Good morning, Conway.

Arkansas PBS Family Day is a free public event set to take place at the Arkansas PBS headquarters in Conway—offering fun play and educational activities for families to enjoy.

Officials at the Arkansas Foodbank said the end of the USDA annual food insecurity survey could affect their plans for local aid — they will look for other ways to measure food needs.

They expect the change to push them to adjust their data gathering methods soon.

Chef MaryAnn Strange and Ryan Williams of R&M Coffee Bar & Cafe appeared on Fox 16 Food Spotlight last week where Williams proposed to Strange live on air; the new coffee shop at 221 W.

2nd St. in Little Rock will open in two to three weeks and will offer all day brunch, coffee favorites and live music evenings.

Auditions for the Cool Yulers singing and dance group for youth ages 6-18 will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday+ or 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church at 1610.

Starting Oct. 1, child care providers in the School Readiness Assistance program will receive lower state reimbursements — some families will have to pay co-pays.

Local centers are concerned that quick budget adjustments may force staff cuts and reduce care quality for children.

Timothy Purkiss, who served as director of event services and summer programs at Hendrix College, has been hired as assistant director of the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation following Sarah Engeler-Young's retirement—he will now oversee the foundation's work.

Kathy Jernigan, RN has marked 50 years of service in the Pre-Operative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Conway Regional Health System — a milestone that shows her long-term dedication to patient care.

Caffeine Addicts Awards

6-8 p.m. — Brick Room Events — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the best coffee, tea, and energy drinks while enjoying live music and gourmet appetizers.

Tape It Easy Workshop

9 AM – 5 PM — Body Wellness Massage Academy — $225 — Master kinesiology taping techniques in this hands-on training course.

The Band Perry Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Reynolds Performance Hall — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate the reunion of Grammy-winning band with new music and classics.

RetroFest Arkansas 2025

11 AM – 5 PM — Conway Expo and Event Center — Ticket prices vary — A nostalgic celebration featuring vintage games, clothing, and iconic personalities.

Front Porch Bluegrass Concert

8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Kings Live Music — Ticket prices not specified — Experience high-energy bluegrass with a blend of old-time mountain sounds.

Indigo Girls Concert

7-10 p.m. — Reynolds Performance Hall — Tickets required — Experience the timeless harmonies of iconic folk music duo Indigo Girls.