Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Conway.
💼 Business
Chuy’s will open its sixth location in Conway at 600 S.
Amity Road on Tuesday, March 25 — serving fresh Tex-Mex dishes and offering happy hour specials Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The restaurant has partnered with Deliver Hope to support local youth and will operate daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
🎓 Education
The Lavender Library reopened on March 13 in Old Main Room 203 to offer free books, clothing lockers, computer access and a conference space to UCA students after it moved from Arkansas Hall.
The library supports academic work and student meetings and is part of UCA's ongoing partnerships to promote inclusivity.
UCA seniors Cooper Horton and Dylan Silverman-Barnes were honored with the Bear CLAWS award at the Board of Trustees meeting on Feb.
28 for strong academic and extracurricular achievements. Horton, a double major in international studies and linguistics from Conway, and Silverman-Barnes, a dietetics major with multiple accolades, have shown leadership and dedication at UCA.
At the UCA SGA meeting on March 17, Assistant VP Wendy Holbrook presented Bear Biographies set for April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. and detailed plans to install a $10,335 concrete ramp to improve the food pantry entrance.
Student publication advisers argued that a fee increase from $6 per semester—an addition of $1 or $2—would help offset rising printing costs.
🏛️ Government
Conway city council approved the transportation department’s plan on March 11 to rebuild the lower part of Nutters Chapel from Dave Ward to Salem.
The project will add curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bike lanes, with work set to begin in 4-6 weeks after awarding the contract to A & B Dirt Movers for $1,510,029 and finish by the end of 2025.
🎉 Conway Events
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Cadillac Jackson Live at Kings Live Music
Cadillac Jackson will perform live at Kings Live Music in Conway, offering an engaging music experience.
Free In-Person Robotics Workshop for Kids in Conway, AR
This workshop, hosted by Moonpreneur, offers engaging robotics and coding activities for children aged 7-14, along with interactive quizzes and parent sessions focused on STEM education.
Townsend Live Performance
Townsend will perform live at Kings Live Music in Conway, offering a night of music and entertainment.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels
2-6 p.m. — Farris Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown supporting a cause of your choice.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Lipscomb Bisons
1-5 p.m. — Bear Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
Race For Grace 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run
8 AM — Farris Center — Entry fee varies — Participate in a fun run to support addiction recovery awareness and fundraising efforts.
🏠 Conway Real Estate
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