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Mayor seeks information from public about needed street repairs; fuel spill affects traffic; veterans' group raises enough funds for Wreaths Across America project; 4H banquet to be held this month; Morrilton football team ends its season with a nail-biter of a semifinal at Pulaski Robinson; we visit with Stephanie Lipsmeyer about this week's Conway County Christmas Parade.
Rain likely Saturday, wintry weather possible Monday; Shop with a Cop drawing held; Auditor's Office reports $100 million in unclaimed property returned to Arkansans; Click It or Ticket campaign continues through Thanksgiving Weekend; Devil Dogs ready for semi-final matchup with Robinson
Green Bay Packaging's Kress Foundation donates $1 million to Morrilton Parks and Recreation for new ballpark; Farm Bureau reports drop in price of Thanksgiving meal; Petit Jean State Park to host 27th annual Mountain Rendezvous for early reenactors; Morrilton's football Devil Dogs make final preparations for semi-final game with Pulaski Robinson; from our archives, a special Thanksgiving message from the late May Hope Moose.
Christmas Tree Lighting postponed due to forecasted rain; UACCM gets $100K workforce grant; Clarksville officials report $1 billion data center is coming; county, city officials hear need for opioid abuse prevention; fiery crash involves two Pope County residents, minor injuries; Morrilton football preps for Robinson in semifinal game; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
Conway County 911 facing major budget shortfall in 2026, says director; ISO audit of county fire departments, rating is 5; Quorum Court meets, subsidizes Conway County Detention Center food budget; MES teacher awarded $500 for classroom supplies from Arvest; Chamber's 'Keep the Cheer Here' shopping contest is this week; county fire departments answer calls; Morrilton football team preps for semifinal game at Robinson; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.
Sundt Construction, Inc., makes $24K donation to Conway County Care Center; farmers and ranchers can expect significant tax exemptions; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; couple escapes injury after vehicle overturns; elderly Morrilton man undergoing treatment after being trapped under riding lawn mower for five hours; Wonderview holds Homecoming; tips on safely thawing frozen turkeys; Morrilton advances to 5A Football Semifinals with win at Hot Springs; we visit with Kolby Black of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Escaped inmate captured without incident in Mayflower; ASP identify vehicle in hit-and-run, seeking driver; local students' turkeys 'pardoned' by Governor; Love's Travel Stop holds ribbon cutting on expansion in Morrilton; Community Thanksgiving Service held; Morrilton travels to Hot Springs for 5A Football Playoff game; Morrilton, Sacred Heart basketball teams get wins; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.
Escaped inmate believed to be in Faulkner County; Petit Jean Mountain Community Association hopes to see balance in new recreational opportunities, call for improvements to highway; 1940s-era mural to be hung at Morrilton City Hall; downtown merchants to hold Holiday Open House this Sunday; MHS jazz band members earn Region honors; Morrilton, Hot Springs playoff football game promises battle of high-powered offenses; area high school teams have games tonight; Pinion has another 20-point game; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church and Fr. Stephen Hart of Sacred Heart Catholic Church about tonight's Community Thanksgiving Service.
Conway doctor arrested; State Police using geofencing in search for hit-and-run driver; all Angel Tree children adopted by community; UACCM conducting advising, registration for Spring 2026 semester; Conway voters approve two ballot issues, turn down four in special election; Agri assistance programs outlined as federal government reopens; Click It or Ticket campaign; high school volleyball conference assignments announced by AAA; Moll earns All-State dance honors; Morrilton Devil Dogs continue prepping for quarterfinal playoff game; the "Wonderview Word" segment is featured.
Governor Sanders helps cut the ribbon on new Nursing and Science Center at UACCM; State Police seeking help in finding driver in hit-and-run accident that killed Pope County man; Conway Police seeking doctor accused in crimes; AG continues "One Pill Can Kill" campaign at ATU; Ed Gordon Point Remove Wildlife area vandalized; Morrilton football preps to visit Hot Springs for quarterfinal game in state playoffs; lots of high school basketball tonight, as we open our 2025-26 broadcast schedule.
Ashby inducted into Military Hall of Fame; Governor Sanders and staff to spend the day in Morrilton today; impact of Governor Rockefeller spotlighted as part of 200th anniversary of Conway County; National Register of Historic Places to consider Yell County bridge for recognition; Morrilton advances in 5A State Playoffs; we visit with David Norman of the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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