KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Morrilton Chamber conducts branding survey, using results to plan promotional work; Morrilton Primary School's ABC preschool earns top marks in region from UA, second in state; Beginnings Preschool also earns awards; American Legion to hold flag retirement event this Sunday for Flag Day; UACCM examines alignment with UA system pillars; Russellville School District has options in filling empty board seat, must act quickly; Morrilton Parks and Rec to host baseball and softball camps this summer; we visit with Dianne Barnes and Bill Holt for the Conway County History Museum.

Morrilton man facing murder charge connected to death of a one-year-old; Conway County, Perry County Farm Families of the Year profiled; local gas prices below national average; jobless rates declined locally; unfilled Russellville School District seat may be up to the Quorum Court; Conway baseball player named Player of Year; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Morrilton City Council purchases land from sewer department for additional landfill cell; Miller uses AI tools to create depiction of coin flip that determined name of city; fire chief attends executive training; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, June 8, 2026 by Rich Moellers

UA system board increases tuition at UACCM; Drought Monitor report shows improvement in conditions; OEM makes water rescue at Brewer Lake; Petit Jean Swap Meet to be held later this month; Braums holds groundbreaking in Conway; Pope County to cease accepting tires at county shop; AAA announces conference assignments for Spring sports; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry County Chamber holds banquet and awards; Phillips bows out of District 44 runoff; The Sound of Music to open at the Rialto; Cotton discusses developments in Middle East; we visit with farmer Robert Stobaugh about the water shortage and its effects on agriculture.

Election held in Pope, Van Buren counties to fill District 44 House seat; Morrilton Civic Alliance reforms, hears from Arkansas Community Foundation at meeting; Morrilton High School Golden Reunion planned for later this month; firefighters get training at Fireboat School; Conway County Library children's program underway; Russellville City Corporation investigating alleged theft; horseshoe tournament planned for this weekend; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Water Department manager says involuntary curtailment won't affect livestock producers yet; late night storms lead to fire, downed trees, power outages; Perry County Chamber to hold annual banquet tonight; DAR to hold dedication of Petit Jean gravesite; Care Center reopens after renovations; Leslie named interim director of Southern Christian Children's Home; we visit with Trent Reese and Auburn Freeman about the Rialto Theatre's upcoming production of The Sound of Music.

Kidd sentenced on arson, criminal mischief charges; Jail officials recommending expansion to house up to 40 additional inmates; New St. Vincent Hospital president impressed with local operation; Hoelzeman wins truck at Bazaar; local student-athletes recognized as All-State Tournament team members; we visit with Jerry Smith and David Norman of the Morrilton High School Golden Reunion.

Quorum Court hears update on water supply, rain raises lake level 8 inches; Sacred Heart Bazaar is this weekend; two new local businesses hold ribbon cuttings; downpours lead to accidents on I-40; watch out for military traffic in coming weeks; Long gets first win as a pro pitcher; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service, along with extension intern Haydn Richardson.

Museum of Automobiles to observe 50th anniversary with special events this weekend; Morrilton Municipal Airport obtains weather station; Stell signs with new label; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; area student-athletes named All-State; we visit with Dale Gifford of the Conway County Regional Water Distribution District.

GBP signs pilot agreement with Conway Co. for $1 billion expansion; Arson trial for Koyt Kidd underway in Pope Co.; Perry Chamber Banquet coming up June 2nd; Care Center remains closed this week for renovations; One lane of Toad Suck bridge to be closed June 2nd; Perryville hires new baseball coach; We visit with Beula Ivy from the Museum of Automobiles

American Legion holds service for Memorial Day at Elmwood Cemetery; Rialto Community Arts Center to produce The Sound of Music next month; UACCM holding a variety of summer camps; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

New summer food distribution for kids starts this week; Vacant Morrilton home damaged by fire; Livestock producers facing growing concern of Asian longhorned tick; ATU tuition rates to increase

