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Arkansas State Police investigating fatal incident following high-speed pursuit; Conway County Library doing "Food for Fines" canned food drive; Sacred Heart announces homecoming court; Morrilton High School's football team drops nail biter at Farmington; important high school games set for tonight; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
Forecasted stormy weather prompts rescheduling of Morrilton high school football game at Farmington; arrests made in fatal shooting in Conway; Morrilton Parks and Recreation looking for partnerships for new baseball/softball complex, soccer fields; Morrilton, Bigelow High School bands advance to state marching contests.
Senate committee approves Perry County land use bills; CCEDC applying for grant to improve water access at industrial park; reminder of SBA assistance available following storms, drought in 2024; Morrilton volleyball to play for 3rd place in regional tourney against Clarksville; Sacred Heart sweeps Shirley in basketball; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
Conway police investigating shooting that resulted in death of 17-year-old; Little Rock man dies after colliding with tractor-trailer at Plumerville; Conway County kicks off year-old Bicentennial celebration; Governor makes appointments, including JP positions in Perry, Pope counties; Drug Take Back event planned for Saturday; Morrilton volleyball team advances to state tournament after regional win.
Conway County to hold Bicentennial Kickoff tonight; Petit Jean State Bank donates $50,000 for UACCM's new nursing and health sciences building; Congressman Hill on government shutdown; ASP to step up enforcement of distracted driving laws; Morrilton wins on last-minute heroics at Harrison with more record-setting performances; we wrap up other area high school football and feature "Wonderview Word,' a student-produced segment about the happenings at Wonderview School.
Morrilton's Fall Fest set for Saturday; deadline approaching to make nominations for Chamber awards; new RV park to open near river; Brookridge recognized by Governor for excellence; big night for high school football; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Conway woman perishes in auto accident in Conway County; Bigelow High School says online allegations that a student brought a gun to school are false; National Weather Service encourages storm readiness; Art show to open at the Rialto Gallery tonight during Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday event; it's senior night for Morrilton High School volleyball; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor of the Morrilton First United Methodist Church.
Morrilton City Council approves bond issue for new landfill cell, UTV ordinance; Owens Corning opens new foam insulation plant at Russellville; South Conway County Public School Foundation's Race to the Future fundraiser underway; Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday Farmers Market set for tomorrow; Morrilton has important 5A West conference game at Harrison this week; we visit with Marc Shank and Larry Jackson about an upcoming art show at the Rialto Gallery.
SCCSD hears report to public, approves solar agreement with Koontz; Municipalities with overdue audit reports will continue to have turnback funds withheld; Representative Crawford introduces legislation to aid farmers; UACCM Pageant set for November 1st; Devil Dogs ranked #7 this week; We visit with Conway County Library Director Jay Carter
KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, October 13, 2025 by Rich Moellers
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Plans announced for Conway Co. Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration; Steve Willbanks Award presented to Coach Keith Zackery; UACCM awarded workforce development grant; Perryville Elementary selected for Shade Trees on Playgrounds program; Bigelow High School celebrates Homecoming; We preview the night's high school football action; We visit with Shannon Autrey from the Conway Co. Extension Service
Four to be recognized as lifesavers at Petit Jean State Park; UACCM, Perry County to get TAP Grants; Conway County Fire Department offers Fire Prevention Month tips; Conway County Cleanup winding down; Adelaide Club getting ready for annual Angel Tree effort; MJHS Recognized for improvement on ATLAS test; MHS volleyball wins conference matches; MJHS puts perfect record on the line at Greenbrier; we visit with Sacred Heart Coaches Kyle Duvall and Daniel Johnson.
Conway Police respond to bomb scare; Morrilton's second annual Fall Fest set for next weekend; as county approaches 200th anniversary, we look at the work of former Sheriff Marlin Hawkins; Chamber to host night golf tourney this Friday; high school preview we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.
Willbanks award to honor Keith Zackery; WRI to observe 20th anniversary; Shop with a Cop program raising funds; local students name to All-Region choir; Morrilton High School football team ranked sixth this week.
