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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High winds damage Springfield Post Office, county remains under burn ban; Hector City Council sees resignations; fire at cedar yard; Mayor touts street projects in the hopper; Perryville to hold 'Music and Market' event this weekend; Morrilton scrimmages Conway in football; we talk with Tessie Mix about the Perry County Fair.
Conway County, Perry County added to list of counties with burn bans; UACCM nursing program posts 100% pass rate on NCLEX; Ashby recognized for work with veterans; Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday Farmers' Market is this week; Morrilton to play Conway in pre-season scrimmage tonight; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.
UACCM clock tower to be dedicated in September; local entertainers have projects forthcoming in September; Game and Fish approve funding for several local projects; Safe Haven Baby Box coming to Morrilton with final donation recorded; you'll be able to see several local high school teams in pre-season action this week; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.
UACCM on track to have large enrollment growth; City of Morrilton applying for fun park grant for playground equipment; ASP urge online safety; Conway County fair pageants, talent show deadline is tomorrow; Morrilton preparing for football scrimmage with Conway; volleyball to scrimmage Atkins.
City of Morrilton reports record sales tax revenue; Morrilton council approves first reading of ordinance to allow UTVs on city streets; artist signs mural on side of children's library; SCCSD board approves purchase of vape detectors and audio recorders, per state laws; Perryville's new Farmers Market obtains state grant; Lu Hardin passes; new hunting regulations.
Lewis convicted in death of Deputy Story in Perry County; Tindell announces run for Treasurer; we preview meetings of the Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board; Room 29:11 conducting outreach about their foster care support program; Birdtown fire station opens permanent helicopter landing zone for emergency medical operations; Bob Ed Hogan promotes Morrilton in hilarious viral clip at Branson show.
Royalty Law suspended by judge, called 'special interest legislation'; Bargains Galore on 64 is underway today; Rotary Community Wash Night includes awarding of free washer and dryer to local woman; firefighters work wildfire, grass fire in separate incidents; Morrilton firefighters to hold annual charity golf tournament.
Jones announces run for treasurer; Lunch and Learn program to focus on building rehab; Parks and Recreation plans "Pups in the Pool" event; Morrilton football preview continues; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.
Local political announcements; Highway 113 relocation projection now completed; firefighters respond to weekend blaze; pilot instruction school opens at Morrilton airport; MedTech employees earn awards; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Joe Krutz of Morrilton, Arkansas's Big Cuppa returns to the show to discuss how he's diversifying his coffee operations. In our Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet talks about his favorite pairings with Irish Stout-style beers. Speaking of beers, we're discussing New Belgium, New Glarus, Big Beach Brewing, and our upcoming collaboration with HopLore Brewing for Barrel & Flow.Â
Conway County Hospital Board updates construction project; Little Rock man convicted in death of Conway resident; UACCM celebrates 101 GED graduates; Kiwanis plans Back to School Bash; Morrilton offense previewed; we visit with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester.
CHI-SVM hospital in Morrilton earns honors from American Heart Association; Bargains Galore on Highway 64 to be held first full weekend in August; Westrock Coffee opens additional facility in Conway; today's the deadline to sign up for Leadership Conway County 2025-26 class; 2025 high school football season starts in five weeks; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.
Extreme Heat continues; Cambiano announces run for City Attorney; UACCM to hold campus fair to connect students to Morrilton community; Rotary plans next Community Wash Night for August 5; we continue our pre-season series on Morrilton Devil Dog football; we visit with Morrilton High School principal Craig Pinion.
Extreme Heat Warning in effect; SCCSD Superintendent discusses 'Bell to Bell No Cell' law; jobless rate increases fractionally locally; MHS student recognized for leadership efforts; Another D-1 offer for Morrilton quarterback Maddox Berry; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
Morrilton man arrested in stabbing assault of his mother; South Conway County School Board approves extra-curricular budgets; State announces funding for county fairs; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held tomorrow; we visit with Tiffany Landon about the First United Methodist Church VBS.
Overnight fire destroys vacant home in Morrilton; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Literacy Action program comes to Conway County; Youth Art Show opens at Rialto tonight; River tonnage down; Berry gets another D1 offer.
Public hearing held to discuss potential new baseball and softball complex; LIHEAP application period opens; Arkansas State Police announce results of child exploitation crackdown; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.
City of Morrilton hosting Fabulous Fourth; ASP reminds drivers of 'Move Over' Law; ATU hosting Governor's School; Morrilton Country Club holding 4-Ball Tourney this weekend
It's been one year since Morrilton was cast into the national spotlight for apprehending serial killer; Rialto to open 'Little Shop' tonight; results of Petit Jean auto show; 96th annual St. Joseph picnic set for Saturday; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.
Juneteenth celebration being held in Menifee; Conway Co. ranks among state's fastest-growing counties in 2024; WRI awarded grant to increase local community reach; UACCM, Chamber collaborating on "College Town" working group; Sr. Girls bball team camp continues in Morrilton; We visit with John Phillips from the First United Methodist Church
New home construction increasing in Morrilton; Roller honored for community service; UACCM to host business startup presentation; Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday is this week; Lady Devil Dog basketball hosting team camp; We visit with Rev. Adrian Pickens about the Juneteenth celebration in Menifee
Head-on collision in Hot Springs claims life of Plumerville man, 22; Kentucky woman identified as fatal victim in chain-reaction crash on I-40 in Morrilton; Parks and Recreation presents proposal for new baseball and softball complex, repurposing current fields for soccer; Parks and Rec summer league registration open; we talk with Clint O'Neal of AEDC.
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.