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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Faulkner Recovery and Empowerment Expansion for Community—FREE-C—has built a recovery ecosystem in Faulkner County for nearly a year and served more than 50 justice-involved individuals; it will expand services in the coming months. Log Cabin Democrat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wright's Barbecue announced it will open a new location in Benton by spring — a customer poll of 743 votes gave Benton 51% over a Bryant site — and the company is also reviewing other potential areas. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The film 'The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch' will screen Saturday October 11 at Ron Robinson Theater at 4 p.m.—doors open at 3 p.m.—and it will explore the painter’s detailed, strange art that has fascinated people for over 500 years. Arkansas Times
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new law in 2025 changed Arkansas election rules for 2026 so that primaries and judicial elections occur every even-numbered year, with most candidates filing from noon on Nov. 3 until noon on Nov. 12 because of Veterans Day. The list covers races for the U.S. Senate, House and state offices—helping voters know which contests are open and competitive. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Arkansas officials and Gov. Sanders discussed better protection for children using phones and social media during today’s 2025 Social Media Summit—aiming to update phone policies with his 'Bell to Bell, No Cell' initiative. Further steps will be outlined soon to ensure kids have safer online experiences. THV 11
- ➤ Colt Shelby, a Franklin County man, sued Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of State Cole Jester, saying the special election for District 26 set for June 9th leaves his district without a voice and breaks state law by going past 150 days. He asks for a hearing in seven days and for the election to be moved to December 9th— a change that could impact 85,000 residents. ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Interim head coach Bobby Petrino used the Bye Week to rally the Razorbacks ahead of their future David vs. Goliath clash with No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville—he hopes the team will salvage the season and achieve bowl contention with an upset victory. ABC7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indigo Girls Concert
7-10 p.m. — Reynolds Performance Hall — Tickets required — Experience the timeless harmonies of iconic folk music duo Indigo Girls.
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