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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Community members held a prayer vigil at Conway's Fifth Avenue Park after a party turned deadly on Sunday when shots left two dead and nine injured—police said six weapons were used with over 100 rounds fired and victims identified as Tatayana and Demetrius. THV 11
- ➤ Gunshots were fired in the UCA parking lot on April 19 at 1:08 a.m., injuring a student who was treated at Conway Regional Medical Center and later released; UCA police have taken one suspect into custody and identified another—officials say the incident appears isolated—. The Echo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at UCA are preparing for final exams that begin Saturday, April 26 as they balance class work with jobs and social life. Many are using stress relievers such as yoga — and study groups to help them manage the pressure during this busy time. The Echo
- ➤ UCA Career Services has named senior Kristi Fraley the student worker of the year for 2024-2025 for her work as a community mentor in the Living Learning Communities—she received a $100 scholarship and plaque for her efforts to support commuter students and improve campus resources. The Echo
- ➤ UCA will hold its spring commencement on May 1 with a graduate ceremony and on May 2 with undergraduate ceremonies from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 1,000 undergraduates and over 250 graduates will receive degrees and awards including five president’s medallion honors and the Distinguished Faculty Emeritus title—recognizing their achievements. The Echo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 26 when drop-boxes will be available statewide to collect unused medications. The event is part of the DEA Take Back Program — a measure to help combat the opioid epidemic. ABC7
SHOP NEWS
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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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