Moose Street Moose now stands majestically atop a large boulder; Perryville 'Music and Market' on Saturday among several Memorial Day weekend activities in area; Conway Police say no danger following threat made at junior high; Sacred Heart Bazaar is next weekend; ATU holds fire academy, new tech demonstrated; CHI-SVM Auxiliary holds drawing; sports camp opportunities for kids in coming weeks; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Board discusses Brewer Lake water level, conservation may move to involuntary June 1; Morrilton hospital exec named President of St. Vincent Infirmary; fire departments extinguish structure fires; NWS forecaster says stationary front should bring good rainfall to area over next few days; SCCSD board handles personnel matters, bus purchases; Conway County Fair Board announces scholarship recipients; school announce coaching changes; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Voluntary water conservation efforts could become involuntary if there's no significant rain by June 1; Mayor touts several ongoing downtown revitalization projects; Morrilton Curbside promoting local dining this summer; Presyterian Church to host speaker on new homeless park in SWLR; mural being painted at new local restaurant; we feature "Wonderview Word," a student-produced program of goings-on in the Wonderview School District.

Vilonia man facing charges in slaying; UACCM awards over 1000 certificates and degrees at graduation; area mostly sees population increase in Census estimates; SCCSD recognizes retiring teachers, staff, others; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held this week; couple seriously injured in accident at car wash; new football coach named at Perryville; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

US Census Bureau says Morrilton, Conway County have grown over three percent; Car wash owner says business is down 75%, and that's just fine with him; mural developed in partnership with MIS students unveiled at City Hall; Downtown Pocket Park renovations expected to be completed by early summer; Riverview Baptist to participate in state EFA program for the first time; roundup of high school state tournament results; we visit with Dustin Taylor with Main Street Morrilton.

Ten-year historic levels of Brewer Lake, long-term prospects for additional water supply; two arrested after State Police say street race caused accident; Atkins Council meets, discusses improvements to park, Picklefest; two women with local ties profiled in "501Der Women" issue of magazine; Buc-ee's announces planned opening date for Arkansas store; Wonderview girls, Morrilton girls, Nemo Vista boys advance to round two of state tournament; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Mural created by Morrilton Intermediate School students in collaboration with UCA to be unveiled Friday; UACCM to graduate 700 at ceremony Saturday; Registration underway for next class of Leadership Conway County; Parks and Recreation offering special passes to Playland for the summer; GBP-AK featured in recycling industry magazine; high school softball, baseball, soccer state tournaments begin today; we visit with Rick Houston with the Conway County History Museum.

South Conway County School Board approves an English and Language Arts curriculum to align K-6; Board approves multiple personnel issues, hears excellence awards; Norris earns recognition at ABC Awards; public hearing held to discuss Conway Data Center; local student named 4H Teen Star; high school baseball and softball state tournaments set for this week; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Conway County Regional Water District provides update to Morrilton City Council; City Council grants approval for Laidback Lounge to serve alcohol; Care Center to close Friday for two weeks due to expansion; Koontz Electric earns Eagle Award at ABC; Mayor says paving project to begin today; CT scanner blessed; Casa gets grant for community center; Morrilton native named head girls' basketball coach at North Little Rock; area teams gearing up for state tournaments; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

Arisa Health closing over two dozen locations, including its Morrilton office; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; two women airlifted following UTV accident; roundup of activity from the Conway County Fire Department; Beck touts tax cuts, saying the move makes the state more competitive; iconic Russellville restaurant closes; five Conway County baseball and softball teams, three Perry County teams advance to state tournaments.

What a great ending for Morrilton softball in this 4A-3 Regional Semifinal!

Family of boy with extremely rare condition seeking Medicaid waiver, placed on long waiting list; man rescued from lake; fire department holding fundraiser for family that lost their home; large crowd of contractors from several states gather at UACCM for safety seminar; National Day of Prayer observance at Conway County Courthouse; country star Bryan White performs at Rialto; five local teams play in Regionals today, will play in state next week; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perryville restaurant halts plans to seek alcohol permit after landlord scotches plan; special session wraps up with passage of tax cuts; Care Center's cereal drive underway; Kuettle recognized for service; Crains launch tourism consultancy; high school baseball and softball regional tournaments underway, as we plan six broadcasts today; we visit with Scott McDonald, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton, about today's National Day of Prayer.

