Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Arkansas is gaining note as a pizza capital with new spots like Deluca’s expanding into Little Rock and local chefs serving creative pies. Longstanding favorites continue to offer thin-crust recipes (a style rooted in tradition) that attract both local fans and visitors. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today UCA welcomed its largest freshman class with over 2,100 new students and thousands of volunteers supporting move-in. President Houston Davis said UCA will add housing and partner with local apartments to manage the enrollment surge — a challenge that comes with the town’s fast growth. ABC7
- ➤ UCA’s College of Science and Engineering and the Museum of Discovery have partnered for Tinkerfest 2025 — a collaborative event that will offer hands-on STEM experiences to the community. Log Cabin Democrat
- ➤ The UACCM Practical Nursing program achieved a 100 percent NCLEX pass rate on its most recent board exam — a sign of its strong curriculum. This result reflects the college’s commitment to preparing skilled nurses. Log Cabin Democrat
- ➤ Central High School celebrated a milestone on Monday when it opened a brand-new STEM science building—this facility will expand hands-on learning for students. THV 11
- ➤ Conway Corp recognized local teacher Kait Smith as the 2025 Teacher of the Year in Conway Public Schools—an honor that highlights her dedication to students and excellence in the classroom. Log Cabin Democrat
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Arkansans can now receive checks from millions in unclaimed funds through a program called Data Match—also known as The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt. THV 11
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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