Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Conway.
🚨 Crime
A 16-year-old and his 71-year-old grandmother have been charged in Logan County after a deadly crash on May 30 that killed two sisters when the teen allegedly drove a 2011 Chevrolet his grandmother bought in Missouri, and he now faces an upgrade to second-degree murder charges—while his grandmother is charged with manslaughter for giving him the unlicensed car—according to court documents.
🎭 Culture
Tuesday, the Little Rock Zoo unveiled two new exhibits: (The Isle of the Dragon, which features two juvenile Komodo dragons) and (Hidden Corners of the World: Uncommon Creatures, a collection of rare reptiles and amphibians funded by the Conway Chamber of Commerce in honor of Toad Suck Daze).
🎓 Education
Hendrix College has chosen JTJ Restaurants as its new dining services partner—set to begin service soon and update campus dining options.
Hayden Balgavy presented Arkansas's morning headlines on July 8th, detailing a new budget bill that will change public school funding.
The report explains how the bill will affect local education + possibly altering school budgets in our community.
🎉 Conway Events
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1st Annual Arkansas Regional Dyslexia Conference
9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. — UCA Brewer Hegeman Conference Center — Refunds available up to 10 days before the event — A day dedicated to advocating literacy for individuals with dyslexia and related disorders.
2025 Conway Kid's Triathlon
7:30-11:00 a.m. — Carmichael Hall — Registration required — Engage in a fun and healthy triathlon experience for kids aged 6-15.
🏠 Conway Real Estate
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