Daily
Conway
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nicolas Cage is filming an action-thriller titled 'The Best Pancakes in the County' in Central Arkansas, featuring Justin Long and Shelley Hennig. Local sources say some scenes are shot in Roland (confirmations pending) and the production is expected to boost nearby businesses. ABC7
- ➤ Arkansas Times Film Series will screen 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost between $12 and $14 (check details before attending). Arkansas Times
- ➤ Award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye and actress Debra Winger will speak live on Saturday, Jan. 17 at CALS’ Ron Robinson Theater from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The free event, titled 'A Life of Art and Activism' (featuring a Q&A and book signing), will explore how art and activism connect. Arkansas Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Mayflower High School Cafeteria to update landowners & interested anglers on the Lake Conway renovation project. Log Cabin Democrat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Tim Young from Young Chiropractic appears in the THV11 studio offering workout tips & advice for exercising at the gym and at home. THV 11
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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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