KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

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...

Court rejects challenge to signature gathering on casino measure, still to decide on wording of ballot issue; South Conway County School Board approves purchase of more weapons detection devices; Morrilton City Council to meet tonight; final Third Thursday Farmers Market set for this week; City of Conway to get road improvement funds; it's Senior Night for Morrilton High School volleyball; we talk...

Local law enforcement to once again raise money for 'Shop with a Cop' holiday program; South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; junior high math teacher at MJHS recognized; ATU's new president makes inaugural address; UACCM Nursing accepting applications for 2025 program; Morrilton football improves to 6-0 for the first time since 1979; we talk with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilt...

Emergency responders honored at annual banquet; no relief in sight for drought conditions; county cleanup wrapping up; Hendrix recognized by OSU; Morrilton football team looking for 6th consecutive win, Perryville looks for 5th in a row; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

UACCM to hold 'Topping Out' ceremony for new nursing and health sciences building; plans being finalized for Morrilton Fall Fest; Summit Utilities to initiate rate increase; Tourism Ticker shows tourism tax revenue at an all-time high in June; Morrilton to host Clinton in volleyball tonight; we talk with Jeremy Kissire and Trent Anderson about the 'Shop with a Cop' program.

Emergency Services banquet to feature guest speaker Zimmerman; lane to be closed on Highway 9 near Perryville for several months for bridge replacement; Keep Arkansas Beautiful encouraging cleanup efforts; MHS football team to make its longest road trip of the season; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Morrilton Police Department says rumor of three at Morrilton High School was not credible; October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Harvest of Hope food drive underway for Conway County Care Center; MHS football still ranked fifth in Class 5A; we talk with Diane Barnes and Phyllis Everette about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As wildfire danger increases, Conway County now placed under burn ban; Faulkner County accident fatal to Greenbrier teen; today's the deadline for voter registration; Conway County Fall Cleanup is underway; it's National 4H Week; Morrilton football improves to 5-0 after slipping past Alma; Perryville, Bigelow still unbeaten in conference football; we talk with Mary Wood with The Safe Place about D...

Firefighters stop blaze that threatened structures on Petit Jean Mountain; judge orders Secretary of State to count disputed petition signatures on medical marijuana measure; Atkins Heritage Festival set for Saturday; Airport Fly-In to bring in aircraft from around region to Morrilton; Morrilton takes an undefeated record to Alma; we talk with Amanda Jones about the Sacred Heart Oktoberfest.

Arkansas Goat Festival set for this weekend in Perryville; lawsuit filed regarding marijuana measure; 'Heed the Call' event planned for domestic violence awareness; local jobless rates decline, reversing three-month trend; Angel Tree now accepting applications; MHS volleyball starts second half of conference season; MJHS football seeking first win; MHS football goes to Alma with a perfect record;...

New DNA evidence ties suspect to Morgan Nick's abduction; CC Sheriff's Office seizes over 500 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop; SH holding Oktoberfest this weekend; Williams named new executive director of MHRC; Rockefeller advisor and pilot to be inducted in AR Aviation Hall of Fame; Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry among new AR Food HOF inductees; Local sports update; We visit with Cindy Lucariello with th...

Secretary of State disqualifies marijuana ballot issue; Plumerville to hold annual reunion this weekend; local playwright's 'Killing Time' to be presented as dinner theatre at Rialto Arts Center; Senator Boozman says lawmakers need to work together to avoid year-end shutdown; undefeated MHS football team ranked in top 5 in class 5A; we talk with Felicia Davenport with the Cleveland Community Park...

Arrest made in Conway shooting; Boozman discusses new fire department restrictions; Koontz Electric passes another safety milestone; Petit Jean Cemetery to present 'Ghostly Halloween' event; new fire chief working to lower ISO ratings countywide; MHS gets conference opening Homecoming win to improve to 4-0; we talk with Diane Barnes and Gladys Maltbia about 'Women To Women Table Talk.'

Petit Jean Car Swap Meet continues, includes big events Saturday; Morrilton High School, Perryville High School to hold Homecoming events and games tonight; Conway man arrested on pornography charges; SWN-Chesapeake merger set; lots of high school football on tap for tonight; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Petit Jean Auto Swap Meet underway today; Conway County Fall Cleanup set for next month; Rural Fire Show to honor firefighters at Conway event; lots of local sports tonight and tomorrow night; we talk with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation about 'Pups in the Pool' and other parks and rec activities.