Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CALS Ron Robinson Theater has a varied film lineup for March featuring classics like Casablanca and Raiders of the Lost Ark, anniversary screenings such as Alice in Wonderland and High School Musical, and Pi Day pairings with Sweeney Todd and American Pie; tickets cost mostly $5 with some special offerings. Arkansas Times
- ➤ University of Central Arkansas (UCA) will host actor and advocate Ben Grimes as Artist in Residence from March 10 to 12. The three-day residency will feature theater performances and storytelling that highlight his work in the arts. Log Cabin Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Community members are watching Act 919 as March 3 nears, with legislators considering how the law could reshape school districts across the state and influence education in Conway. THV 11
- ➤ Several Arkansas school districts dropped Lifetouch Photography after concerns over its alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein via Leon Black. Some districts like Russellville and Clarksville ended contracts while others such as Bryant continue using the company plus are reviewing their arrangements. ABC7
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Monster Jam
7-9 PM — Simmons Bank Arena — Tickets required — Experience thrilling monster truck shows and jaw-dropping stunts live.
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Chase Race and Paws
7:59-9:45 a.m. — Simon Park — Entry fee varies — Run or walk in a family-friendly 2-mile race with a competitive spirit under a beautiful Arkansas sky.
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The Music Man
7:30 p.m. — Reynolds Performance Hall — Family-friendly musical — Enjoy the timeless comedy of a fast-talking salesman and his transformation through love.
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Bellarmine Knights vs Central Arkansas Bears Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Bear Stadium — Secure your seats now — Feel the thrill of college baseball action as the Bellarmine Knights take on the Central Arkansas Bears.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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