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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Shannon Hills continued recovery after severe storms brought down trees and power lines and caused historic flooding early Saturday morning. Mayor Mike Kemp said the damage was the worst since 1978—30 residents were rescued, and the city awaits further aid from FEMA. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 28 new bills into law that include education measures—such as requiring colleges to report gifts from foreign entities and pausing public school ratings for select years. One bill also changes social studies standards to include the founding fathers’ religious views for grades six to 12, affecting schools statewide. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers have proposed a bill requiring pharmacy benefit managers to choose between holding a pharmacy license or owning a pharmacy—this change may reshape business models if it moves forward. THV 11
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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Kids Run Arkansas®
6:00 p.m. — Tucker Creek Trail — Registration required — Celebrate fitness and family with fun runs for kids of all ages.
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Conway Symphony Orchestra - 40th Season Final Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the grand finale of the Conway Symphony Orchestra's 40th season in an elegant setting.
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Toad Suck Daze Festival
May 2-4 — Conway Downtown Partnership — Free admission — A family-friendly festival featuring local and national entertainment in the heart of Conway.
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