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Hundred of bicyclists expected as 'Arkansas Graveler' ride makes overnight stop in Morrilton; Conway County Library's Summer Reading Program to kick off Saturday; State Police remind motorist of Move Over law; local student-athletes and coaches named to All-Star baseball, softball and soccer; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
Nemo Vista School District breaks ground on new building that connects existing buildings and improves safety on campus; Conway County Care Center exceeds goal for cereal drive; state launches pilot program for outdoor education to support tourism efforts; AAA realigning sports conferences; we talk with Beula Ivy with the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean about next week's auto swap meet and show.
Green Bay Packaging's $1B 'Power Pack' expansion groundbreaking held, called the largest-ever investment in Central Arkansas; Mural now complete on downtown building soon to be home to children's library; early plans announced for Perry County Fair; Free Fishing Weekend; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.
Murder charges filed in Yell County; Perry County investigators make arrests in child pornography cases; Perry County Chamber banquet is tonight; Camp inducted into Arkansas County Hall of Fame; Stell's music deal expanded; college baseball playoffs update; we talk with Jay Carter, Conway County Librarian.
Perry County man found guilty in production, possession of child pornography; Sacred Heart School Bazaar draws hundreds, winners announced for raffle prizes; Perry County Chamber to start 'Music and Market' event this month; Dicamba restrictions detailed; watch out for military convoys on area highways; UACCM's Foundation golf tournament set for this Thursday.
Search continues for escaped murderer; Sacred Heart Bazaar is this weekend; Pope County Sheriff resigns; Severance Tax projected to have two-year slide; city pool now open; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Forecasters call for a warm, dry weekend; Atkins names new high school principal; Chamber to host 'Lunch and Learn' series; jobless report; UA softball standout earns high honors; we talk wtih Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.
Faulkner County accident fatal to 24-year-old woman; several South Conway County School District teachers awarded merit pay for test scores; Arkansas Graveler bike ride to come to Morrilton next month; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart School about this weekend's bazaar.
Fourth suspect nabbed in shooting at UCA; Antique auto swap meet set for June on Petit Jean; Morrilton High School's Golden Reunion to bring in class of 1975; "CATCH My Breath" program targets youth vaping; Razorback baseball set to host regional this weekend; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ruff announces candidacy for Conway Co. Treasurer; Baker gives update on hospital upgrades; SH Bazaar is next weekend; McKennon among those appointed to state boards; MHS soccer plays for first state title; We visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway Co. Extension Service
Med Tech EMS, Abundant Life Pregnancy Resource Center partner on baby box; fentanyl, cocaine discovered on 18-wheeler on I-40 in Pope County; County Judge discusses negotiations with solar company about tax abatement; South Conway County School Board accepts resignations, hires personnel; Morrilton soccer team makes final preparations for state championship game; new MHS baseball coach promoted; we feature the story of Fyter with an extended interview with Mike Newman.
Jones to run for re-election as Perry County Sheriff; Davis announces campaign for Conway County Coroner; UACCM graduation held this weekend, registration underway for next terms; MHS soccer team prepares for historic state championship bid; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.
Political announcements include retirements of Assessor, Coroner, intentions by Maxwell to run for Judge and Gatling to run for Assessor; Quorum Court meets; MHS soccer to play for first-ever boys' championship; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
Andrews announces run for Conway County Judge; UACCM Workforce touts unique programs in welding, drilling; Local band Fyter's unreleased records now available as a second album; Atkins hires superintendent; Berkemeyer honored by Trucker's association; Torch Run to come through Morrilton this morning; MHS boys soccer to play for state championship; Sacred Heart softball ends season in softball semifinal; we talk with Stan Willis and Earle Eichenberger about the MHS Golden Reunion Brunch.
USPS changes in logistics results in change for Morrilton post office; UACCM to hold graduation Saturday; Conway's population tops 70K; Perry County Sheriff recovers stolen items; Conway woman accused of abuse of vulnerable person; state feral hog eradication program seeing results; area teams advance in state softball, baseball, soccer tournaments; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
KVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, May 15, 2025
Kissire to seek Sheriff's office in 2026; South Conway County School Board approves several personnel matters, Kindergarten literacy program; Green Bay Packaging recognized by Conway chamber; Pope County voters turn down tax to build and fund new jail and 911 center; Koontz takes home industry awards; area teams head to state tournaments tomorrow; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.