Conway County Regional Water manager says customers are heeding requests to reduce water usage; Conway man jailed on capital murder of infant; officials work a pair of unrelated chases; country star Bryan White to perform in Morrilton Thursday; South Conway County School District promoting summer meal programs for kids; Regional baseball and softball tournaments to begin tomorrow; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

National Weather Service says short-term outlook isn't great for rainfall to replenish Brewer Lake; Missing Pope County woman located safe; South Conway County School District names Teachers, Staff of the Year; Sacred Heart Bazaar to be held at the end of the month; Moose House offering free tours as part of county's bicentennial; regular baseball and softball seasons come to an end as regional tournament brackets are now in place; we visit with country music star Bryan White ahead of his concert at the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton this Thursday.

Southern Christian Home in Morrilton celebrates 100th anniversary; repairs complete to Lone Grove Road; Conway County firefighters work two vehicle fires; jobless rates fall; local residents are among recipients of Single Parent Scholarship; possible renovations to Lake Atkins, Game and Fish seeking comments; Morrilton baseball, softball wrapping up regular season today with regional tournaments later this week; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Morrilton man, 'career criminal,' behind bars on federal charges; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for annual awards; Chartons named Farm Family of the Year locally; Governor calls special session for next week to address tax cuts; UACCM holds Mock Crisis event for nursing students; OBI to hold blood drive at Toad Suck Daze, donors have opportunity to win trip; Conway County Library to offer summer reading program for children; Byers named head girls' coach at Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Distribution District Board holds special meeting to discuss water shortage, offers short-term, long-term solutions; Davis elected Senate Pro-Tempore Designate as fiscal session ends; Head-on crash sends three to hospitals; Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says recent county cleanup was successful; Morrilton High School baseball headed to postseason after double-header sweep of Robinson; Morrilton softball team clinches conference championship; lots of other baseball and softball results; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation about alternatives to swimming pool closure.

Update on water shortage; CCEDC, city leaders attend grant presentation in Little Rock for new water line; Saint Vincent Morrilton brings new $1.3 million CT scanner online; Menifee Mayor discusses park improvements, other plans in presentation to Rotarians; Dispatchers assist man trapped in vehicle while help arrives; Morrilton Chamber to host Outdoor Business Pitch contest; UACCM SkillsUSA chapter excels in competition; Wonderview's Dockery signs to play basketball at Central Baptist; high school baseball and softball games postponed until today; we visit with Woneda Grayham of Our Blood Institute.

Hospital renovation costs come in $3 million over budget, officials working on scale and seeking other funds; Quorum Court passes library matter regarding renovation of downtown facility; Perryville restaurant seeks beer and wine permit; fire destroys Conway County home; Sacred Heart student signs to enter seminary; UALR genealogist who assisted in Conway County cold case profiled; games scheduled today if no rain; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, April 27, 2026 by Rich Moellers

Morrilton sales tax collections continue trending upward, now over $100k from this time last year; Petit Jean Farmer's Market set for Saturday, includes strawberry festival, live music, hot air balloon; Petit Jean Garden Club to hold annual sale Saturday; Morrilton Devil Dogs well represented on All-Star basketball teams; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton City Pool to be closed this summer due to water shortage; Regional Water says they won't hinder local businesses that depend on water unless supply worsens; South Conway County School District recognizes outstanding student and staff accomplishments; Vinson Chapel decoration to be held this weekend; Hughes Hall on Arkansas Tech Campus reopened after renovation; high school baseball and softball games on the calendar today; we visit with Ginny Murray and Annette Miller of the Petit Jean Garden Club.

Conway County Community Foundation awards 'Giving Tree Grants' to multiple agencies; Voluntary water curtailment request continues; South Conway County School Board awards raises to staff; Morrilton High School named to GreatSchools list; high school baseball and softball roundup; the 'Wonderview Word' program updates listeners on happens at the school.

