Good morning, Conway.

A jury ruled in a trade secrets dispute and awarded Zest Labs a $222 million verdict against Walmart — splitting the award with $72.7 million in compensatory damages and $150 in punitive damages — for misuse of its technology designed to reduce food waste.

The Arkansas State Police asked for public help after a 58-year-old motorcyclist from Morrilton was shot on Interstate 40 in Conway County on May 13 at 9:46 p.m. (the victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover).

On Tuesday, Conway voters elected three Black progressive candidates to replace the long-held conservative school board majority—an outcome fueled by controversy over a closed session that voted down head coach Sara Flenor.

One winning candidate said the board may reconsider the decision on her hiring.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas asked to join two local coalitions in a lawsuit challenging five new laws that change how citizens gather signatures for ballot initiatives—laws that include a machine-generated reading test and restrictions on canvassers.

The ACLU will file a complaint with the League of Women Voters and Save AR Democracy if the court grants its request to join the case.

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.

Kanton Teen & The Penny Pickers Live

8 PM – 2 AM — Maly’s Entertainment Center — $10 at the door — Enjoy an energetic evening with live music in Conway, AR.

Playmaker College Basketball Camp

June 3-7 — Hendrix College — Registration required — A comprehensive basketball camp for serious players focusing on skills development and leadership.

Wunderpus Live Performance

8 PM — Kings Live Music — Cost not listed — Experience the 8-legged shape-shifting band Wunderpus with their original Southern Rock tunes.