Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

New cross-border learning paths: Conway’s UCA received a $35,000 U.S. State Department IDEAS grant to expand study abroad, planning two lower-cost, week-long programs in Montreal and Merida centered on arts, mental health, and wellbeing -- see what's planned for students.

Linking neighborhoods and shops: City officials advanced Connect Conway to add 15 miles of walking and biking paths. Funded by a $25M RAISE grant, property acquisition is underway and could finish by September 2026 -- get all the details.

Infrastructure milestone reshapes access: ARDOT says the new Mayflower Overpass over I-40 and the Union Pacific Railroad is complete, improving mobility and safety for Conway-area communities, speeding emergency response, and setting up economic growth -- read the full story.

The bill everyone over 50 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.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Crave-worthy comfort, here: Whether you're corralling the kids or sneaking a date night, MarketPlace Grill nails the made-from-scratch comfort vibe, from famously buttery hot bread to crowd-favorite chicken tenders. Split a Chocolate Mess, call it a week well won, and put it on your Conway rotation.

Cheese dip therapy, anyone? Stoby's Restaurant has been Conway’s go-to since 1980 for breakfast plates, classic sandwiches, and that cult favorite cheese dip that mysteriously disappears from the table. If your week needs an easy win, grab a Stoby Sandwich, split an Italian Cream Cake, and call it self care.

Bring on the bayou: When you need a little NOLA without leaving Conway, Mike's Place delivers with Gulf shrimp, aged steaks on a wood-fired grill, and legit crawfish etouffee in a cozy, old New Orleans setting. Bookmark it for date night or whenever you deserve something fancier than leftovers.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🏺 Pottery & Podcast Night! @ Conway Art Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Trade errands for Tuesdays at 5pm at Conway Art Center, the quietest happy hour you can have with a paintbrush. Pick a piece, cue a podcast, grab froyo, and make something that lasts longer than a latte. No experience, just good company.

🧘 Restorative Yoga: 4 Week Series @ Go Inside Yoga | Thursday (4/30) at 6:45 PM – Trade your to-do list for bolsters and blankets at this four-week Restorative Yoga series with Brooke Stone. Expect guided stillness, long holds, and breathing, not burpees. Props are provided, you wear comfy clothes, and it is $36, limited to 15 spots, nap-level relaxation encouraged.

🎨 Paint Your Own Pottery @ Good Day Pottery & Art Studio | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Round up your crew for a 21+ paint-your-own pottery night at Good Day Pottery, a chill way to color outside lines without a toddler critique. BYO beverages, $10 gets designs, prizes, and munchies, then pick and pay a piece, pipes included, limited seats, tickets required.

📚 Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale @ Faulkner County Library | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Clear a little shelf space and swing by the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale at the Conway headquarters branch, the heartbeat of our six-library, two-county system. Stock up on paperbacks you’ll actually read, or at least display with pride, and support local shelves.

✂ Free Shred Day @ Greenbrier Center | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Purge the paper pile at the Greenbrier Center’s free Shred Day, and enjoy the oddly cathartic sight of your old statements turning to confetti. Two-bag limit, so choose your victims wisely, and keep an eye on Barksdale Federal’s Facebook if the weather acts up.

🚒 2026 Fire Truck Pull @ Toad Suck Daze-Front Street | Saturday (5/2) at 2:00 PM – Toad Suck Daze is serving up the only workout with bragging rights and a good cause, a 55,000-pound fire truck pull on Front Street. Grab nine friends, pick Women, Men, or Co-Ed, and try to out-pull the neighbors in support of Special Olympics Arkansas.

🍿 Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 @ First Service Bank and Klaasmeyer Construction Toadal Kids Zone Stage | Saturday (5/2) at 6:15 PM – If you need a quiet-ish pocket of Toad Suck Daze, steer the crew to Family Movie Night for Zootopia 2 at the Toadal Kids Zone stage. Judy and Nick chase clues, the kids stay glued, and you finally sit, sponsored by Kids ABA Services.

This 3-bed, 2.5-bath hideaway sits high above the trees inside Conway city limits on five view-filled acres with trails, a deck, and a charming gazebo. Multiple living spaces include a formal living room, a big den, and a sunroom. A large flex room with storage boosts versatility. An upper-level covered patio frames panoramic vistas, all on Conway Corp utilities.