Good morning, Conway.

Arkansas folkster Willi Carlisle announced his new album The Universal Bubba produced by Tyler Childers.

The record will be released Nov. 6 via Signature Sounds and is available for pre-order on vinyl + CD, after a tour partnership that began in Australia early 2025.

The Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show was held July 10-12 at the Conway Expo Center (open air pavilion) and brought together 200 vendors offering unique antiques for local buyers.

Attendees enjoyed browsing distinctive finds during the event.

Retail sales in Conway reached $831.27 million through May, a 4.48% increase as local business activity remains strong + restaurant and hotel receipts climbed by 4.87% and 10.84% while unemployment held low at 3.2%.

Metroplan released a commuter map on Jun.

6 that shows 19,610 local workers represent 62% of Conway's workforce while nearly 36,000 people commute in for jobs — key flows come from Little Rock, North Little Rock, and other nearby towns.

Hendrix College said its Streamer U event was a success after digital star Kai Cenat led tech workshops and campus activities, drawing stars like Lizzo and T-Pain plus millions online to spotlight the Conway campus.

Students helped with set-up and cleanup (gaining real-life work experience for Via Hendrix).

Arkansas offers a tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping starting at 12:01 a.m. Aug.

1 until 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2, exempting eligible clothing items under $100 + accessories under $50 while school supplies and computers qualify regardless of price rules.

Bluegrass Gospel with The Butler Creek Boys

2-4 p.m. — The Max Event Venue — Refunds available — Enjoy a heartfelt Bluegrass Gospel performance filled with Southern harmony.