Mayor says Arby's restaurant to open next week in Morrilton; local officers of the year named by Attorney General; Journey to Bethlehem event planned; MHS gets wins over Fountain Lake; MHS athletes earn volleyball, dance All-State honors; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Morrilton City Council approves 2023 budget; outgoing Morrilton council members recognized; UACCM gets $300K ADOT grant for heavy equipment course; South Conway County School Board meets in short session for personnel matters; More local choirs to perform at state capitol; MHS, Bigelow football players named All-State.

Vilonia man sentenced to three life sentences plus 330 years for multiple child sexual abuse charges; Inmate from Pope County at Varner unit found dead in his cell; Morrilton businesses teaming up for "Keep the Cheer Here" event; deputy superintendent at Conway Public Schools tenders resignation; holiday concerts being held in area; Morrilton High School football standout Jacolby Criswell is coming back to Arkansas; weekend basketball roundup; we talk with Sheena Mourot of Forte Reach Church north of Morrilton about "Journey to Bethlehem" event.

UACCM gets green light to move forward with health building; SCCSD board member Sullivan recognized for training; Perry County Christmas Parade postponed; FUMC to hold "Lessons and Carols" service; Gas prices continue to drop; Petit Jean tourney continues at MHS Devil Dog Arena tonight; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Unrelated child pornography arrests of Bigelow, Morrilton men; UACCM plans year of celebrations for 60th anniversary; Governor grants pardons; Flu cases continue to rise; Morrilton gets big wins in opening round of Petit Jean Meats Tourney; we visit with Jordan Bennett, music director at First United Methodist Church about "Lessons and Carols."

Morrilton Fire Department presents awards; Perry County makes drug, theft arrests; Johnson County Sheriff apologizes for embarrassment; MES choir performs at Capitol; Veterans food boxes to be distributed; Wonderview and Nemo split varsity games; we visit with Lisa Willenburg, chancellor of UACCM.

More details released in arrest of Johnson County Sheriff; School Board votes to sell property on Elm Street; Stell's "Man Made" moves up country chart; Plumerville residents advised about utility workers conducting survey; Blood drive planned for Wednesday; ASL reminds, do not give lottery tickets to children; local basketball teams in 1A top 10.

Johnson County Sheriff arrested; Thanksgiving in the Park draws its largest-ever crowd; jobless rates drop locally; water and sewer projects get funding; Mighty Pup Singers to perform at capitol.

Public Safety Grants awarded; Conway County Christmas Parade held Thursday; another Avian Flu case reported; we continue our spotlight on Winter Weather Awareness Week; Sacred Heart, Wonderview to hold Homecoming activities tonight; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Shop with a Cop raffle raises record amount; Conway County Christmas Parade set for tonight; Flu cases soaring in Arkansas; it's Winter Weather Awareness Week, and we talk about preparedness; sports roundup and a spotlight on Arkansas Heritage.