Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
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💼 Business
Homer's East Restaurant was destroyed by a tragic fire — the owners are looking to the future as they plan to rebuild their business.
🚨 Crime
A Conway man was convicted of attempted capital murder for trying to kill his child's mother—and will spend the rest of his life in prison.
🎓 Education
Eight hundred second-grade students from Faulkner County schools attended the annual Farm Round Up hosted by Faulkner County Extension over two days to learn about agriculture.
🌲 Environment
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission received Army Corps approval to start construction on Lake Conway dam improvements and expanded boat lanes.
Construction will begin next month to extend clear boat paths from 23 to about 30 miles and add habitat enhancements — revisions include new lane alignments and added structures to benefit fish habitats based on public input.
🏛️ Government
At an April 17 meeting, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved changes to the 2025-26 waterfowl season that raised the northern pintail bag limit from one to three and shortened the early blue-winged teal season to nine days after a 2024 survey reported a drop in the teal population to 4.6 million.
Arkansas PBS announced that its CEO Courtney Pledger will step down in May.
She led the network since 2017 and launched new programs—officials will soon meet to choose her successor.
🎉 Conway Events
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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.
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.
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.
Children's Concert: The Three Pigs & The Wolf
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience a family-friendly, interactive concert featuring a new telling of 'The 3 Pigs and The Wolf' with original music.
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