Daily
Conway
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Childcare centers in central Arkansas will lose thousands in funding in ten days if state rules take effect. Local advocates are working fast to save these top facilities—measures that could protect services for children. THV 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State Fire Marshall’s Office reported a record 50 fire-related deaths this year—the highest since 2016—with common causes including space heaters, improperly serviced fireplaces, electrical malfunctions, and overloaded cords. Conway Fire Chief Mike Winter said the city had one mobile home fire death on Aug. 30th and now offers free smoke detector installations to help prevent further tragedies. The Echo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reynolds Performance Hall is hosting a gallery that displays quilts memorializing AIDS victims from Oct. 6th to Oct. 31st—each panel honors a different individual, including several Arkansans. The exhibit features speakers, poets and presentations to keep the memory of the AIDS crisis alive. The Echo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCA administration announced Brightspace as its new learning management system for students starting next year — replacing Blackboard, which will end on June 30. Training for Brightspace will begin in spring and continue into the summer. The Echo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Human Services warned that if the shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits may be delayed, affecting more than 220,000 recipients plus many families with children and older adults. The department advised beneficiaries to use any accrued funds and check with local food pantries as it awaits further guidance from USDA. Arkansas Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trout Fishing in America Concert
4-10 p.m. — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a multi-generational musical journey with dynamic performances from the beloved duo.
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Watercolor Fall Wreath Painting Class
6-8 p.m. — The Studio Downtown — All materials provided — Learn to paint a beautiful fall wreath in this beginner-friendly watercolor class.
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Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Conway Expo and Event Center — $10 Friday & Saturday, $5 Sunday — Celebrate the start of the holiday season with vintage treasures and delicious treats.
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