Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film director Tony Tost discussed the making of his film Americana & his ties to Arkansas during an interview at Filmland. He explained his creative process and shared insights on how local influences shaped his work. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews will close westbound lanes on I-40 near the Dave Ward Interchange today at 10 p.m. to install new overhead sign structures—each lane will close for no more than 15 minutes at a time until work ends at 6 a.m. Saturday. ABC7
- ➤ Little Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 187 over the White River reopened today after its August 6 closure for a routine inspection that found a structural deficiency in a primary steel girder. ARDOT lowered the bridge's weight limit to five tons—crews will close it from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting September 2 for retrofitting the stringers and will suspend these closures during major local events. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Misty Dupree, an Arkansas mom, created medical bag tags that attach to backpacks so first responders can quickly access vital health details — the secure tags were inspired by a school event and now help anyone from kids to college students in emergencies. ABC7
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