In our local news today: active COVID cases are at 21 in Conway County with 13 in Perry County; the Conway County Quorum Court is faced with a short agenda for the October session; the Petit Jean Coffeehouse hosts a ribbon cutting; two from Conway County won in the State Fair Talent Competition; the Arkansas Heart Hospital will open a clinic in Danville; in sports, the Dogs lose a double overtime thriller and Joseph Pinion chooses UA-Fayetteville; and we'll visit with Stephanie Lipsmeyer on behalf of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Hunter Garrett visits with Dr. Lydia Trauth, MD about the current state of the coronavirus in Conway County, along with "pandemic pods".

In our local news today: the MACC announces the annual award winners; active COVID cases are up one in Conway County but down three in Perry County; the Governor proclaims October 25th as a Day of Prayer in Arkansas; North Plaza Cinema temporarily closes; Elmwood Cemetery will provide flags for veterans' graves; in sports, the Dogs will host Harrison tonight; and we'll visit with Kevin Van Pelt with the Conway County Extension Office.

For the time being, North Plaza Cinema will close their doors. Here, Hunter Garrett visits with Michelle Cheek about that decision.

State and local COVID numbers; crosswalk upgraded near school; Big Cuppa awarded national grant; hospitality CARES grants available; MHS volleyball wins.

In our local news today: the Sullivan School building will be used with a park to open in 2021; a fire destroys a Center Ridge tire shop; COVID cases top 100k in Arkansas - active cases are up one in Conway County; Perryville Elementary chosen for Shade Trees on Playgrounds program; we'll check sports where the Devil Dogs prep for a showdown with Harrison; and we'll visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer for CloseUp.

In our local news today: the Morrilton City Council approves a street name change & re-zoning ordinances; active COVID cases decline in Conway County on Monday but remain steady in Perry County; Altice offers free internet for homes with students; the Harvest of Hope food drive continues through November; and we'll check sports where the MHS Volleyball team plays their final home game in the memory of Dr. Chloe Vaught.

In our local news today: Early Voting is underway; Active COVID cases are at 24 in Conway County with 15 in Perry County; CARES Act funds are available to cities and counties; Meat processing grants awarded; the Morrilton City Council meets tonight for it's October session; the state focuses on slowing drug addiction; and we'll check sports where Perryville & Bigelow football teams both get wins - Morrilton was out Friday because of Alma's cancellation, they will play Friday night at home against Harrison.

In our local news today: Perry County seeks 1/2 cent sales tax for EMS support; active COVID cases up one in Conway County and down two in Perry County; WRI & UACCM will host the Rural Workforce Summit; a Nemo Vista student wins "Green" Fashion Show; medical marijuana sales top 25,000 pounds, $163 million in Arkansas; we'll check sports and visit with Shannon Autrey with the Conway County Cooperative Extension Service.

In our local news today: Arkansas will distribute 100,000 antigen tests; the Mask mandate lawsuit was dismissed; Census operations end today; the Chamber is accepting award nominations; Enlightened Morrilton hosted a grand opening yesterday; Koontz Golf Tourney benefits Scholarship Fund; and in sports, the MHS football game is cancelled and volleyball hosts Pottsville.