KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Conway County Election Commission meets to certify last week's election; Main Street Morrilton promoting this weekend's Holiday Open House; UACCM holding registration for Spring 2025 semester; new UA System President; Operation Christmas Child drop off points are in Morrilton, Center Ridge; area high schools to play tonight as we begin hoops broadcasts; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer...

American Legion seeking donations for Wreaths Across America program; UACCM medical program to hold Mock Crisis on Thursday; Summer EBT program to continue; local 4H student to participate in national competition; Morrilton, Bigelow advance in playoffs; we talk with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilton.

UACCM scholarship established by Ancel Carlon; Morrilton Fire Chief urges safety in heating homes this winter; Moore recognized by Arkansas Money & Politics; Greenbrier man sentenced for Social Security fraud; new Charter high school opens in Russellville; Hulk Hogan visits Arka Valley Liquor in Blackwell; Morrilton, Perryville, Bigelow all play in football playoffs tonight; we talk with Alicia Hu...

Time is running out to purchase 'Shop with a Cop' raffle tickets; Morrilton Wastewater Department resumes smoke tests for leak detection; ruling issued on Issue 2; Umphrees wins Ms. UACCM Pageant; MHS basketball to play tonight; we talk with Jerry Ashby with the American Legion.

Morrilton City Council approves seeking financing to purchase street department equipment; Race to the Future presents checks totaling $50,000 to South Conway County School District; tree planted at Morrilton City Hall for Arbor Day observation; Governor unveils State Pay Plan proposal; high school basketball roundup; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Perryville City Park now home to Walk of Flags; Superintendent touts district achievements at annual public meeting; Morrilton City Council to meet tonight; tickets now on sale for high school playoff game; area high school basketball teams to play tonight.

Veterans Day parade and ceremony held Saturday, more events planned for today; Perry County pedestrian dies in hit-and-run; Chronic Wasting Disease detected in deer harvested in Conway County; Harvest of Hope food drive continues for Care Center; lawsuit filed over Issue 2 passage; South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; Morrilton football advances to playoffs, as do Perryville and Bigel...

Veterans Parade set for Saturday in downtown Morrilton; local farm among those recognized by state's 'Century Farm' program; gravel to be dropped in Lake Conway lakebed via helicopter next week; Governor's School to remain at ATU; Morrilton hopes to finish regular season with win at Clarksville; Bigelow plays big conference game for all the marbles; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County...

Perry residents approve sales tax; Morrilton cemetery seeking volunteers for flag placement; UACCM pageant set for Saturday; MHS Maroon and Gray basketball games set for tonight; we talk with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Local election results in Conway County, Perry County; Perry County Sheriff's department arrests fugitive after foot chase; Rialto to present "Killing Time" encore; Morrilton Junior High ends football season with win over Russellville; area high school basketball scores; we talk with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Voters deciding several local races today; Harris named Business Leader of the Year at Chamber banquet; Perry County Sheriff's deputies rescue man from burning house; Pinion leads all scorers off the bench in Arkansas State season opener; we talk with Ben McBryde and Kyle Duvall, coaches at Sacred Heart.

Early voting concludes today; Morrilton Chamber Awards are tonight; thunderstorms possible; Walker to perform at local church; TOLM makes donation to Batesville High School; Morrilton falls short at Vilonia.

Steering committee members discuss need for hospital bond issue faced by local voters; road to be built to port site as progress continues on economic development project; Rockefeller Institute to host marketing summit; 2000 spirit athletes to be in Morrilton Saturday for competition at Devil Dog Arena; Morrilton football takes 7-1 record to Vilonia tonight; Perryville hopes to secure 2nd place in...

Longing promoted to CEO of CHI-SVM; Menifee voters asked to approve annexation; Monsters on Main Street set for today; jobless rates drop locally; Morrilton makes final preparations for showdown at Vilonia; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Morrilton community one of six chosen to participate in AEDC's 'Retail Academy'; Extension Service offers neutral Voter Guide; United Way hopes to begin fundraising efforts in Conway County; Garcia brothers rebrand investment business; youth deer hunt set for this weekend; we talk with Stephanie Lipsmeyer about Monsters on Main Street.

Chamber, CCEDC back bond question on ballot for local hospital; Conway County Quorum Court approves adding voluntary tax for Morrilton Parks and Recreation; Michigan man arrested on I-40 in Conway for bomb possession, other charges; crypto mining regulations forthcoming in Arkansas; Morrilton and Farmington swap places in Class 5A rankings; we talk with Brandon Baker and Crash Carruthers about the...

Morrilton gets first rainfall in a month, not enough to lift burn ban, but more coming; Quorum Court to consider voluntary tax for Morrilton Parks and Recreation; Farm Fair at Devil Dog Arena this week to draw students from across the state; Morrilton gets first loss of the season in offense-heavy outing; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Drought conditions worsen across the state, rain in the forecast next week; Petit Jean State Park Master Plan discussed at recent board meeting; Safe Place child advocate encourages parents to watch out for bullying; MHS football team hopes to extend 7-0 record; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Pope County Judge urges Arkansans to vote against Issue 2; Clayton Homes to bring 250 jobs to Conway; organizers of Morrilton Fall Fest call the event a success; Attorney General unable to protest Summit Utilities rate hike; Morrilton Junior High football team seeks first win of season at Cabot tonight; we visit with Aimee Dawn with the Family Life Worship Center.

UACCM holds 'Topping Out' ceremony as construction continues on nursing and science center; Arkansas Food Bank founder speaks at Morrilton Rotary; SBA to offer assistance for those affected by wind storm; local youth participate in State Fair competitions; MHS volleyball ends season in Regional tourney; we talk with Dale Quaid from The Safe Place.

Court blocks votes on medical marijuana expansion amendment; Tourism Impact story correction/clarification; Morrilton Planning Department earns high marks by ISO; Recovery Rally planned for this weekend; Morrilton to host regional volleyball tournament; regular season basketball begins for some schools; we visit with Jesse Hales with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Farmers and ranchers encouraged to participate in drought monitor report; accidents claim two in area; tourism impact drops significantly in Conway County, according to report; early voting is underway; Walmart in Morrilton now permitted to sell beer; Morrilton football team improves to 7-0 with record-shattering win Friday night; we talk with Sandy Swaffer-Cormier about upcoming Recovery Rally.

Drought and high fire danger continue, burn bans in place; Morrilton Sewer Department to conduct smoke tests on system; UACCM gets ARDOT workforce grant; court clears casino measure for ballot; Nemo Vista, Bigelow to hold Homecoming ceremonies tonight; Morrilton puts 6-0 record on the line at home tonight against Harrison; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Carolina and Stricklen families honored with street dedication in Morrilton; ARDOT advises of Highway 216 closure for repairs in Perry County; UACCM advising period opens ahead of Spring 2025 registration; SCCSD recognizes district principals during Principal Appreciation Month; two local churches collecting for Operation Christmas Child; MHS volleyball to play final regular season match tonight;...

Chief Deputy of Perry County Sheriff's Department resigns over DWI arrest; Perryville School District says no evidence found to substantiate claims made against employee; City of Morrilton prohibits use of tobacco, vapor, other products by minors; housing director wants new board; 15 awarded 'Devil Dog Award' at board meeting; UACCM to host pageant; Morrilton to host Harrison Friday night in footb...