PattiCakes Bakery and Jimmy Warren team up for Black History Month
For the second year, PattiCakes Bakery, in partnership with community leader, Jimmy Warren, will bring awareness to Black History Month by offering free commemorative cookies on Saturdays throughout February. Warren, a former Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Young Minority Professional of the Year and one of ABPG’s 2020 250 Arkansas Most Influential Leaders, said this year’s goal “is very similar to last years with providing fun educational pieces for the community but also showcasing both legends that have transcended time as well as making accomplishments now”. The cookies will feature weekly tributes to cultural icons in sports, music, entertainment, and […]
Townsend Music launches Livestream series
TownsendTMusic has scheduled a number of Livestreams over the next few months. The Livestreams are all centered around mental health topics. The schedule is listed below: Feb 1st: 6-7 PM. Discussing Loss and Grief with Tim Yant. Feb 21st, 8 PM: Balancing life and working healthcare during a pandemic with Kane and Megan Moix. March 1st: 6-7 PM. Lessons learned while battling cancer with Casey Jo Clark. April 5th: 6-7 PM. Advice for those going through infertility with Katie Kirkland. May 3rd: Noon. Loving someone through addiction with Laura Monteverdi. June 7th: 6-7 PM. Life and work overseas during a […]
The Arkansas Master Naturalists help combat cabin fever 2021
Article provided by the Arkansas Master Naturalists Cabin Fever? Here is the Cure! Are you feeling a bit of cabin fever after a year of social distancing, quarantines, and lockdowns? The Arkansas Master Naturalists just might have the cure. This statewide, independent, all-volunteer organization promotes the preservation, restoration, and appreciation of the natural environment. Robin Harris, president-elect of the Foothills Arkansas Master Naturalists (FAMN) says the group “plans to make 2021 a big year in the great outdoors,” and you are invited to join them. The chapter is now receiving applications for new members. As Naturalists-in-Training, new members begin with […]
Biz Roundup in January 2021
In this month’s business roundup, we take a look at a new documentary, an award for Conway Corp’s CMO, the launching of a new business (or two), and a new location for a favorite restaurant. New Location for Holly’s The other day I had lunch at Holly’s Country Cookin.’ The long time restaurant has moved to its new location on Harkrider at the old Fish House, 116 S Harkrider Street. The restaurant has the same feel with the same cafeteria type setup but now has more space for users to sit. This helps to manage social distancing. Mini Golf in […]
UCA Hosts Week of Action Commemorating MLK Day
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will host a week of volunteer, awareness and advocacy opportunities from Monday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Jan. 22, as part of the national observation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The annual Day of Service event honors King’s legacy and is an opportunity for Americans to renew their own personal vows of citizenship through service to others and engage in conversations to advance community goals. UCA’s BearsServe Leaders, an AmeriCorps program, will partner with the Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA) to pack kits for homeless individuals for Project […]
The Most Interesting Thanksgiving of 2016 by Emma Hogan
The article is by Emma Hogan and the co-runner up of the 1st Annual Conway Scene Short Story Contest. What is your favorite holiday? Is it Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving? If I had to choose, it would be Thanksgiving. The best Thanksgiving holiday that leaves a huge impression on me is Thanksgiving of 2016. Easter of 2016, my grandma passed away. We knew it was coming, but no one is ever truly ready for when the time comes and your loved one gets ready to leave this world. For my family, 2016 was definitely a rough year. After my grandma passed […]
Christmas Long Ago by Loretta Ann Keathley
The article is by Loretta Ann Keathley and the co-runner up of the 1st Annual Conway Scene Short Story Contest. On a freezing dark winter night long ago, the sky was lit up with thousands of beautiful stars shining down on this Christmas Eve. Our family was busy getting things ready for Christ-mas day. I had decorated our tree with some homemade garland made of popcorn and string the night before. The star for the top will be made of cardboard cut into a star’s shape and covered with foil. These decorations looked so pretty against the dark branches of […]
Mia’s Christmas Miracle by Daniel Grayling
The article is by Daniel Grayling and the winner of the 1st Annual Conway Scene Short Story Contest. In ten minutes, Mia was going to fail her Mass Comm – Broadcast Journalism final. She flipped her phone open for the hundredth time. No new texts. And for the hundredth time, she noticed time crawl against her. Mia looked up, imagining her crush rounding the big Christmas tree downtown where they had agreed to meet. A forgivable hour late, as long as he showed up. Mia had been too excited when he asked her out to even realize that their date […]