Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer appeared on KVOM-FM 101.7 on May 1, 2020, to talk about the Governor's directive on gyms and fitness centers reopening and how the Morrilton Community Center will move forward on plans to reopen May 11.

Governor Hutchinson says gyms and fitness centers may reopen Monday, with several caveats; Wonderview plans prom and graduation events for July; Morrilton Intermediate School receives accolades; ASP to resume drivers license skill tests, but only at 12 locations; and our Senior Athlete Spotlight looks at the MHS boys' soccer team.

Governor announces three-phase reopening of restaurants; other local COVID-19 information; Tuesday storm causes more damage in Conway County; Perryville Fire Department to add ambulance service; Senior Athlete Spotlight looks at MHS girls' soccer.

The latest on COVID-19 in Arkansas and locally; the Governor opens overnight lodging at state parks starting this weekend; we talk to the executive director of the Conway County Literacy Council; Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on price gouging; our Senior Athlete Spotlight focuses on MHS golf; and we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart about last night's storms and this week's Quorum Court meeting.

While COVID-19 cases increase, Governor Hutchinson says the state is meeting the guidelines to reopen certain businesses; Conway County Quorum Court approves levee grant commitment, vote centers and fire truck purchase in outdoor meeting; Extension Homemakers host online food drive; Senior Athlete Spotlight shines on Morrilton High School baseball team.

COVID-19 cases top 3000 statewide; local high schools announce graduation plans; Conway County Quorum Court to hold outdoor meeting, important levee repairs on the agenda; Spring Cleanup one of the most successful; we profile MHS senior softball players in our Senior Athlete Spotlight; Morrilton freshman getting looks from college recruiters; we talk with Stephanie Lipsmeyer of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Governor announces COVID-19 testing surge; second arrest made in Perry County murder; arrest made in pharmacy break-ins; the Conway County Care Center offers its help to anyone in the county; our Senior Athlete Spotlight shines on Rector; and we talk with Shannon Autry of the Conway County Extension Service.

On Episode 6 of "Made in Morrilton," we talk with a person who was made in...well, near Morrilton. Nashville Songwriter Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown; and although he moved away as a youngster, he still calls Conway County home. An effort is underway now to construct a town square in Morrilton named in his honor. We discuss his career, how "Could I Have This Dance" came about, and which of his songs is his favorite. "Made in Morrilton" is presented by the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Conway County Economic Development Corporation.

Governor to ease surgery restrictions; announces timeline for decisions on opening business categories; SCCSD board approves turf replacement, piano purchase; Mayor takes advantage of low traffic to complete projects; Sacred Heart to postpone Bazaar; and MHS girls' basketball seniors are featured on our Senior Athlete Spotlight.

Governor Hutchinson creates group to increase COVID-19 testing; Lawsuit filed over COVID-19 spread in Arkansas prisons; Morrilton Medical Marijuana dispensary coming soon; and our Senior Athlete Spotlight features MHS football seniors.