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07/02/2025

📢 Lights Over The Lake Traffic Information 📢

Lights Over The Lake will take place tomorrow evening, July 3, 2025, at Beaverfork Lake Park from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A large increase in traffic is expected in the area, so we encourage you to avoid driving nearby unless you’re attending the event. Officers will be on-site to assist with security and traffic.

🚧 Exit Plan 🚧
⬆️⬆️ At the end of the event, traffic will exit Beaverfork Lake Park using both lanes of the driveway. It will be very dark in some areas—please watch for pedestrians walking to their vehicles. 🚸

⬅️ The left lane will turn south onto Highway 25, providing access to Salem Road, Old Morrilton Highway (Hwy 64W), and I-40. If there are backups, traffic may be routed onto Old Highway 25, which also connects to Old Morrilton Highway (Hwy 64W).

➡️ The right lane will turn north onto Highway 25. From there, you can take Beaverfork Road to Highway 65N and head back into the city.

🚗 This traffic plan is designed to help everyone leave the event quickly and safely.

07/01/2025

Ward 2 residents are invited to city hall on Monday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from department heads, get updates, and ask questions.

The annual event will be hosted by Shelley Mehl and Drew Spurgers.

[ WARD MAP IN COMMENTS ]

07/01/2025

🍦✨ Soft Opening Week is HERE! ✨🍦

We know it’s taken a little longer than expected, but we just couldn’t wait any longer… Moo Scoops is officially scooping this week! 🎉

Come cool off with the best ice cream and treats in town — handcrafted with love and made to make you smile! 🫶🏻

🗓 This week’s hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
⏰ 11AM – 8PM

🇺🇸 We will be closed on the 4th of July in observance of the holiday.

✨ Please bear with us as we continue adding more delicious items to the menu and getting everything just right for you. We appreciate your support and patience during this soft opening week!

💖 Help us grow — like, follow, and share!
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Let’s make sweet memories together! 🍨🍓

06/30/2025

Below are links to Jeff Collum's separation agreement from the Conway School District, the resignation letter from Jeff Collum and a summary from the special board meeting on June 29th. *These links may need to be copied and pasted to your browser

Voluntary Separation agreement-https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3965/CPS/5830779/CPSD___Collum_Separation_Agreement.pdf

Jeff Collum's resignation letter-https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3965/CPS/5830780/Collum_Resignation.pdf

Board recap- https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/june-29th-special-school-board-meeting

06/30/2025

A statement has been released from Conway Public Schools

06/30/2025

Breaking from Conway Public Schools-

Motion 1- In a special executive session of the Conway Public Schools Board of Education, the board has decided to agree to go into a voluntary separation agreement between the District and Superintendent Jeff Collum, effective immediately. This separation agreement will also pay out nearly $500,000 to Dr. Collum through January, 2026.

Motion 2- Jason Black will be the interim Superintendent for the district effective immediately.

Further developments will be shared as more information is known.

Storms that are not severe warned at this time will be making their way to the area within the next half hour. Expect g...
06/30/2025

Storms that are not severe warned at this time will be making their way to the area within the next half hour. Expect gusty winds with this line.

06/29/2025

🎆 As We Approach the July 4th Holiday, Here’s a Friendly Reminder:
Discharging fireworks within Conway city limits is prohibited by ordinance. Let’s keep our neighborhoods safe and peaceful for everyone this Independence Day.

📞 To report fireworks, please call our non-emergency line at (501) 450-6120.
🚨 Please do not call 911 unless it’s an emergency.

You can read more about the city’s fireworks ordinance here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/ConwayFireworksProhibited

🇺🇸

06/26/2025

A new taxi service is set to hit the road in the City of Conway. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, the board unanimously approved a taxi service license to Blue Sky Transportation to operate within city limits.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/44gjEhr

06/26/2025

Breaking- In a special executive session of the Conway Public Schools Board of Education, the board has decided to not take action on superintendent Jeff Collum's contract renewal.

The school board has announced another special session for Sunday, June 29 at 6pm.

Stay tuned for further developments.

06/25/2025

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06/25/2025

***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!***
Thank you for sharing.

ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY

Name: Atom Wilson
Age: 1
Missing from: Little Rock, Pulaski County
Description: Black Male / 31 inches / 30 pounds
Hair: Brown, short / Eyes: Brown
Clothing Description: Blue and white shirt, blue jeans, and Disney character shoes

Atom was last seen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Park Plaza Mall at 6000 West Markham, Little Rock. He was wearing a blue and white shirt, blue jeans and Disney character shoes. Atom may be with his mother, Kendolyn Wilson, who may be driving a 2025 gray Kia K5 in either Alabama or Georgia.

Anyone who sees Atom or knows of his whereabouts should contact the Little Rock Police Department at (501) 371-4829.

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