KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Ruff announces candidacy for Conway Co. Treasurer; Baker gives update on hospital upgrades; SH Bazaar is next weekend; McKennon among those appointed to state boards; MHS soccer plays for first state title; We visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway Co. Extension Service

Med Tech EMS, Abundant Life Pregnancy Resource Center partner on baby box; fentanyl, cocaine discovered on 18-wheeler on I-40 in Pope County; County Judge discusses negotiations with solar company about tax abatement; South Conway County School Board accepts resignations, hires personnel; Morrilton soccer team makes final preparations for state championship game; new MHS baseball coach promoted; w...

Jones to run for re-election as Perry County Sheriff; Davis announces campaign for Conway County Coroner; UACCM graduation held this weekend, registration underway for next terms; MHS soccer team prepares for historic state championship bid; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Political announcements include retirements of Assessor, Coroner, intentions by Maxwell to run for Judge and Gatling to run for Assessor; Quorum Court meets; MHS soccer to play for first-ever boys' championship; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Andrews announces run for Conway County Judge; UACCM Workforce touts unique programs in welding, drilling; Local band Fyter's unreleased records now available as a second album; Atkins hires superintendent; Berkemeyer honored by Trucker's association; Torch Run to come through Morrilton this morning; MHS boys soccer to play for state championship; Sacred Heart softball ends season in softball semi...

USPS changes in logistics results in change for Morrilton post office; UACCM to hold graduation Saturday; Conway's population tops 70K; Perry County Sheriff recovers stolen items; Conway woman accused of abuse of vulnerable person; state feral hog eradication program seeing results; area teams advance in state softball, baseball, soccer tournaments; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County...

KVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, May 15, 2025

Kissire to seek Sheriff's office in 2026; South Conway County School Board approves several personnel matters, Kindergarten literacy program; Green Bay Packaging recognized by Conway chamber; Pope County voters turn down tax to build and fund new jail and 911 center; Koontz takes home industry awards; area teams head to state tournaments tomorrow; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Suspect arrested in Yell County shooting death; Gunderman to retire from Collector's position, two announce plans to run for the position; Morrilton City Council passes measure related to limb collection; high school teams prep for state tournaments, as we plan our coverage; Hoelzeman earns honors in college softball.

Fire damages home on Lake Overcup; Pope County voters to decide on sales tax for new jail, 911 center; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Faulkner County to hold MMR vaccine clinic after third measles case reported; Sacred Heart softball, Morrilton baseball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball set to play in state tournaments this week; we talk with Dus...

Prosecutor says use of deadly force was justified in Faulkner County earlier this year; CCCEC begins using device and training that encourages conversation at daycares to improve early outcomes; Sacred Heart rings bells as new pope announced; Morrilton baseball, Sacred Heart softball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball headed to state tournaments; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Ext...

Congressman Hill introduces bill to transfer Forest Service building to Perry County; Care Center's cereal drive wrapping up this week; Sacred Heart Bazaar set for May 30-31; ASP hold memorial for fallen officers; rain moves 4A regional tournament from Morrilton to Robinson; other local high school teams to play in 1A at Center Ridge; we talk with Becca Caldwell of AEDC about rural economic develo...

Escaped murder suspect caught in Morrilton last summer has court appearance; Sheriff Mike Smith to retire at end of this term; Legislative session ends; Nemo Vista FCCLA raising funds to attend Nationals; Hendrix gets grant to restore historic dormitory; baseball and softball regionals to start Thursday; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Farm Bureau announces county Farm Families of the Year; as school year ends, UACCM prepares for graduation ceremonies; Tourism Ticker shows increase; Dunlap named to 'Fast 15' group; Five MHS pitchers combine for a one-hit shutout; seven area teams to play in regional tournaments; we talk with Caleigh Pennebaker, Wyatt Pettry and Whitney Howe with Nemo Vista FCCLA.

SCCSD names Teachers of the Year; Chamber holds ribbon cuttings; two local students recognized as ATU Tradition Keepers; regional tournaments set for baseball and softball.

Quorum Court considering tax abatement for large solar project; Judge orders pause on enforcement of crypto mining regulations; mid-week storms cause damage at Rabbit Ridge; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for awards; Conway's Toad Suck Daze starts today; local students earn Conway County Fair Board scholarships; Long sets win record at Harding; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway Cou...

South Conway County School Board approves staff raises, summer maintenance; Perryville Chamber makes application to join Main Street Downtown Network; Perryville student to tour Washington D.C., Philadelphia as part of First Electric Youth Tour; district tournaments, other high school sports roundup.

Community-spread measles case reported in Faulkner County; Plumerville man wins $50K in lottery; Judge calls recent spring cleanup a success; Hope Alive pitches partnership to Conway County Quorum Court; Morrilton splits double-header at Robinson; we talk with Greg Donaldson of the Petit Jean Relationship Ministry.

Food processing operation coming to Blackwell, other economic development projects; Conway County Quorum Court meets; Southern Christian Home to hold Homecoming this weekend; first 'Rialto Rewind' movie afternoon to be held Sunday; high school sports roundup; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Conway Police hold press conference to update public on recent shootings; City holds ceremony to remember toddler who died in building collapse 14 years ago at site of new children's library; community comes together to celebrate Henry Turner's 100th birthday; local American Legion recognized for 'Wreaths Across America' efforts; high school sports roundup; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilt...

High school students witness Mock Crash aimed at preventing driving under influence; American Legion to hold Family Day, VA consultations; Jessica Virden-Mallett named president of attorneys assocation, her father Bart named Judge of the Year; High school sports roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Mural dedication at children's library to be held Sunday afternoon, ahead of completion, to recognize girl who was killed on the site; UACCM to host student recognition event tonight; ATU-Ozark student from Perryville inducted into honor society; AG launches financial fraud task force; high school games likely to be rescheduled due to forecasted rain; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Pa...

Longtime business, farming leader Hall Calhoun passes; South Conway County School District shows improvements at three campuses; Royalty bill signed; Morrilton Parks and Recreation to hold Youth Obesity Class, funded by grant; Russellville School District names new Superintendent; MHS coding champs; high school sports roundup; we visit with Joann Gardenhire for the Vinson Chapel Cemetery Decoratio...

Weather Service confirms tornado; Conway County Care Center's cereal drive is underway; Library plans summer reading program; high school sports roundup.

Pope Francis passes; UCA reports weekend shooting; fire destroys home west of Morrilton; weekend tornado uproots trees, no injuries reported; UACCM construction project on track; ISO visit expected tomorrow; high school sports roundup; we visit with Gary Lovell with the American Legion.