COVID-19 cases increase in prison system; child abuse numbers up since social distancing began; state to pay for Conway County's new voting equipment; high school senior volleyball players featured in our Senior Athlete Spotlight; and we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Governor creates economic recovery task force; Morrilton High School to postpone graduation; Rental assistance available; SSI recipients to get stimulus in early May; and the Hoop Hogs wrap up signing class.

Arkansas launches a new unemployment website in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; Local officials encourage participation in the Census; Morrilton and Petit Jean airports get funding from CARES act; Spring Cleanup wrapping up this weekend; Morrilton Parks and Rec hopes to have a youth baseball/softball season; and we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

The state vows to chip in to help improve healthcare workers on the front line in the fight against COVID-19; Morrilton Fire Department officials will tour the city tonight to raise spirits of homebound schoolchildren; the latest on the casino issue in Pope County; and the Morrilton Rotary Club plants 100 rosebushes in the Division Street median as their club's centennial project.

Our local coverage of COVID-19 continues; SCCSD staff to get pay raises in 2020-21; popular trail at Petit Jean State Park closed following Easter storms; Pinion gets offer from Razorbacks; and from "Mornings in Morrilton," we talk with Morrilton Fire Chief Earle Eichenberger about the MFD's plans to spread cheer and tour neighborhoods this Thursday night.

Officials assess Easter night storm damage in Conway County; the latest local information on COVID-19 and what UACCM is doing to help with PPE needs; a Conway man faces Perry County charges on a hit-and-run; and Morrilton High School names a new volleyball coach.

Strong storms rock Morrilton as they move across ten states causing damage, power outages and deaths in some areas; an update on COVID-19 as UACCM moves all classes to online through the summer terms; governmental bodies meeting tonight, will practice social distancing; Conway County Cleanup begins today; and we talk with Scottie Manning, administrator of the Conway County Health Unit.

We'll cover the latest coronavirus numbers; the Conway County Sheriff says he will be forced to take action if made aware of any parties or public gatherings; Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer encourages residents to donate to the Little Free Pantry; we'll cover new casino news out of Pope County involving an endorsement by city officials; registration will be all online for the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton; and we'll visit with Kevin Van Pelt with the Conway County Extension Office.

COVID-19 cases surge past 1000 statewide, 150,000 unemployment claims expected; River Valley Career Academy to relocate to UACCM; Fiscal session is underway; Griffin announces FARM Corps program; AAA Extends dead period; and we talk with Charles Spivey of the Conway County Care Center.

Governor: COVID-19 testing numbers increase; State police to enforce social distancing directives; legislators begin fiscal session; voting centers approved by Election Commission; Spring Cleanup to start next week; most hunting and fishing accesses remain open.