CONWAY — Voters will have their final opportunity to discuss the 2025-26 Conway School District warrant when the deliberative portion of the annual school meeting takes center stage in the Loynd Auditorium at Kennett High School on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
With 14 articles on this year’s warrant, Wednesday is the chance to amend the dollar amount for them.
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