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The Conway School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to suspend comp time for salaried administrators and central office staff and approved bonuses after a tense discussion.

The board aims to streamline compensation practices moving forward.

Educators in Conway use oral history assignments to help students understand the 9/11 attacks with firsthand accounts shared by veterans and teachers, offering a way to build critical thinking skills & evaluate misinformation.

The project shows how history shapes decisions today.

University of Central Arkansas welcomed over 1,900 freshmen on campus today (the second-largest full-time class) as the academic year begins.

Football season drives thousands of visitors to Conway as local restaurants, hotels, and shops see busy fall weekends.

Conway Chamber of Commerce and Hendrix College leaders say the game-day crowds boost the local economy (helping introduce new residents), making the season a boon for business.

Local Girl Scout troops are welcoming new members for the 2026–27 year, inviting girls and families to learn about the new activities and opportunities ahead.

The Faulkner County Museum has launched a capital campaign (aiming to raise $500,000) for renovations at its 1896 County Jail building.

The museum commission board plans to update exhibits and enhance local heritage.

UCA has entered a two-year monitoring agreement with the U.S. Department of Education after a civil rights investigation raised concerns over its race and sex-based scholarship practices; the university revised eight awards and will delay two scholarships until new eligibility guidelines are set.

Community Water System has issued a water conservation order for customers in central Arkansas due to high temperatures and a mechanical failure in its pumping equipment — customers should use water only for cooking, bathing and other domestic purposes.