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12/10/2025

Today we honor Assistant Chief Bill Keathley. The support that has been shown is overwhelming and we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as it will be a day of mourning and celebration. We expect that there will be a lot in attendance, so it will be very important to stay as organized as possible to maintain safety at all times. This is the planned parking designations for the service today. We will try to monitor this post for any questions you may have, but please forgive us if we do not respond promptly.

Reminder from previous post:

Following the Fire Service Memorial for Assistant Chief Bill Keathley, there will be a Fire Service Procession from Antioch Church to Crestlawn Memorial Park. The route will be as follows:

- South on Amity to Dave Ward
- East on Dave Ward
- North on E. German
- East on US-64

Memorial Service
Antioch Baptist Church: 150 Amity Rd. Conway, AR 72032
Visitation: Wednesday, December 10,2025 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Service: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm
Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park, 472 US-64, Conway, AR 72032

12/09/2025

Members of the Maumelle Fire Department and Maumelle Police Department gathered on the White Oak overpass this afternoon to pay tribute to Conway Fire Department Asst. Chief Bill Keathley, who passed away this weekend following a battle with cancer. Services for Chief Keathley will be at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 10, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Conway.

12/08/2025

Over the next several days you can expect delays at the new Salem Rd bridge at Tucker Creek. Crews will be in the area applying the final layer of asphalt to the roadway and the trailhead parking lots.

12/07/2025

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Assistant Chief Bill Keathley. The Conway Fire Department mourns the loss of a leader, coworker, and friend. We will update with more information in the coming days, and please keep the Keathley Family in your thoughts and prayers.

12/03/2025

The City of Conway, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will hold a public hearing to present and discuss two project components of the larger Connect Conway project.

The first component proposes constructing 4.2 miles of off-street trails east of Interstate 40. The second component focuses on construction and upgrading 6.3 miles of bike and pedestrian facilities west of Interstate 40.

Together, these projects aim to improve connectivity, safety, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors in Conway.

The hearing will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Conway City Hall located at 1111 Main St, Conway, AR 72032. This public hearing will follow an open house format with no scheduled presentations. Community members are welcome to drop in at any time during the posted hours to explore displays, ask questions, and share feedback.

https://conwayarkansas.gov/conway-transportation-department/little-creek-trail-plaza-trailhead-public-hearing/

Public Comment Form
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/910940f450be4da491156e2e4fd1e67d

Interactive Web Map
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12/03/2025

Over the next two weeks, arborists with Davey Resource Group will be in Conway collecting important tree data. You may see them working in our parks and in areas near downtown. This information will help the City of Conway develop an urban forestry plan, guiding how we care for, preserve, and grow our urban forest for years to come.

This work is made possible through an Urban and Community Forestry grant administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry.

The Urban and Community Forestry Program (UCF) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is the only Federal program dedicated to growing and maintaining urban trees, forests, and green spaces. Authorized under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Urban Forestry assists States and partner organizations in applying nature-based solutions to chronic and emergent economic, social, and environmental challenges. Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf.

12/01/2025

CPSD is currently experiencing network connectivity issues impacting all campuses. Our technology team is aware and working to restore services as quickly as possible. Phones, Internet, and building technology are all impacted. We will alert you when all is up and running.
CPSD staff is also monitoring weather conditions for end of day dismissal. Thank you for your understanding!

11/30/2025

11/30/2025

11/26/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Conway Police Department is currently on scene of an accident involving a train and a pedestrian in the area of Parkway Street and Mill Street.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes while the scene is being processed and the investigation is underway. We will provide an update once more information becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation!

11/26/2025

A Texas-based company was in Conway today to demonstrate their Campus Guardian Angels, drones that could be a new tool to combat school shootings.