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Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show Playoff week 1 11/14/2025

Eric Tyler visits with Morrilton High School football coach Cody McNabb about last week's game with Clarksville and tonight's 5A playoff game at Nettleton.

Morrilton to serve as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on Monday; National Commander of American Legion visits Morrilton; Medical marijuana sales continue record trend; Sacred Heart to hold Homecoming tonight; Morrilton travels to Nettleton for first round 5A playoff; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Government shutdown ends; filing deadline passes, races emerge in Conway County, Perry County; Shop With A Cop program still raising funds; Tree lighting in Rockefeller Plaza planned for part of Morrilton's holiday celebration; Morrilton makes final preparations for first-round football playoff game at Nettleton; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

Entire South Conway County School District student body attends Veterans Day observation; National American Legion Commander to visit Morrilton; house destroyed in fire on Petit Jean Mountain; South Conway County School Board hears about new high-impact tutoring program; Sacred Heart names alumnus and honorary alumnus of the year; Morrilton's football team heads to Nettleton for first-round game of 5A State Playoffs; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Perry County opens new Veterans Service Office; Paving project completed for Stony Point Road in Perry County; Morrilton City Council approves billboard overlay district, contract for solar project; Rotary, Kiwanis partner to place AED at Safe Place; MHS volleyball player named to All-State and All-State Tournament teams.

State Police assisting in investigation of alleged homicide in Van Buren County; Veterans Parade held in Morrilton Saturday; Arbor Day celebrated with tree planting at new children's library; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board have meetings tonight; Morrilton High School thespians to present 'Almost, Maine' this week; Morrilton gets big win over Clarksville ahead of first-round football playoff game this Friday; Bigelow headed to football playoffs; we visit with Alicia Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

The Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show for November 7 2025 Weel 10

Several events planned to honor veterans; fundraising underway for Wreaths Across America; Arvest awards grants to local nonprofit organizations; Morrilton, Bigelow bands perform well in state competitions; Harris Brake Lake upgrades; high school football preview; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Major upgrades in the works for Morrilton Municipal Airport; Morrilton Junior High School awarded for high ranking in academic growth; SCCSD earns "B" letter grade from state; Conway County Care Center opens Christmas shop; Maroon and Gray basketball set for tonight; we visit with Jessica Moore and Tiffany Brown from MJHS about their Veterans Day Assembly.

Conway County Library gets gift from Carnegie Corporation to use to celebrate USA's 250th; Hart announces candidacy for reelection as county judge; Morrilton High School recognized for firefighter program; Green light for Highway 60 improvements in Perry County; Sacred Heart splits with White County Central, Wonderview sweeps St. Joseph; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show 10/31/2025

Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show October 24, 2025

UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg named Business Leader of the Year at Chamber banquet; Veterans Parade set for Saturday; UACCM holds pageants; Morrilton Fire Department makes donations from proceeds of golf tournament; Morrilton sports community mourns loss of 100-year-old Henry Turner, a fixture at many games; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Tonight's the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet; Rotary Club of Morrilton's next Community Wash Night is November 11; Nemo Vista, Atkins, Conway schools among school garden award winners; tourism ticker update; Morrilton headed to playoffs following win over Vilonia; we visit with Jerry Ashby with the local American Legion.

Conway County Care Center prepared to help those losing SNAP benefits; Morrilton Chamber announces more award winners ahead of Monday's annual banquet; local intermodal project gets $400K grant; Monsters on Main Street expected to draw thousands to downtown Morrilton today; Morrilton to host Vilonia tonight, other high school football previews; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Bottoms named Educator of Year by Chamber; CHI-St. Vincent donates $50K to new UACCM Nursing Center; First Electric's 'Operation Roundup' benefits local groups; Toneygay appointed to SCC school board; Drug Take Back event is a success; MHS playing for third seed in playoffs; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Buckley named Citizen of Year, Rotary Community Wash Night named Project of Year; Conway County Fire Department investigated by Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health Division; Perry County man sentenced on federal charges; Hospital construction project update; Arvest awards grants; Morrilton High School football team hopes to secure 3rd seed in postseason; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton about Monsters on Main Street.

Conway County Quorum Court establishes ad hoc committee to work on housing needs; Hoelzeman earns national recognition for service to community and local pharmacy; Perry County Sheriff's Department makes arrests for thefts, drugs; Nemo Vista to hold 'Trunk or Trinket' event for dietary needs children; Bryant honored by ATU; Morrilton's volleyball team eliminated in state tournament; area teams have basketball games tonight.

Responders recognized for rescue; Conway County Quorum Court to consider personnel policy amendments; Angel Tree set to go up at Post Office; Koontz Electric receives award for safety; AG warns of DFA scam; Football, basketball updates, volleyball state tournament starts; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

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

The Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show October 10, 2025

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

The Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview show for October 3, 2025

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

Genesis of Conway Football Friday Preview Show of September 26, 2025

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.