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Police investigate stabbing at Baridon Hall

Mary Lyle, News Editor April 27, 2026

Roughly three hours ago UCAPD received a report of a stabbing in Baridon Hall. According to a mass email sent out by the police department, the victim was stabbed by a known perpetrator in the leg. “The...

Bryan Norris challenges election

Codie Cash, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2026

Republican Bryan Norris challenged the Arkansas Secretary of State runoff election results from this year. Norris specifically questioned the results in six counties. These included Saline, Baxter,...

Council discusses Conway Corp

Grahl Pruitt, Associate & Web Editor April 22, 2026

  The Conway city council discussed road projects, infrastructure grants and Conway Corp at its April 14 meeting.  The meeting began with Shawanna Rodgers, director of the Department of Community...

Conway schools talk transparency

Ellie Matthews, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

The Conway Schools Board of Education Meeting was held on April 14 at 6 p.m.  Members of the community could attend in person or watch via live stream.  At this meeting student achievements, teacher...

Media outlets decorated at awards

Meredith Lipsey, Campus Life Editor April 22, 2026

Three of UCA’s student media outlets – The Echo, The Scroll and News6 – won over 90 awards at the 2026 Arkansas College Media Association awards hosted at Arkansas Tech University April 10.  The...

Student accused of misconduct

Mary Lyle, News Editor April 22, 2026

Xavion McLennan was removed as Freshman Class President on March 16 for what The Echo previously reported was due to a comment he made at a Kappa Sigma party, as well as a text message he sent to a fellow...

Jerry Mitchell comes to UCA

Grahl Pruitt, Web Editor April 15, 2026

Jerry Mitchell’s investigative reporting has taken him out for catfish with a Klansman and to the trailer of a serial killer. These stories, along with many others, were told during Mitchell’s artist...

SGA approves four resolutions

Codie Cash, Assistant News Editor April 15, 2026

The UCA’s Student Government Association (SGA) met for the final time on April 13 where they would pass four resolutions. Throughout the meeting, the Senate passed resolutions unanimously recognising...

Transportation utilize AI cameras

Gabe White, Editor-In-Chief April 15, 2026

In January 2026 the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Arkansas Highway Police unveiled its new AI-enhanced workzone cameras, and it's now that we’re seeing the results of the new system. According...

Ten Commandments to be removed

Codie Cash, Assistant News Editor April 15, 2026

The Ten Commandments behind the Capitol building may be taken down with Chief United States District Judge Kristine Baker ordering the removal of the religious symbol March 31. Due to the First Amendment's...

El Niño to hit this summer

Chance Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

In the past week, many articles have been published discussing the possibility of a very strong El Niño taking place this summer. They’re calling it ‘super,’ an unofficial term that serves to sensationalize...

New officers sworn in

Ashley Clark, Staff Writer April 15, 2026

The Conway Police Department swore in four new officers on March 30 and sent six officers to the academy with graduation being held on April 4.  I think [out of] our last testing we had 60 applicants...

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