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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Conway Regional adds a fifth gastroenterology provider this year

Plus, the Wampus Cats finish 9-1 and Greenbrier coach Randy Tribble retires after 49 years

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Conway Regional adds Emily Kordsmeier as its fifth gastroenterology provider this year

5gastroenterology providers Conway Regional has added this year

Kordsmeier is the fifth, according to Conway Regional's chief administrative officer.

Source: Arkansas Money & Politics

If you or someone you know needs digestive care, there's a new provider to know. Emily Kordsmeier, PA, has joined the Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center, and her arrival follows the recent addition of a new gastroenterologist.

“The need for gastroenterology services across Arkansas continues to drive our investment in expanding access to care.”

Rebekah Fincher, chief administrative officer, Conway Regional Health System
  • Title: physician assistant (PA)
  • Clinic: Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center
  • Team: a new gastroenterologist also arrived recently

Kordsmeier earned her master's in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and her bachelor's at the University of Central Arkansas.

Kordsmeier brings more than eight years of experience

8+ years
of emergency and urgent care experience
2017
year of her master's degree from UAMS
2012
year of her bachelor's degree from UCA

Source: Arkansas Money & Politics

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Wampus Cats

Conway beat Bryant 17-0 on Friday night, its first win over the Hornets since 2014. Punter Coleson Ashcraft ran 57 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt, and the Wampus Cats finished 9-1 overall and 7-0 in the . Log Cabin Democrat

Coach retiring

Greenbrier football coach Randy Tribble, 71, is retiring after 19 seasons at Greenbrier and 49 years of coaching. He steps down with five conference championships and 15 playoff appearances. Log Cabin Democrat

134-83Randy Tribble's record in 19 seasons at Greenbrier

That includes five conference championships, 15 playoff appearances and two state semifinal finishes.

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Three Conway School Board members are asking for a special meeting for teacher Randi House's grievance-appeal hearing against Superintendent Jason Black. By state law, Black must agree to hold a special meeting. Log Cabin Democrat

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Conway Regional adds a fifth gastroenterology provider this year

Plus, the Wampus Cats finish 9-1 and Greenbrier coach Randy Tribble retires after 49 years

The TLDR

  1. Conway Regional adds Emily Kordsmeier, PA, to its gastroenterology team
  2. Wampus Cats beat Bryant 17-0 and finish 9-1
  3. Greenbrier's Randy Tribble retires after 49 years of coaching
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