Hello Conway! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Airstream destination, historic photo reenactment, and family night karaoke and inflatable bull riding + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's 50% off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New destination for travelers: Airstream fans, Moix RV will open Airstream of Arkansas this summer at 800 North Creek Drive in Conway, offering new and pre-owned trailers, touring coaches, plus service and parts -- see what’s coming soon.
A celebration of local history: Conway County History Museum will host a reenactment of the 1912 county boosting photo on June 30 at 3 p.m. in downtown Morrilton, launching a summer Bicentennial roadshow -- see the reenactment details.
Ongoing department concerns: Conway firefighters renewed their push for better pay and staffing after a voter-approved tax didn't resolve issues. Recruitment and retention remained concerns, and the council had not decided next steps -- follow the staffing debate.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
You've traveled abroad without being able to speak the local language. You can change that in just 10 minutes a day. Most people are holding real conversations within three weeks. In fact, 92% of users improved their proficiency in just two months, with 25 million subscriptions sold -- take 55% off.* Highlights this week: |
02 — From our sponsor Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC billIf your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's 50% off right now.* |
03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Arcade night, anyone? Whether you're chasing a quick hit of nostalgia or need to let the kids burn off that Conway energy, Action Jacks Family Fun & Entertainment is your easy win this week. Big, bright games, local vibes, zero assembly required, and exactly the kind of low-stress plan everyone says yes to.
Room to roam: Laurel Park keeps things simple in the best way with a big playground, shady picnic spots with grills, a seasonal splash pad, and wide-open fields for whatever game breaks out. Get some steps on the 0.7 mile jogging track or hit the Conway Tennis Center this week.
Plants that thrive here: Whether you’re plotting a mini food forest or just want a maple that pops each fall, Presidential Gardens Backyard Nursery grows a lot of what they sell and knows Arkansas soils, so you leave with fruit trees, muscadines, figs, shrubs, and advice that actually sticks.
|
04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
Makeup for skin that's changed, now up to 65% off: Laura Geller has built its following on formulas made for mature skin, led by the baked foundations women over 40 keep coming back to. Right now, new email subscribers get up to 65% off plus an extra 22%. Enter your email on the page and the discount activates. *See the VIP pricing →
Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
Buy one window treatment this summer, get the second 50% off: “My fourth order over 8 years. Product reliability, consistency to values & warranty kept me returning!” See what keeps customers coming back to 3 Day Blinds. Book your free consultation and enjoy summer savings on blinds, shades, and drapery. *Claim your summer savings →
Carrying $5,000 or more on your cards? Stop the interest charges: A balance that size racks up interest fast, and at today's rates it barely budges no matter how much you pay. This card gives you 0% intro APR until 2028 on balance transfers (made in the first 60 days), with a $0 annual fee. That means almost two years to pay down what you owe with no interest charges. *See if it's a fit →
Wish you had someone to talk to right now? The quiet hours are the hardest, especially when you just want someone to talk to. That's exactly what this is built for: real conversations, real matches, real people. Not endless swiping, but actual chats with singles who want to connect as much as you do. Someone to talk to could be a message away. *Join now and start chatting → |
Have an event to share? We (and our readers) can't wait to hear about it! Submit an event → |
|
05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥁 Lady Chops @ Vilonia Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Lady Chops turns the room into a percussion playground, and yes, you get to make noise on purpose. Interactive, clever, and surprisingly musical, it is cardio for your clapping muscles, no drum circle dread. Find the beat, or fake it confidently, and laugh anyway.
🐾 Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – PetSmart turns into the cutest meet-and-greet, with adoptable dogs, cats, and kittens alongside the Greener Days crew. Expect sniffs, purrs, and knowing looks, plus a food drive to fill a pallet. You may leave with a new roommate, and fur on your sweater.
🧁 Pet Shoppe Cupcake Class @ Neighborhood Pet Shoppe | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Conway’s Neighborhood Pet Shoppe is doubling as a bakery, and we’re here for it. An instructor walks you through piping and decorating six cupcakes in the party room, frosting and tools provided, no experience needed, all ages welcome, try not to eat your homework.
🧒 June Kids Night Out @ The Local Spark | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Steal two blissful, kid-free hours while The Local Spark hosts an Under the Sea Kids Night Out. Your little merfolk will bedazzle a hairbrush with decoden cream and shells, paint a sea creature, decoupage an oyster shell, and inhale pizza, all supplies included.
🪕 Bluegrass @ The Max Event Venue | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Bluegrass at The Max turns the spotlight on Junior Arkansas Musicians, a pack of fiddlers, pickers, and future headliners who can flat-out play. Expect tight harmonies, proud parents, and toe-tapping tunes that make you feel both nostalgic and suddenly under-practiced.
🧒 Trainer J's Kids Club @ Trainer J's | Sunday (6/28) at 3:00 PM – Give the kids something better than screen time with a free crash course in the trading card game world. They will learn the basics, practice fair trades with new friends, and you get a few blessed minutes to remember what silence sounds like.
🎤 Family Night Karaoke & Inflatable Bull Riding @ Black Diamond Studio Venue | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Skip the usual and corral the crew for family karaoke, inflatable bull rides, and tacos at Black Diamond Studio Venue. It’s BYOB, kid friendly, and just chaotic enough, because nothing unites generations like Nana’s power ballad followed by a bouncy bull.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — From our sponsor Heads up for pet parentsTogether with our sponsor Lemonade. Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving. As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Pet Insurance. It was too late for me, but you could save thousands on your next vet bill with *Lemonade. |
07 — The Conway report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 68%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 29%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 0 to 5 mph. This house is wildThis beautifully updated 3-bed, 3.5-bath home brings together style and everyday function in a well-established neighborhood. A standout kitchen offers generous workspace and sleek finishes, while the flexible extra room easily serves as an office, gym, or playroom. Outside, the fenced backyard and sprinkler system keep things easy and tidy.
Take a peek inside → |
| |
