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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Arkansas Beef Council has brought back the Best Burger Contest and invites Arkansans to nominate their favorite burger until Thursday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. The contest spotlights restaurants that serve 100% beef + celebrates local farmers and ranchers, with the winning burger crowned in May.  ABC7
  • Jared Lemus, a Parkview & UALR alum, won the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize on Tuesday night at the 62nd annual PEN America Literary Awards for his short story collection 'Guatemalan Rhapsody.' The honor includes $25,000 and recognizes his debut work.  Arkansas Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Hayden Balgavy & Karen Fuller presented Arkansas's morning headlines on April 1, 2026, highlighting UAMS match day. The broadcast provided local viewers a look at the key sports event.  THV 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/11/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Reading changes your mind, applying changes your life.

~ James Clear

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