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Thursday, October 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gibson's Cat Cafe saw a surge in community support, including financial donations and business advice, after sharing their financial struggles on Instagram, allowing them to cover their immediate bills. The Echo
- ➤ The UCA Staff Senate's Angel Bear Tree initiative helps provide holiday gifts and essentials for children in the households of UCA employees, with applications accepted until October 25. The Echo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rapper-turned-country artist Jelly Roll distributed free chicken before performing to a sold-out crowd at Simmons Bank Arena. Arkansas Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Summit Utilities is facing public examination as it seeks to raise natural gas rates ahead of winter. THV 11
- ➤ The Arkansas Public Service Commission denied Attorney General Tim Griffin's objections to a gas rate hike settlement due to missed deadlines, advancing a potential 23% increase for over half a million customers. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Student Government Association addressed updates to the university library's operating hours, budget adjustments, strategic initiatives for resource expansion, and a proposal for a 50% increase in parking fines due to inflation. The Echo
- ➤ UCA launches Canva for Campus, offering faculty, staff, and potentially students access to enhanced design tools and branding resources for $122 annually to improve university marketing and communications. The Echo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The article acts as a comprehensive voter guide for the 2024 elections in Arkansas, detailing voting deadlines, key races, electoral measures, and how to find election results. THV 11
- ➤ Democrat Marcus Jones and Republican incumbent French Hill are competing for Arkansas' Second Congressional District, focusing on healthcare, veterans, and the Child Tax Credit. ABC7
- ➤ In the Arkansas 4th Congressional District debate, Democrat Risie Howard critiqued Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman's voting record, focusing on job creation and healthcare, while both candidates expressed support for lithium production and pro-gun stances. The Echo
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