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Tab TownsellMayor, Conway
Government & Politics

Conway Mayor Tab Townsell Says He Won’t Seek 6th Term

Conway Mayor Tab Townsell says he won't be seeking a sixth term in office. Townsell was re-elected in 2012 and has three years left in his term. But he tells the Log Cabin Democrat that he's ready for "anything that might present itself." read more >
Conway Scrap Metal Yard.
Energy / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Conway Council Considers Purchase Of Scrap Yard Site

The Conway City Council recently signaled its interest in buying the 1.23-acre site of the Conway Scrap Metal Yard at 1110 Spencer St., despite a number of environmental concerns. read more >
Conway Airport Terminal. 
Construction / Government & Politics / Tourism

Conway Replaces Architects For New Airport Terminal

The Conway City Council on Tuesday approved Rik Sowell Architects of Conway as the architect for the terminal. The city dropped Architectural Alliance of Minneapolis as project architect in favor of the local company to “expedite the design and conceptual construction plan,” Mayor Tab Townsell said. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

Conway Alters City Pay Scale; Lawsuit Ongoing

City of Conway employees began 2013 with a new pay-scale system. The change, which the Conway City Council approved in December, does “not really” have to do with a pay scale-related lawsuit against the city, according to Mayor Tab Townsell. read more >
A roundabout at the intersection of Harkrider, Markham and Siebenmorgan streets adjacent to Hendrix College in Conway.

Conway Comes Full Circle While Helping Environment

Conway keeps finding ways to go green. The city was recognized last year by Arkansas Business as a City of Distinction for the automation of its recycling program. This year, in a testament to not resting on its laurels, the Faulkner County seat is being recognized again. read more >
Government & Politics / Transportation

City of Conway to Manage New Airport

The city of Conway recently chose to change its municipal airport management model from the fixed-based operating agreement with a private company that the city has used in the past. read more >
The city of Conway endorsed the more direct route (in red) for a future Arkansas Highway 25 extension.
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

$6 Million Highway Project Progresses in Conway

The Conway City Council on Wednesday approved a proposed route for extending Arkansas Highway 25, agreeing on the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department’s forward progress on the approximately $6 million project. read more >
Tab TownsellMayor, Conway

From the Mayor: Tab Townsell

Welcome to Conway, truly a once and future city. At this time, Conway is one of the best places in the United States to live, work and play. Led by the advent of Hewlett-Packard and Southwestern Energy, Conway’s economy is strong and growing, whether considering employment, retail and restaurant sales, or any number of metrics. read more >