Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 58,908 at the 2010 census, making Conway the seventh most populous city in Arkansas.
History:
The city of Conway was founded by Asa P. Robinson, who came to Conway shortly after the Civil War. Robinson was the chief engineer for the Little Rock-Fort Smith Railroad (now the Union Pacific). Part of his compensation was the deed to a tract of land, one square mile, located near the old settlement of Cadron. When the railroad came through, Robinson deeded a small tract of his land back to the railroad for a depot site. He laid off a town site around the depot and named it Conway Station, in honor of a famous Arkansas family. Conway Station contained two small stores, two saloons, a depot, some temporary housing and a post office.
Culture:
One of the city's largest annual events, Toad Suck Daze, has been held since 1982. The three day community festival incorporates live music, food and craft vendors, and amusement rides during the first weekend of May. Proceeds from the festival fund college scholarships for local students.
Conway is also home to a very popular sport-fishing destination and the largest man-made Game and Fish commission lake in the United States. Lake Conway, home to largemouth bass, crappie, gar, catfish, bream, bowfin, etc. The Arkansas Crappie Masters state tournament is held here every year.
The city held its first ever EcoFest September 12, 2009, in Laurel Park. EcoFest included exhibits and events relating to "green" and sustainable initiatives, including a cardboard car derby and an alleycat bicycle ride. According to organizers led by Debbie Plopper, the event was a success. Mayor Tab Townsell said the event indicated to him that “interest in sustainability is flourishing in this community.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,063, and the median income for a family was $47,912. Males had a median income of $35,021 versus $25,418 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,509. About 9.3% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Radio Stations
KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, AR Variety
KASR 92.7 FM Vilonia, AR Sports
KWLR 96.9 FM Maumelle, AR Christian Contemporary
KZTS 101.1 FM Cammack Village, AR Hip Hop
KOKY 102.1 FM Sherwood, AR Urban Contemporary
KABZ 103.7 FM Little Rock, AR Sports
KHLR 106.7 FM Benton, AR Gospel Music
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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL
Chi's Holy Styles Hair Salon - Category: Black Hair Salons - PO Box 2165, Conway, Arkansas , United States (501) 697-0643
Sister Birth Africa Hair Braiding - Category: Black Hair Salons - 401 Oak St, Conway, AR 72032 (501) 329-8312
DINING - CATERING
Soul Food Cafe Mission - Category: Soul Food - For Homeless People - 2005 Dave Ward Drive (501) 514-5325 Conway AR 72032 - (visit website)
Tiffany's Soul Food & More - Category: Soul Food - 1101 Mill St (501) 327-7685 Conway, AR 72032 - (visit website)
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