COVID cases once again on the increase; Wildfire danger ramps up; Conway police looking for felon also wanted by Plumerville Police; Mysterious boom and shaking reported; Teacher Appreciation Lunch planned by Morrilton Chamber; local softball team earns state, national accolades; we talk with MHS Theatre Teacher Heather Hooten about upcoming musical theatre camp.

Senators Boozman and Cotton pay tribute to slain Perry County Jailer; Union Missionary Baptist Church dedicates new location; MPD Canine Thor helps ASP with over 1600 pounds of marijuana; Russellville Planners approve Legend Resort and Casino; we talk with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

CCRWDD customers asked to conserve water; petitions submitted for ballot include removal of Pope County from casino measure; Morrilton Council purchases equipment; new program for needy in Perry County; SCCSD Board approves personnel, budget matters.

Paving projects begin in Morrilton; Morrilton City Council, SCCSD Board to meet; Livestock health a concern in drought, heat; Morrilton's Carner promoted at AGFC; Local counties on list of wealthiest counties in Arkansas; DAV to host golf tourney

Excessive heat warning issued for much of Arkansas; SCCSD to provide free school supplies and meals to all students in 2022-2023 school year; COVID cases tick up after 4th holiday; Hector man up for parole; Heber Springs man sentenced in January 6th Capitol riot; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service about the effect of heat on cattle.

National Weather Service says we can expect several more days of hot temperatures; UACCM makes adjustments to programs; SCCSD has audit of safety programs by MPD; Yarbrough accepted to DC fellowship; Conway County among 30 in the state with highest percentage of college graduates; we talk with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilton.

Burn ban issued for city of Morrilton as temperatures soar and dry conditions continue; teen dies in Vilonia shooting; arrests made in Mayflower homicide; motorcyclist dies in Conway wreck; state reports record surplus; MHS plans softball clinic; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

KVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Eclipse planning going strong with event less than two years out; ARVAC cuts ribbon on new office in Russellville; gas prices down slightly ahead of holiday weekend; COVID cases rise; we talk with the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry County man pleads guilty to production of child porn; Conway County Piecemakers to present quilts to veterans; local businesses reopening in new locations.