Good morning, Conway.

The Mid-America Arts Alliance is offering a fourth cohort of $10,000 grants to 25 artists from Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta through its Catalyze program—creative people from various fields can use the funds for equipment, travel, studio space or other support along with mentorship. Applications close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3.

At its inaugural meeting on Sept.

29, the UCA Student Government Association approved $2,115 for Bear Boots on the Ground’s alternative Spring Break trip and granted $1,669 to the Geography Club to cover lodging and meals for a conference in New Mexico. The SGA denied a $500 request from the Exercise Science Club to cover timing services for its Ghost to Gobble 5k marathon on Nov. 1—stating the club had sufficient funds.

On Sept. 16, the city of Conway repaved key downtown roads including Main, Chestnut, Court, Front and Locust; work was mostly done at night to reduce traffic and disruption—steps taken after community feedback.

City spokesman Bobby Kelly said marking and striping are still underway—finalizing upgrades on Locust and Court.

Today, Arkansas shifts nutrition programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture to better connect local agriculture with school food while launching the Arkansas Rice in Schools Program—providing training and recipes that help schools serve locally grown rice and support state farmers.

Arkansas Razorback football is searching for its 34th full-time head coach—candidates include SMU's Rhett Lashlee, UNLV's Dan Mullen, Tulane's Jon Sumrall, UTSA's Jeff Traylor, and interim coach Bobby Petrino, who leads the team for the rest of the season—while Memphis' Ryan Silverfield and others are also under consideration.

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.

City of Colleges Half Marathon

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run — — Buffalo Alumni Hall, Conway, AR — Great running festival for all ages and abilities.

Voices of Liberty Concert

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — VOICES TICKETS — Experience a powerful musical journey featuring Rossini and Sibelius.

Ghost-to-Gobble 5k

1-3 p.m. — Conway, AR — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate Halloween with a spirited 5k run that's festive and fun for the whole family.