Daily
Conway
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Conway Police Department provided 105 children with winter coats through its Cops for Coats for Children program, helping families prepare for the colder months. Log Cabin Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCA will host its annual MLK Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 16 at the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom 205. Judge Tjuana Byrd Manning will deliver the keynote speech honoring MLK's legacy. Log Cabin Democrat
- ➤ Braden Eason—a senior at Vilonia High School—earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. His top score marks a significant academic milestone for the local community. Log Cabin Democrat
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Financial Education Commission has launched a free online platform to boost financial literacy for all residents. Funded by grants from the Walmart Foundation + the Cornerstone Foundation, the resource offers budgeting tools + retirement planning + self-paced learning modules. ABC7
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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