KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Perry County Fair continues; Morrilton High School has large number of concurrent students; food banks to get large donation of rice from Arkansas farmers; Motor'n Morrilton car show set for September 26; high school sports roundup; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Morrilton City Council passes 2nd reading allowing UTVs on city streets; South Conway County School Board approves operating budget; Perry County Fair continues; Turquoise Squirrel opens 2nd location at UACCM; Genealogy library to be staffed by volunteers; high school sports roundup.

Perry County Fair is underway; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; Hill hoping to see farm relief; high school football recap.

Week 1 Genesis of Conway Football Preview Show

Weekly Genesis of Conway Football Preview Show

UACCM cuts ribbon on clock tower, names in honor of McKuin; Conway County Fair continues, Perry County Fair starts tomorrow; Conway voters to decide on tax proposals; high school football preview; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Fair continues; Keep Arkansas Beautiful cleanup, local cleanup efforts to get underway; Harvest of Hope food drive approaching; local sports preview; we talk with members and leaders of the Morrilton High School Band.

Conway County Fair Parade is tonight, midway to open; Historians preparing for 200th anniversary of Conway County's founding; Morrilton Police make arrest in theft of items; Faulkner County jailer arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with inmate; Morrilton's football team remains ranked #4 in Class 5A; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Conway County Fair gets underway, pageant and talent winners announced; addiction recovery company with local ties files for bankruptcy; UACCM to host 'Retirement Reality' community education class; Morrilton opens season with win at Russellville.

Weekend fires destroy two homes in Conway Co.; Conway Co. Fair takes place this week; Arkansas farms facing potential shutdown; State tourism revenue down in early 2025; We recap weekend football action

The Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show for Week 0 2025

Neal appointed as Conway County Coroner; ruling issued in Pope County Casino appeal; fire departments, rescue crews busy on Thursday; GBP promotes two former Morrilton mill managers to upper leadership positions; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Longtime Perry County business, community leader passes; Pottsville, Hector appoint mayors; Conway County Quorum Court to address coroner vacancy; hot wing festival coming to Morrilton; sports previews; we talk with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Conway County Fire Department outlines upcoming projects; May Hope Moose Industrial Park nearing certification; Birdtown Park to host car show; Harris Brake Lake ranked first for lakeside living; Forbes' best employers in Arkansas list includes six with connections to Morrilton; high school sports preview; we talk with Barrie Berry and Aaron Flowers about the upcoming Morrilton Madness Hot Wing Festival.

Active shooter threat at UA campus found to be false; Conway County making plans for bicentennial celebration; Moix announces run for Perry County Judge; Quorum Court meets; volleyball teams to play tonight; preview of Friday's football openers; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Officials announce another arrest made in connection with Conway mass shooting; Conway County Fair pageants held this weekend, fair is next week; Perryville Fire Department awarded grant to purchase turnout gear; burn ban in effect, local firefighters busy with grass and brush fires; ribbon cutting held at Lee Lee's Bakery; high school football season gets underway this week; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Perry County fair coming soon; Morrilton High School improves ranking among schools in state; Rialto to present 'Steel Magnolias' next month; ATU to addressed deferred maintenance; Maroon and Gray game set for tonight at MHS; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Decker resigns position as Coroner; South Conway County School District learning plans; Fair Talent Show is tonight; preview games continue; we visit with Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church.

High winds damage Springfield Post Office, county remains under burn ban; Hector City Council sees resignations; fire at cedar yard; Mayor touts street projects in the hopper; Perryville to hold 'Music and Market' event this weekend; Morrilton scrimmages Conway in football; we talk with Tessie Mix about the Perry County Fair.

Conway County, Perry County added to list of counties with burn bans; UACCM nursing program posts 100% pass rate on NCLEX; Ashby recognized for work with veterans; Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday Farmers' Market is this week; Morrilton to play Conway in pre-season scrimmage tonight; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

UACCM clock tower to be dedicated in September; local entertainers have projects forthcoming in September; Game and Fish approve funding for several local projects; Safe Haven Baby Box coming to Morrilton with final donation recorded; you'll be able to see several local high school teams in pre-season action this week; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.

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 clip at Branson show.

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 department.

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 excessive heat events; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

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 pageants.

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.

Perry County man, 75, receives 15-year sentence for production of CSAM; Russellville couple arrested for torture of 7-year-old; bill to transfer US Forest Service building to Perry County advances in House; UACCM Nursing Center almost complete; MHS reports record numbers in AP testing; Koontz ranked first among electrical subcontractors; Hillcreek FD responds in highway fuel spill.

Morrilton man arrested in stabbing assault of his mother; South Conway County School Board approves extra-curricular budgets; State announces funding for county fairs; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held tomorrow; we visit with Tiffany Landon about the First United Methodist Church VBS.

Morrilton City Council authorizes Mayor to seek grant for new baseball and softball complex; Report shows Conway County has highest year-over-year sales tax collection so far in 2025; Virden to seek re-election to Court of Appeals; Moose Home Tour attracts many; seven more Hogs drafted by MLB; we talk to Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Overnight fire destroys vacant home in Morrilton; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Literacy Action program comes to Conway County; Youth Art Show opens at Rialto tonight; River tonnage down; Berry gets another D1 offer.

Huett announces run for Conway County Sheriff; Morrilton Police warn of uptick in vehicle break-ins; Koontz completing major water project; Chamber to host Lunch and Learn about homebuying; Wayne Farms opens new mill; Parks and Rec registering for baseball, softball, volleyball; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.