In our local news today: Active COVID cases increase by one in Conway County and decrease by one in Perry County; French Hill and Joyce Elliott held a debate and we'll have details; the SCCSD Report to the Public presented; a new casino lawsuit has been filed in Pope County; local authorities issue a scam warning; the Enlightened Dispensary is holding it's grand opening today; and we'll visit with some folks from Russellville for our CloseUp Segment.

Note: The sports portion of this broadcast was released before the cancellation of the Morrilton and Alma football game. The Devil Dogs will not play at Alma on Friday and it will not be rescheduled.

In our local news today: the SCCSD Board hears a coronavirus update, approves MIS gym flooring bid, and a sub pay increase; active COVID cases drop in Conway County but remain stable in Perry County; Health Units will expand their hours on Tuesdays; WRI will host online political dialogues; the Governor proclaims October as Farm to School Month; we'll check sports where the MHS volleyball team plays at Lonoke and the football Devil Dogs move up in rankings; and we'll visit with Toby Davis and Leslie Lovell regarding EMS in Perry County.

In our local news today: the Hwy 25 overpass issue slows traffic in Conway; active COVID cases are at 27 in Conway County - with 20 in Perry County; the Conway County fall cleanup is underway this week; the UofA Cooperative Extension publishes a voter guide; the South Conway County School Board will meet tonight along with various other area meetings; a Conway murder trial is in recess; UCA breaks ground on the Windgate Center and announces a $3 million gift; we'll check sports and have a full recap of Friday night football; and visit with Tyler Gatton and Kyle Duvall, basketball coaches for Sacred Heart Catholic School.

In our local news today: Arkansas reports the largest one-day increase in COVID cases; UACCM is hosting Virtual Admissions presentations; our Fire Chief provides tips to prevent home fires; MHS will hold Homecoming tonight; Koontz Electric receives the Governor's Quality Award; the FDIC releases Deposit market Share Report with Petit Jean State Bank leading in Conway County; and in sports, the Devil Dogs host Farmington - Perryville and Bigelow are both on the road.

In our local news today: the SCCSD says that Chromebook shipment delays will impact digital learning plans; active COVID cases in Conway County drop for the 2nd day with no changes in Perry County; the USDA will award $11.8 million in grants for internet in rural Arkansas; Main Street Morrilton is accepting COVID relief grant applications; two ribbon cuttings were held yesterday for Whitehouse Salon and Noble Insurance Agency; we'll check sports where the MHS Volleyball team hosts PA and the MJHS football team is at Greenbrier today; and we'll visit with Courtney Stell-Martin and Leann Haynes about the Conway County Care Center's 2020 Harvest of Hope Food Drive.

In our local news today: active COVID cases decrease in Conway County, but increase in Perry County; an initiative has been launched to help schools with virtual learning; the City of Morrilton will host a drive-thru trick-or-treat event; Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is suing a Center Ridge man for deceptive trade practices; we learn how smoke alarms are key to fire safety; law enforcement is cracking down on distracted driving; we'll check sports, and visit with Mary Clark on behalf of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

In our local news today: Wonderview is continuing virtual education through Friday for 7-12 students; the number of active COVID cases increased on Monday; the Census deadline has been extended through the end of the month; Entergy and Centerpoint customers will see some savings soon; it's National 4H Week; we'll check sports, and visit with Jennifer Jones with the Victory Mission Bible Training Center.

In our local news today: Wonderview High School pivots to virtual instruction today; COVID cases are on the rise locally; the Conway County Election Commission discusses a grant; Ribbon Cuttings were held for M&B Termite & Pest Control and King Fry's food truck; a podcast co-hosted by Conway County native was recognized by Oprah Magazine; and we'll check sports.

In our local news today: local active COVID cases show an increase on Thursday; Monsters on Main Street is cancelled for 2020; a Boil Order has been issued for Oppelo; Sacred Heart will host Oktoberfest this weekend; Local unemployment rates decline again in August; a state panel recommends computer science credit requirement in high school; one lane of Toad Suck Bridge will close on Monday; we'll check sports where the Devil Dogs are on the road to face Pea Ridge tonight at 7; and we'll visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway County Extension Service.

In our local news today: Morrilton Chamber to hold Facebook Live Awards Banquet; active COVID cases decline locally; Russellville Planning Commission approves casino development plan; SCCSD meal distribution is changing; a group has been formed to oppose Issue 1; in sports, Devil Dog Volleyball and Devil Pup Football in action; and we'll visit with Morgan Zimmerman with Main Street Morrilton about tonight's First Thursday event in Downtown Morrilton, as well as the decision that has been made for Monsters on Main Street 2020.