Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
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🎭 Culture
Toad Suck Daze announced its 45th annual festival for downtown Conway on May 1–3.
The event will feature headline entertainment and key programming to draw local crowds.
Friends of Arkansas PBS announced a donor fund to keep PBS on air after a March 12 meeting, where a 4 & 1 vote paused disaffiliation.
Over 100 community members, including two former first ladies, supported the plan to fully fund next year’s programming.
🎓 Education
Ralph Carruth — a Poyen High School and UCA graduate — worked for decades at NASA and helped shape the Artemis program.
Artemis II launches today, honoring his legacy in science and engineering.
Hayden Balgavy & Karen Fuller presented Arkansas's morning headlines for March 31, 2026, reporting planned changes to graduation proceedings at Hendrix that aim to update the tradition.
More details on the new procedures will be shared soon.
🎉 Conway Events
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Hare and Tortoise
10 AM – 11 PM — Reynolds Performance Hall — Family-friendly fun — Experience the beloved tale of friendship and the race between the Hare and the Tortoise brought to life with vibrant music and delightful characters.
Race For Grace 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run
8-11 a.m. — UCA Campus Recreation & Wellness Center — Entry fees vary — Run for a cause and support addiction recovery in Arkansas.
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