KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Morrilton man, 'career criminal,' behind bars on federal charges; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for annual awards; Chartons named Farm Family of the Year locally; Governor calls special session for next week to address tax cuts; UACCM holds Mock Crisis event for nursing students; OBI to hold blood drive at Toad Suck Daze, donors have opportunity to win trip; Conway County Library to offer summer reading program for children; Byers named head girls' coach at Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Distribution District Board holds special meeting to discuss water shortage, offers short-term, long-term solutions; Davis elected Senate Pro-Tempore Designate as fiscal session ends; Head-on crash sends three to hospitals; Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says recent county cleanup was successful; Morrilton High School baseball headed to postseason after double-header sweep of Robinson; Morrilton softball team clinches conference championship; lots of other baseball and softball results; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation about alternatives to swimming pool closure.

Update on water shortage; CCEDC, city leaders attend grant presentation in Little Rock for new water line; Saint Vincent Morrilton brings new $1.3 million CT scanner online; Menifee Mayor discusses park improvements, other plans in presentation to Rotarians; Dispatchers assist man trapped in vehicle while help arrives; Morrilton Chamber to host Outdoor Business Pitch contest; UACCM SkillsUSA chapter excels in competition; Wonderview's Dockery signs to play basketball at Central Baptist; high school baseball and softball games postponed until today; we visit with Woneda Grayham of Our Blood Institute.

Hospital renovation costs come in $3 million over budget, officials working on scale and seeking other funds; Quorum Court passes library matter regarding renovation of downtown facility; Perryville restaurant seeks beer and wine permit; fire destroys Conway County home; Sacred Heart student signs to enter seminary; UALR genealogist who assisted in Conway County cold case profiled; games scheduled today if no rain; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, April 27, 2026 by Rich Moellers

Morrilton sales tax collections continue trending upward, now over $100k from this time last year; Petit Jean Farmer's Market set for Saturday, includes strawberry festival, live music, hot air balloon; Petit Jean Garden Club to hold annual sale Saturday; Morrilton Devil Dogs well represented on All-Star basketball teams; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton City Pool to be closed this summer due to water shortage; Regional Water says they won't hinder local businesses that depend on water unless supply worsens; South Conway County School District recognizes outstanding student and staff accomplishments; Vinson Chapel decoration to be held this weekend; Hughes Hall on Arkansas Tech Campus reopened after renovation; high school baseball and softball games on the calendar today; we visit with Ginny Murray and Annette Miller of the Petit Jean Garden Club.

Conway County Community Foundation awards 'Giving Tree Grants' to multiple agencies; Voluntary water curtailment request continues; South Conway County School Board awards raises to staff; Morrilton High School named to GreatSchools list; high school baseball and softball roundup; the 'Wonderview Word' program updates listeners on happens at the school.

Perry County Extension Service working with Heifer Project to offer equipment rental service to producers; UACCM Career Fair to be held this week; it's National Library Week, and Conway County Library is offering special programs; Fire Departments conduct training and tests; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

SCCSD holds Hall of Distinction induction; Green Bay Packaging says crane collapsed during overnight storm, no injuries; SCCSD school board to meet tonight; UACCM to host author of book about 1921 basketball team; MHS Awards Assembly is this week; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Blake Erbach of the Perry Co. Extension Service and Christine Hernandez of Heifer International.