Robinson Enterprises expanding, relocating to former Arrow building; Eddy announces bid for Conway Co. Clerk; Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hillcreek accident; Harvest of Hope food drive underway; Morrilton Police K9 Thor earns prestigious certification; National 4H Week celebrated; Devil Dogs beat Alma; We visit with Debbie Flowers about Morrilton's Fall Fest
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Perry Co. burglary from 2023 solves after DNA hit; MHS, PHS celebrate Homecoming; Lots of local festivals & events taking place Saturday; Football Friday preview; We visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway Co. Extension Service
Conway Co. Fall Cleanup is next week; MHS hosting band competition on Saturday; Volunteers needed to place on veterans' graves at Elmwood Cemetery; Rural Fire Show is Saturday; Several local teams in action; We visit with Jeremy Kissire and Trent Anderson about Shop with a Cop
Goat Festival is Saturday in Perryville; SCCSD announces vacancy on School Board; Parade part of MHS Homecoming festivities; Local unemployment rates decline in August; MHS Volleyball team drops match at Pottsville; We visit with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway Co. Care Center
Morrilton Chamber taking nominations for annual awards; Baby Box installation begins at Med-Tech; Calhoun Scholarship established at UACCM; Atkins Heritage Fest is Saturday; Model T club to visit Morrilton Depot Museum; Dogs fall out of top five; We visit with Michelle Jones and Holly Tramel with the MHS Homecoming Parade Committee
Morrilton man arrested in connection to Conway shooting; OEM Rescue team helps stranded boater; First responders recognized at Emergency Services Banquet; Plans underway to light up downtown Morrilton for Christmas; Dogs suffer first loss of season; We visit with Julia Dossett Morgan with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
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Big Dam 100 bike race to include parts of Perry County this weekend; deer hunters urged to take samples for free CWD testing; Perry County Chamber organizing road cleanup ahead of Goat Festival; Sacred Heart Oktoberfest is next weekend; Morrilton faces Greenbrier tonight in one of state's top football games; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Development efforts of E.E. Mitchell highlighted as we near 200th anniversary of founding of Conway County; Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet underway today; Music and Market on the Square set for Saturday in Perryville; high school sports preview; we visit with Alyson Rutherford and Rachel Privette with the Nemo Vista PTO Fall Fest.
Morrilton City Council approves landfill bond for expansion; Morrilton Police credited with safe arrest after hostage situation; Perryville School District addresses alleged threat; Officials make public aware of traffic situation around large construction project at paper mill; Morrilton named to "Can't Miss Towns" list; ATU ranked first among regional colleges; Morrilton-Greenbrier game expected to be a shoot-out.
Conway County Quorum Court approves pools of funds to raise salaries, money for 200th celebration; Smith announces run for county judge; Conway County cleanup dates set; Emergency Services banquet to be held Friday; Morrilton ranked second in Class 5A football; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.
South Conway County School District reports improvements in school letter grades; flu shot clinic planned; Koontz Electric celebrates two-year safety milestone; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Country music legend attends cattle conference at Heifer International, performs for crowd; few high school football games played last Friday; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor hopeful for $1.5 million grant for new baseball/softball park; Cleveland Days festival set for next weekend; Nemo Vista students participate in FCCLA convention; Most area high schools have a bye week; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
Greenbrier man perishes in i-40 accident; Question over whether turnback funds can be returned before audit is completed; Children's Library progressing; Lake Conway creates 28 miles of boat lanes; Third Thursday Farmer's Market is today; volleyball teams to play today; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.
City of Morrilton to expand landfill; Plumerville, Menifee, Casa face deadline on turnback funds; two injured in vehicle-mail truck collision; Fougerousse announces run for JP; Conway answering questions about data center; Chamber cancels planned car show; former Morrilton boys basketball player to play pro ball overseas; we talk with Felicia Davenport about upcoming Cleveland Days festival.
Arkansas Goat Festival to be held in Perryville next month; POW/MIA Ceremony on courthouse steps this Friday; UACCM to offer Survey Scholarship thanks to Crafton-Tull; St Mary Bazaar returns; high school sports roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
UACCM's new nursing college to open in October; Boozman addressing farm crisis; fire departments respond to blazes at landfill, residence; Homecoming courts announced at Morrilton, Perryville; high school football roundup; Treasurer John Thursday on Arkansas' 529 college savings plan.
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Perry County Fair continues; Beginnings Preschool to hold travel-themed open house today; local youth participates in exclusive 4H livestock program that toured Texas; Morrilton football has home opener tonight; The Battle of Perry County between Perryville and Bigelow is tonight; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
UACCM sets enrollment record; Logging accident results in serious injuries; Perry County Fair continues; Morrilton High School Band to hold fundraiser; Perryville High School to name football field after former player; we talk with Arden Stamps and Christina Donoho about the Beginnings Preschool open house.
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.
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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
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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.
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