Good morning, Conway.

Conway officially surpassed 70,000 residents after adding 1,100 new residents from 2023 to 2024—doubling the national median growth rate for similarly sized cities.

Mayor Bart Castleberry noted that recent job announcements and a housing study forecasting the need for over 900 new homes in the next five years point to both growing opportunities and challenges ahead.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Arkansas ACCESS Act today to let more students take Cambridge Advanced courses and earn the AICE diploma.

The law requires schools to offer at least four accelerated learning courses starting in the 2025-26 school year—helping students earn college credit and prepare for college and careers.

The Conway School Board announced Tuesday the election of three new members—Leo Cummings III, who received 60% in the at-large race; Barrett Petty, who won Zone 1 with 55%; and Leona Walton, who secured Zone 5 with 62%—with final results posted by the Faulkner County Election Commission. This change brings fresh leadership to the board as reported by the county officials.

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.