Suspect arrested in Yell County shooting death; Gunderman to retire from Collector's position, two announce plans to run for the position; Morrilton City Council passes measure related to limb collection; high school teams prep for state tournaments, as we plan our coverage; Hoelzeman earns honors in college softball.
Fire damages home on Lake Overcup; Pope County voters to decide on sales tax for new jail, 911 center; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Faulkner County to hold MMR vaccine clinic after third measles case reported; Sacred Heart softball, Morrilton baseball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball set to play in state tournaments this week; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.
Prosecutor says use of deadly force was justified in Faulkner County earlier this year; CCCEC begins using device and training that encourages conversation at daycares to improve early outcomes; Sacred Heart rings bells as new pope announced; Morrilton baseball, Sacred Heart softball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball headed to state tournaments; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Congressman Hill introduces bill to transfer Forest Service building to Perry County; Care Center's cereal drive wrapping up this week; Sacred Heart Bazaar set for May 30-31; ASP hold memorial for fallen officers; rain moves 4A regional tournament from Morrilton to Robinson; other local high school teams to play in 1A at Center Ridge; we talk with Becca Caldwell of AEDC about rural economic development.
Escaped murder suspect caught in Morrilton last summer has court appearance; Sheriff Mike Smith to retire at end of this term; Legislative session ends; Nemo Vista FCCLA raising funds to attend Nationals; Hendrix gets grant to restore historic dormitory; baseball and softball regionals to start Thursday; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.
Farm Bureau announces county Farm Families of the Year; as school year ends, UACCM prepares for graduation ceremonies; Tourism Ticker shows increase; Dunlap named to 'Fast 15' group; Five MHS pitchers combine for a one-hit shutout; seven area teams to play in regional tournaments; we talk with Caleigh Pennebaker, Wyatt Pettry and Whitney Howe with Nemo Vista FCCLA.
SCCSD names Teachers of the Year; Chamber holds ribbon cuttings; two local students recognized as ATU Tradition Keepers; regional tournaments set for baseball and softball.
Quorum Court considering tax abatement for large solar project; Judge orders pause on enforcement of crypto mining regulations; mid-week storms cause damage at Rabbit Ridge; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for awards; Conway's Toad Suck Daze starts today; local students earn Conway County Fair Board scholarships; Long sets win record at Harding; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
South Conway County School Board approves staff raises, summer maintenance; Perryville Chamber makes application to join Main Street Downtown Network; Perryville student to tour Washington D.C., Philadelphia as part of First Electric Youth Tour; district tournaments, other high school sports roundup.
Community-spread measles case reported in Faulkner County; Plumerville man wins $50K in lottery; Judge calls recent spring cleanup a success; Hope Alive pitches partnership to Conway County Quorum Court; Morrilton splits double-header at Robinson; we talk with Greg Donaldson of the Petit Jean Relationship Ministry.
Food processing operation coming to Blackwell, other economic development projects; Conway County Quorum Court meets; Southern Christian Home to hold Homecoming this weekend; first 'Rialto Rewind' movie afternoon to be held Sunday; high school sports roundup; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.
Conway Police hold press conference to update public on recent shootings; City holds ceremony to remember toddler who died in building collapse 14 years ago at site of new children's library; community comes together to celebrate Henry Turner's 100th birthday; local American Legion recognized for 'Wreaths Across America' efforts; high school sports roundup; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.
High school students witness Mock Crash aimed at preventing driving under influence; American Legion to hold Family Day, VA consultations; Jessica Virden-Mallett named president of attorneys assocation, her father Bart named Judge of the Year; High school sports roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
Mural dedication at children's library to be held Sunday afternoon, ahead of completion, to recognize girl who was killed on the site; UACCM to host student recognition event tonight; ATU-Ozark student from Perryville inducted into honor society; AG launches financial fraud task force; high school games likely to be rescheduled due to forecasted rain; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.
Longtime business, farming leader Hall Calhoun passes; South Conway County School District shows improvements at three campuses; Royalty bill signed; Morrilton Parks and Recreation to hold Youth Obesity Class, funded by grant; Russellville School District names new Superintendent; MHS coding champs; high school sports roundup; we visit with Joann Gardenhire for the Vinson Chapel Cemetery Decoration Day.
Weather Service confirms tornado; Conway County Care Center's cereal drive is underway; Library plans summer reading program; high school sports roundup.
Pope Francis passes; UCA reports weekend shooting; fire destroys home west of Morrilton; weekend tornado uproots trees, no injuries reported; UACCM construction project on track; ISO visit expected tomorrow; high school sports roundup; we visit with Gary Lovell with the American Legion.
