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Conway
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews could start phase zero work on 30 Crossing Park in a matter of months (a sign that park improvements are soon to begin) as project movement picks up earlier than expected. THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UCA’s Baum Gallery will host artists Alice Aida Ayers and Kat Wilson this spring in its Artists in Residence program, which includes planned exhibitions and events on campus. Log Cabin Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas PBS will disaffiliate from PBS and rebrand as Arkansas TV starting in July — a decision led by new director Carlton Wing that will drop key shows and raise concerns among longtime supporters. Local officials say the move aims to cut costs while boosting locally produced content. Arkansas Times
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Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Central Arkansas Sugar Bears Women's Basketball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Farris Center — Ticket pricing varies — Catch the thrilling Women's Basketball matchup as the Colonels face the Sugar Bears.
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Board Games Meetup
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Caverns & Forests Board Game Café — $5 entry — Engage in French conversation while enjoying board games and drinks with fellow enthusiasts.
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North Alabama Lions vs. Central Arkansas Sugar Bears Women's Basketball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Farris Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's basketball clash between the Lions and Sugar Bears.
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Stetson Hatters vs. Central Arkansas Sugar Bears Women's Basketball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Farris Center — Tickets required — Cheer on the Sugar Bears as they take on the Hatters in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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