Thursday, May 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Conway Community Center will open on July 17 and hold a grand-opening celebration, city spokesman Bobby M. Kelly III said Tuesday. Log Cabin Democrat
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, working with the US Marshals Service and the Arkansas Department of Corrections, is investigating an alleged sighting of escaped inmate Grant Hardin—who fled the North Central Unit in Calico Rock earlier this week and was seen near Highway 65 and Cadron Bridge on May 25—as authorities cleared the area and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity. ABC7
- ➤ A former police officer who worked with Grant Hardin recalled his experiences with the escaped inmate as authorities continue their manhunt—sparking reflection among community members. THV 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The reconstituted Conway School Board voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to hire championship softball coach Sara Flenor from Beebe. The board reversed an earlier 5-2 vote that turned her down, and social media (with some protests) noted the change following recent elections. Arkansas Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) confirmed two new measles cases that brought the total to 7 this year; health officials said anyone showing symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, rash) should contact a healthcare provider. ABC7
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