Wet weather in store for Easter weekend; Perryville senior wins Beta's top scholarship; School Counts holds recognition ceremony; high school sports roundup; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
Giving Tree grants announced; Leadership Conway County class completes course, community project; Legislative Session ends; UACCM to hold camps this summer; high school sports roundup; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.
Conway Mayor, Police hold press conference regarding mass shooting; natural gas royalty bill approved; Morrilton City Council partners with Conway County Economic Development Corporation to get aggressive on retail recruitment; CHI-SVM's new stroke response program has already saved six; Governor proposes restrictions on SNAP; high school sports roundup; we spotlight the Arkansas Farm Bureau's new Farm Trail program.
Names released of two fatal victims in mass shooting at Conway park; South Conway County School Board hears about Kindergarten 'Nurturing Minds' program; fight at Morrilton High School requires response by Morrilton Police, Med Tech EMS; Royalty Owner bill set for final vote in House today; high school sports roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
Conway Police investigating mass shooting at park that killed two; Perryville man killed in Saline County auto accident; SCCSD holds 'Hall of Distinction' banquet; producers reporting delayed planting following rains earlier this month; Governor delays tax deadline for those affected by flooding; Perry Chamber announces plans for banquet; we look at the agendas for meetings tonight, have a roundup of high school sports, and visit with Jay Carter, librarian at the Conway County Library in Morrilton.
Conway County couple arrested in retail theft sting; Representative Beck's bill to benefit GBP expansion passes, royalty owners bill to be voted on; Conway County cleanup wrapping up; high school sports roundup; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Tri-Peaks Tourism Association holds awards banquet; Conway takes steps to try to land large data center; Petit Jean Mountain Community Association to meet tonight, discuss park master plan; Nemo Vista FFA to hold fundraiser this weekend; high school sports roundup; we visit with Michael Frazier and Austin Foshee about the TOLM Foundation Pickleball Tourney.
Royalty bill clears Senate committee, heads to floor; Opportunity Zone program amended by legislature; MHS students receive honors; Main Street Morrilton finalizing plans for Farmers Market; high school sports roundup; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.
Beck bill to benefit Green Bay Packaging expansion heads to Senate committee today, while another regarding transparency in royalty payments gets another chance before the Senate; Taber Extrusions breaks ground on major expansion at Russellville; Morrilton High School, School Counts set award ceremonies; high school baseball and softball roundup; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton about the upcoming farmer's market.
Flood warning in effect; impact of severe weather, stories of heroic rescues; county cleanup underway; new Morrilton Police officers; Hendrix announces $1 million gift; baseball and softball to resume after storms postponed games; we visit with Tiffany Landon of the First United Methodist Church.
Flood warning to go into effect this weekend; weather cancels planned festival in Perry County; economic incentive bill passes to benefit $1 billion expansion by Green Bay Packaging; Hollis County Store highlighted in AAA Magazine article; more 'good news' about Morrilton Rotary, UACCM and the Rialto theatre; weather causes shifts in sports schedules; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
Severe weather impacts state, flooding expected through Saturday; Conway County Care Center launches annual Cereal Drive; Rialto to hold auditions for 'Little Shop' in April; MHS soccer teams get conference wins over Huntsville; baseball and softball teams scheduled to play today, though postponements are likely due to field conditions.
Flood watch in effect as dangerous, rare weather event expected; Morrilton Police review protocols for safe rooms; Beck introduces bill to aid Green Bay Packaging with major expansion; Hot Spring man arrested in Morrilton moments after truck theft; circus in Perryville tonight; Sacred Heart alum named UALR's Workforce Development Director; high school baseball and softball roundup; we talk with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.
Conway County Spring Cleanup to be held next week; Morrilton Chamber to host 'Arkansas Ahead' in luncheon; Single Parent Scholarship Fund has successful day of giving; Maumelle police cleared in shooting; ATU reports high retention rates of students; high school baseball and softball roundup; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Local economic development efforts highlighted; Casino lawsuit has initial hearings, trial date set; Perryville Parks and Recreation to hold fundraiser to build additional ballfields; area teams participate in tournaments; we talk with Clint O'Neal of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
Arrest made for unlawful burning that led to wildfires; tickets available for South Conway County Hall of Distinction banquet; Leadership Conway County class nearing graduation; MHS alum named Associate Dean at UAPB; MHS, Nemo Vista continue play in baseball tournament; Congressman Steve Womack offers commentary on defense messaging blunder.
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