Rain, cooler temperatures coming this weekend; Local jobs are plentiful, says Chamber; COVID cases rise in Arkansas after waning; we talk with Amber Holland of the Conway County Hometown Health Coalition.

Wildfire danger increases, county sees large number of fire runs; plans already underway for county cleanup; motorcycle & ATV service shop opens in Morrilton; time to sign up kids for fair pageants; AAA passes proposals pass volleyball, softball schedule changes.

Conway Co. QC approves resolutions supporting CC Regional Water efforts; 911 Center upgrades nearing completion; Hutchinson says teacher salary increase will not be part of special session; WRI to launch Health Equity Collaboration; Conway Co. Fair seeking talent show contestants; AAA Governing Body meets today; a visit with Conway Co. Judge Jimmy Hart

Firefighters continued to battle blaze in swamp; CCRWDD seeks support letters from county, municipalities to apply for grants; Sanctions approved by Senate against two senators accused of ethics violations; Reunion held for Sullivan High School students who traveled from Pope, Yell counties to attend school; Quorum Court to meet tonight; Hawkins takes position at WRI; we talk with Stephanie Lipsmeyer of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Heat wave to continue next week; Morrilton to re-bid tennis court resurfacing project; Morrilton woman arrested for animal cruelty; SCCSD board approves food delivery truck purchase; Koontz ranked as state's largest electrical subcontractor; Cards, Travs return to action after All-Star break; we talk with Alicia Hugen and Atalanta Baker from the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton getting closer to opening bowling alley and skating rink; SCCSD approves personnel matters in special meeting; Morrilton dispensary June sales released; we talk with Luther Gilkey in an expanded version of our story about bussing to L.W. Sullivan High School in the 50s and 60s.

Local firefighters join Arkansas Forestry Service in battle large blaze at Blackwell; Historical novel written by Morrilton native wins two awards; Morrilton to re-bid pickleball and tennis courts; Morrilton Fire Department makes leadership changes.

Gathering planned for black students bussed from surrounding counties to Morrilton to attend school in the 50s and 60s; Sales taxes down for several area cities; LIHEAP program to assist with high electric bills to open; MHS Theatre plans upcoming productions for 2022-23 school year; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Quorum Court cancels committee meeting; Atkins officials find two submerged vehicles; ASP to begin special speeding enforcement; Governor Hutchinson encourages early reading; Magie Veterinary Clinic opens dog day spa; Care Center planning Harvest of Hope; three Hogs taken in first day of MLB draft; we talk with Shane Engebrect of the Republican Party of Conway County about Rockefeller Dinner.

Officials continue to warn Arkansans of high risk of fire; Registration underway at UACCM; Musical Theatre Camp planned for next week at MHS; State Police announce promotions; 275 UCA student-athletes named to conference honor roll; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.