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Bond issue beginning to pay off for fire department

Summary:  Conway Assistant Fire Chief Mike Winter said the tax rededication passed by city residents in February is beginning to...

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Slideshow:PRCA Rodeo

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Slideshow: PRCA Rodeo 2012

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Video: True West at Lantern Theatre

May 30, 2012 - The Lantern Theatre, located at 1021 Van Ronkle St. in downtown Conway, is staging a limited production of Sam Shepard's True West as part of a new late night...

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$5.8 M coming for Conway Municipal Airport

  Conway officials learned Wednesday that the city will receive almost $5.8 million in federal funding for construction at the municipal airport. The funding is more than...

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Summer Service

from:Hendrix College

Hendrix students participate in mission trip to Philadelphia

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Update: Woman rescued from spillway tube in Perry County

UPDATE: Conway Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Winter said they were not needed in the rescue of a woman who was trapped in a spillway tube at Bear Creek...

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Neighbor spurns gifts of flowers and oatmeal

Disorderly conduct at the 1700 block of Hairston Avenue. An apartment manager contacted police to file a complaint when other residents reported that a resident had been harassing...

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Conway warrants database updated

The Conway outstanding criminal warrants database has been updated.

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Commission certifies election, deals with voting problems

Summary:  The Faulkner County Election Commission on Tuesday certified results from the preferential primary election held one...

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Faulker's FSA office doesn't make list

Summary:  Faulkner County's Farm Service Agency office is not among six FSA offices that reportedly will receive a reprieve from...

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Crash victim identified

A man who suffered head trauma and other injuries in an accident on Dave Ward Drive last week has been identified as David Angell, 47, of Conway. According to witness reports,...

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June 1st. is the Arkansas Academic Challenge Application deadline! Get those a...

from:Central Baptist College

June 1st. is the Arkansas Academic Challenge Application deadline! Get those applications in!

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Roundabout: Community events for May 30-June 1

WEDNESDAY, May 30 • Conway Kiwanis Club, noon Larry’s Pizza. Speaker: Assistant Fire Chief Mike Winter. THURSDAY, May 31 • Personal property tax assessment deadline. County...

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Slideshow: Booked 05/29/12

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All-American Warrior

from:Hendrix College

Elizabeth Krug ’14 earns All-American honors for second consecutive year, sets school record

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Leadership Institute Set for June 15

from:University Of Central Arkansas

District leaders as school improvement agents is the topic of this year's Summer Leadership Institute hosted by the College of Education at the University of Central...

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Johnston pleads no contest in road rage deaths

A man charged in the deaths of four people during an alleged road rage incident pleaded no contest to four charges of first-degree murder and one charge of first-degree battery in...

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Major Little Rock intersection closed Wednesday

Summary:  For any Conway commuters who drive on I-430 and I-630 in Little Rock, a reminder has been sent from the Arkansas...

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Memorial Day services give time to remember

Summary:  On a day when many people take advantage of no work to head to the lake, the river or some extra time in bed, many...

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Conway Council postpones possible easement agreement with The Village

Summary:  The Conway City Council will take some time to consider an easement agreement with The Village at Hendrix. The council...

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Slideshow: Memorial Day in Faulkner County

Memorial Day in Faulkner County saw several ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the area as well as the Faulkner County Courthouse. See the slideshow here.

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Texas man killed in Conway fight

CONWAY - A family cookout turned deadly in Conway Saturday morning and after a fist fight ended with a Texas man losing his life. Conway Police arrived at the 200 block of Willow...

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Review finds 759 votes not counted on Election night

Summary:  Hundreds of votes were not counted during the initial stages of last week's preferential primary election, possibly...

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Slideshow: PRCA Rodeo

See the slideshow for the PRCA Rodeo here.

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Old-Time Radio Hour, Conway version, to air soon

Summary:  Arkansas editions of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour will be broadcast on KUAR FM 89 on May 31 and June 7. ...

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Video: 5th Annual Central Ark. Rodeo

May 25, 2012 - Highlights from the first night of the 5th Annual Central Arkansas PRCA Rodeo.  Donations from the rodeo will go to benefit the Wounded Warriors of...

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Video: Kris Allen album signing at Walmart

May 25, 2012 - Hundreds of adoring fans turned out to get an autograph and picture with the former American Idol, Kris Allen.  The Conway native was promoting his new album...

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AETN named as family friendly business

Summary:  The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) was recognized by the Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards as a...

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'I didn't want to be a hero'

Summary:  As his buddies fell by the wayside, under an incredible fusillade of German artillery, Pfc. Garland Gable, fresh from...

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Several hurt in Conway wreck

Conway police responded to a motor vehicle accident at 9:01 p.m. Thursday at 2900 Dave Ward Drive. As of Friday afternoon, however, accident reports were incomplete and details on...

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Ceremonies at area cemeteries planned on Memorial Day

Summary:  Activities surrounding Memorial Day will take place throughout the holiday weekend, all in an effort to remember why...

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CPD confirms Thursday wreck

Summary:  Conway police responded to a motor vehicle accident at 9:01 p.m. Thursday at 2900 Dave Ward Drive. As of Friday...

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Police beat 05/26/12

Summary:  Among reports recently released by the Conway Police Department: Officers were dispatched to 2200 block of Washington...

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Craigslist seller fails to deliver $23,000 worth of livestock

Two women who paid a total of $23,000 via Money Gram and Western Union to a seller on Craigslist for the purchase of livestock filed a report last week after they said the...

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Roundabout: Community events from May 25-27.

Summary:  Today • The Conway Cancer Foundation will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the west meeting room of the Faulkner County Library...

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Chief: Violent crime down nearly 30 percent from 2011

Summary:  Crime is down over the first quarter of the year, according to Conway Police Chief A.J. Gary. Crime...

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Slideshow: Booked 05/24/12

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HP layoffs may be felt in Conway

Hewlett-Packard Co. employees in Conway may be impacted by the cuts the tech giant recently announced will be looming until a company-wide overhaul is completed in 2014. The...

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Tree cutting dispute, redux

A woman at 2 block of Loretta Lane in Greenbrier who was involved in an altercation over tree cutting with an Entergy employee earlier in the month disputed again the clearing of...

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Man bitten, punctured by 'dope rig' during altercation

A Faulkner County Sheriff's deputy responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 5 block of Doolittle Lane in Mayflower last week. Upon arrival, the officer made contact...

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Man falls, stabs self in barn

A man was transported to Conway Regional Medical Center on Monday after being stabbed by a carving knife blade in a barn. An officer said that upon his arrival at the hospital, he...

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UCA Maintains NCATE Accreditation

from:University Of Central Arkansas

The Professional Education Unit of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas has been granted continuing accreditation by the National Council for...

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A Day to Remember in Greenbrier

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Greenbrier marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

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Weaver, Reynolds and Wood sweep non-partisan races

Summary:  Susan Weaver's family roots in Van Buren County paid huge dividends Tuesday, enabling her to defeat District Court...

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City could save $500,000 with new bonds

Summary:  The Conway City Council is looking to save a possible $500,000 by approving the sale and issuance of bonds to refund...

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Election day support the difference for Shock

Summary:  Andy Shock's supporters shifted into a higher gear on election day to help him buck the odds and secure the Republican...

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Roundabout: Community events for May 24-25.

Summary:  TODAY • The Conway Farmer's Market at 717 Parkway in Downtown Conway opens at 6:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and...

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Youth Theatre registration under way

Summary:  The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas is still accepting registration for its summer program. The program will be held...

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