KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Morrilton Mayor's "State of the City" addresses highlights of past year, looks forward to 2025; city council appoints new board members of Housing Authority; Four from MHS make All-State Choir, girls Ag Mech team places first in competition; blood shortage; important high school basketball games on the schedule tonight; we talk with Michael Tindall of the Morrilton Kiwanis Club about their 100th a...

UACCM Foundation Gala approaching; Conway County Community Foundation 'Giving Tree' grant program to accept requests; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; Morrilton basketball team sweep Heber Springs; we check other area high school results.

Groups rally around surviving brother of family killed in auto accident; Yell County man wins over $5 million in LOTTO; Governor introduces maternal health bill; Morrilton to host Heber Springs tonight as team copes with loss of teammate; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Hear Morrilton High School coach Keith Zackery discuss CJ Clemons and his teammates' reaction to his passing last weekend in the coach's show that aired today on KVOM-FM 101.7.

State Police release details in weekend crash that killed Morrilton High School student, his mother and sister; NWS says we get a few more mild days before cold weather returns; Perfectly Loved Transitional Living Center to hold gala this weekend; jobless rate inches up in December; Self promoted at F&M; two MHS football players sign to play college ball; area teams wrapping up regular basketball...

Morrilton High School basketball player, his mother and sister perish in weekend auto accident; State tourism on the increase, area facilities to get upgrades in 2025; federal trial set for Pope County casino issue; MHS boys win at Pulaski Academy in an emotional game; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

United Way offering free tax preparation services to certain area residents; Petit Jean Meats announces elimination of red dye in hot dogs; private pesticide operator license class set for tonight; area teams advance in Quiz Bowl; high school basketball teams have big games tonight.

Perryville Chamber applying to Main Street Arkansas to become part of Downtown Network; Extension Service to hold 'Best Care' program for childcare providers; MJHS Quiz Bowl qualifies for state; MHS boys avenge their only conference loss with big win over Clinton.

Menifee Town Council, having missed deadline, to meet tonight to discuss fire department; South Conway County School District Hall of Distinction announces 2025 class; new Plumerville aldermen sworn in; Leadership Conway County to wrap up session in April; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Menifee resolves fire department issue; Sacred Heart Day of Giving successful; Governor proposes no smartphones in schools; ATU student from Bigelow attends Washington DC event; high school basketball preview; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Greenbrier man dies in ATV accident in Faulkner County; Menifee Fire Department has 5:00 p.m. deadline today to make decision about fire department; Quorum Court approves equipment purchase; Baker updates JPs on hospital improvements; Hoover elected to AIA board; athletes named to All-Star teams; important high school basketball matchups tonight; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Former Conway County resident arrested on arson and criminal mischief; state to submit waiver request for Medicaid work requirement; Sacred Heart School's Day of Giving is underway; Willenberg named Arkansas Influencer by AMP; Governor celebrates UCA Aviation Hangar; high school basketball recap; we visit with Tommy Huett with the SCCSD Hall of Distinction.

Local schools recognized, awarded by state for performance; massage parlors in Russellville, elsewhere shut down as part of trafficking sting; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Dogs sweep Robinson; Long named Pre-Season DII All-American; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor: Morrilton Street Department to purchase new equipment; Sacred Heart to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with special events, fundraisers; Morrilton High School's annual Ayer Pageant set for this weekend; review of gas prices; area high schools to play tonight; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Historic snow events across the south test readiness; Munchin' on Main set for March in downtown Morrilton; major HIghway 64 resurfacing project set to begin; ANO self-reports violation by employee; Perfectly Loved to hold fundraising gala; area teams set to play tonight; Pinion, ASU Red Wolves play on national TV tonight; special feature with AEDC's Clint O'Neal.

UACCM and Green Bay Packaging develop partnership for workforce training; Perry County Sheriff's Department recovers items believe stolen by theft ring; progress being made on children's library in downtown Morrilton; LIHEAP Pop-Up Event being held; Criswell headed to East Tennessee State for final season; high school basketball wrap-up; we visit with Mary Wetherington with Perfectly Loved Transit...

MLK Parade, ceremony held in chilly conditions in Morrilton Monday; Adelaide Club finalizes plans for fundraiser; Mentoring 4 Life program seeks to help foster families, others; ARDOT deploys help to Louisiana; Perry named National Student-Athlete of the Week; Sacred Heart visits Nemo Vista tonight; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Duck hunters rescued from Cadron Creek after boat began to sink; Conway couple sentenced in sex sting; state launches new trafficking webpage; Sacred Heart to host Trivia Night; Morrilton boys get back-to-back wins over CAC, PA in conference play.

Arctic Blast to bring dangerously cold temperatures to area early next week; UACCM clock tower project nearing completion; Conway County Sheriff's Office warns of scam; Nemo Vista to host regional baseball and softball tourneys; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Entrepreneurs interested in starting businesses focusing on outdoor recreation invited to special presentation at UACCM; Rep. Beck weighs in on Sanders' legislative agenda; MHS band members earn All-Region honors; Criswell enters portal; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church.

South Conway County School District using learning data to improve results; Royalty owners gather to discuss payment issues; Governor has "State of State" address to open legislative session; high school basketball roundup.

South Conway County School District approves 2025-2026 school year calendar; Morrilton City Council outlaws hunting on all city-owned property, clarifying 1998 ordinance; MLK parade set for Monday in downtown Morrilton; Hope Alive joins Morrilton Chamber, holds ribbon cutting; WRI launches Civic Commitments Guide; area high school basketball teams are in action tonight; we talk with Dean Lowman of...

Snowstorm wrap-up; Conway County Fire Department working to lower insurance rates for residents, improve response times; several meetings set for tonight; Arkansas Legislative Session begins today; Pinion helps ASU to conference win over Troy; other former Devil Dogs contribute at college level.

Weather related information, including travel and cancelations; Tokusen to reportedly close operation in Conway; Rep. Beck to address abandoned mineral rights in legislature; new festival coming to Perry County; UACCM makes plans for 2nd annual fundraising gala.

Conway County Judge reports on efforts made to prepare for winter weather; Sacred Heart names alum awards; Talk Business and Politics reports on Tourism Ticker, local officials talk about local tourism efforts; Stell ties the knot; Morrilton swept by Clinton; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.