Perry County Extension Service working with Heifer Project to offer equipment rental service to producers; UACCM Career Fair to be held this week; it's National Library Week, and Conway County Library is offering special programs; Fire Departments conduct training and tests; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

SCCSD holds Hall of Distinction induction; Green Bay Packaging says crane collapsed during overnight storm, no injuries; SCCSD school board to meet tonight; UACCM to host author of book about 1921 basketball team; MHS Awards Assembly is this week; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Blake Erbach of the Perry Co. Extension Service and Christine Hernandez of Heifer International.

Historic drought designation in Perry County, recent rains not enough to replenish water supply in Conway County; Nemo Vista holds ribbon cutting for new building; Communities Unlimited holds meeting to discuss grant funds; new legislation offers better insurance coverage for care of brain injuries; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Children's Library project back on track; Conway School District admin building struck by bullet; horseback group bringing awareness to foster care to come to Morrilton today; Perryville students observe mock crash ahead of prom, graduation season; report: Conway data center undergoing study; if weather holds out, there will be lots of high school baseball and softball today; we visit with Pastor Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

CCEDC obtains $1.67 million grant for new water line; 13 year old arrested in Conway bomb threat; Morrilton City Council addresses zoning issues; Morrilton Primary School holding Kindergarten registration event; Corder profiled by Arkansas trucking magazine; rain in forecast, wildfire risk increasing, water conservation order in place; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Richard McCaskill about the Faith to Recover Golf Tournament.

School Counts recognizes 140 Conway County graduating seniors; Conway County Fire Chief expects no significant changes in response during water conservation effort; Rep. Westerman touts SPEED Act for economic development; law enforcement remind drivers not to drive under the influence ahead of "4/20" marijuana day; Morrilton drops non-conference softball game to Sheridan, we look at other high school baseball and softball games; we visit with Conway County Library Director Jay Carter.

Petit Jean Extension Homemakers celebrate 100 years as a club; vehicle reported stolen in Little Rock recovered in Perry County waterway; UACCM transfer program expanding; Morrilton City Council to meet tonight; high school baseball and softball roundup.

Spring Conway County Cleanup wraps up this weekend; UCA becomes the latest campus to join "One Pill Can Kill" initiative; UACCM to host "Retirement Reality" seminar; UP working on train tracks through Conway County; TOLM project in Hot Springs completed; Petit Jean State Bank makes donation to Rialto; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey from the Conway County Extension Service and Karen Hoffard and Coe Wilson from the Extension Homemakers.

UACCM Ranked 4th out of 22 community colleges in Arkansas; Leadership Conway County graduates this year's class; Childcare Aware to hold family fun event Saturday; Morrilton Car-Mart among 42 stores closed; Governor touts LEARNS act in State of State address; area fire departments busy with response efforts; cleanup continues; water conservation request reminders; large number of weekend activities in the area; Morrilton gets conference win over Heber Springs; we visit with Jerry Smith of the Conway County History Museum.

Fourche River Outdoors Fest set for this weekend; Rain chances are slight for this weekend, water conservation effort underway; Communities Unlimited to hold event Saturday at Morrilton Pocket Park; Governor declares disaster for drought; Morrilton Police warn of text messaging scam; Morrilton wins two run-rule games at Heber Springs; more high school baseball and softball profiled; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Conway County Regional Water encouraging water conservation; Fourgerousse wins JP seat via coin flip; Conway County School Counts to hold ceremony for qualifying grads; Kelly hired as head football coach at PA; we visit with Carol Crockett and Dana Cockrum of Childcare Aware.

Brush fire near active natural gas well successfully extinguished; Conway Firefighters called to hospital, patients briefly evaluated; Conway County Spring Cleanup begins today; Election Commission to meet to open a provisional ballot in JP race; Perryville Alumni Association to meet Thursday; high school softball and baseball roundup; we learn about an economic development issue on November's ballot.

Pope County works with multiple agencies to make large dug bust; Perry County 4H to host 'Outdoor Day'; Morrilton Primary School to hold registration for ABC preschool next week; Arvest Bank's food drive underway; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.