stock shall vest immediately upon issuance.  The Parent Company will grant to Mr. Hight, pursuant to the Restricted Stock Plan, 10,000 shares of Restricted Stock.  The Hight Employment Agreement also contains an agreement not to compete and a confidential information provision.  The Hight Employment Agreement also contains a change of control provision entitling Mr. Hight, upon the occurance of certain events, to a portion of his base salary and the immediate vesting of stock options.<p>The above description of the Hight Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Hight Employment Agreement.<p></div><div align="left" style="text-indent:4%">Employment Agreement of William H. Henderson<p>On May 10, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of
 Directors of the Parent Company authorized an employment agreement between the Subsidiary and William H. Henderson (the "Henderson Employment Agreement"). Mr. Henderson agreed to serve as a Senior Executive Officer of the Subsidiary for a term ending April 30, 2009, and will be paid an annual salary of $255,000, or such higher annual salary as shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the Parent Company.  Mr. Henderson still has the right to participate in any Subsidiary 401(k) profit sharing plan, as well as the medical and life insurance programs offered by the Subsidiary.  Mr. Henderson is also eligible to earn a bonus (the "Henderson Bonus") each fiscal quarter during the term beginning with the fiscal quarter starting May 1, 2006 and ending July 31, 2009. The Henderson Bonus shall be equal to one percent of the Parent Company's Net Income during such period. At least twenty five percent of the Henderson Bonus, net of applicable taxes, shall be paid in shares of the Parent Company Stock, and, upon 
Mr. Henderson's option, up to one hundred percent of the Henderson Bonus, net of applicable taxes, may be paid in shares of Parent Company Stock.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All shares of the Parent Company Stock shall vest immediately upon issuance.  The Parent Company will grant to Mr. Henderson, pursuant to the Restricted Stock Plan, 15,000 shares of Restricted Stock.  The Henderson Employment Agreement also contains an agreement not to compete and a confidential information provision.  The Henderson Employment Agreement also contains a change of control provision entitling Mr. Henderson, upon the occurance of certain events, to a portion of his base salary and the immediate vesting of stock options.<p>The above description of the Henderson Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Henderson Employment Agreement.<p></div><div align="left" style="text-indent:4%">Jeffrey A. Williams<p>On May 10, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors o
f the Parent Company also approved for Mr. Jeffrey A. Williams, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, a current salary in the amount of $175,000.  Mr. Williams' bonus for fiscal year 2006 is expected to be $50,000 to be paid on a quarterly basis.  Mr. Williams will be provided an automobile by the Subsidiary and participates in the Subsidiary's employment benefit plans.</font>
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
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