KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

The Genesis of Conway Friday Football Preview Show featuring Vilonia Eagles Head Coach Clint Ashcraft.

New nursing and health sciences center at UACCM just weeks away from opening; fire damages home; state health director visits Perry County, discusses maternal health; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

UACCM on track to have large enrollment growth; City of Morrilton applying for fun park grant for playground equipment; ASP urge online safety; Conway County fair pageants, talent show deadline is tomorrow; Morrilton preparing for football scrimmage with Conway; volleyball to scrimmage Atkins.

KVOM NewsWatch, Wednesday, August 13, 2025

City of Morrilton reports record sales tax revenue; Morrilton council approves first reading of ordinance to allow UTVs on city streets; artist signs mural on side of children's library; SCCSD board approves purchase of vape detectors and audio recorders, per state laws; Perryville's new Farmers Market obtains state grant; Lu Hardin passes; new hunting regulations.

Lewis convicted in death of Deputy Story in Perry County; Tindell announces run for Treasurer; we preview meetings of the Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board; Room 29:11 conducting outreach about their foster care support program; Birdtown fire station opens permanent helicopter landing zone for emergency medical operations; Bob Ed Hogan promotes Morrilton in hilarious viral c...

Genesis of Conway Football Preview show August 8, 2025 featuring the Mayflower Eagles with Head Coach Austin Emerson #genesisofconway #Footballpreviewshow #Y1071 #KatCountry989 #927JackFMConway #EABSports #MayflowerEagles

KVOM NewsWatch, Friday, August 8, 2025 by Rich Moellers

Royalty Law suspended by judge, called 'special interest legislation'; Bargains Galore on 64 is underway today; Rotary Community Wash Night includes awarding of free washer and dryer to local woman; firefighters work wildfire, grass fire in separate incidents; Morrilton firefighters to hold annual charity golf tournament.

Jones announces run for treasurer; Lunch and Learn program to focus on building rehab; Parks and Recreation plans "Pups in the Pool" event; Morrilton football preview continues; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

KVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Local political announcements; Highway 113 relocation projection now completed; firefighters respond to weekend blaze; pilot instruction school opens at Morrilton airport; MedTech employees earn awards; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

August 1 2025 Genesis of Conway Friday Morning Football Preview Show with Conway Christian Head Coach Justin Kramer, Kyle Cain, & Jason Carson joining JR Runyon and Matt Wilcox to talk 2025 Conway Christian Football

KVOM NewsWatch, Friday, August 1, 2025

Plans underway for 2nd annual Morrilton Fall Festival; this is Tax Free Weekend in Arkansas; ARDOT working on median barriers in central Arkansas; break in high temperatures this weekend; jobless numbers up fractionally; Chamber plans lunches for teachers; Berry commits to UCA; Winnen named Arkansas Special Olympics swimming coach; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation d...

Conway County Hospital Board updates construction project; Little Rock man convicted in death of Conway resident; UACCM celebrates 101 GED graduates; Kiwanis plans Back to School Bash; Morrilton offense previewed; we visit with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester.

Update on shooting at Conway; FBI seeks suspect in party shooting at Conway; Conway County Quorum Court approves funding for title search to move forward on consolidating levee districts; JPs establish Housing Task Force; local teachers selected to participate in Master Teachers program through Arch Ford; local students awarded scholarships from Farm Bureau; AGFC offers tips on safe boating during...

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, July 28, 2025 - Shooting leaves two dead in Conway; Renovations completed for meeting space for children at DHS; SCCSD school year nears, orientations and parent night events planned; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

JR Runyon, Eric King, & Matt Wilcox talk Faulkner County Sports live each Friday Morning on KAT Country 98.9/92.5, 92.7 JACK FM and My Country Y107.

CHI-SVM hospital in Morrilton earns honors from American Heart Association; Bargains Galore on Highway 64 to be held first full weekend in August; Westrock Coffee opens additional facility in Conway; today's the deadline to sign up for Leadership Conway County 2025-26 class; 2025 high school football season starts in five weeks; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Extreme Heat continues; Cambiano announces run for City Attorney; UACCM to hold campus fair to connect students to Morrilton community; Rotary plans next Community Wash Night for August 5; we continue our pre-season series on Morrilton Devil Dog football; we visit with Morrilton High School principal Craig Pinion.

Wickliffe announces for circuit judge position; It's time to sign up for fair talent show and pageants; fire at scrap yard; Devil Dogs preparing for upcoming football season; we talk with Debbie Flowers about Bargains Galore on Highway 64.

Excessive Heat Warning in effect; officer assaulted during apprehension; Conway County's earliest days were 200 years ago; Hector without Mayor following meeting Monday; Playland to host 'Christmas In July' event this Saturday; officials warn of EBT scams; Tourism Ticker shows 2024 to be a strong year for Arkansas; we visit with Morgan Zimmerman and Courtney Martin about the Conway Co. Fair pagean...

Fire damages workshop housing classic cars in various stages of restoration; Faulkner County officials capture one fugitive, another still at large; ASP announces drug arrests along I-40; TOLM Group completes restoration of AGFC fish hatchery; visitor spending contributes robustly to state economy; 4H competitions winding down for the summer; Nemo Vista superintendent names to SAU sports hall.

Extreme Heat Warning in effect; SCCSD Superintendent discusses 'Bell to Bell No Cell' law; jobless rate increases fractionally locally; MHS student recognized for leadership efforts; Another D-1 offer for Morrilton quarterback Maddox Berry; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.