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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Homer's East Restaurant was destroyed by a tragic fire — the owners are looking to the future as they plan to rebuild their business. THV 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Log Cabin Democrat
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Log Cabin Democrat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC7
- ➤ 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. ABC7
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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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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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