Arkansas has its first two deaths from COVID-19, including a patient being treated in Conway; the US Senate passes the largest ever relief and stimulus package; we review local COVID-19-related closures; and visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

More local information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and how it's affecting the way we work and educate our children.

Local COVID-19 case identified; we go through local announcements regarding coronavirus; city plans public hearing on landscaping project; we talk with Stephanie Lipsmeyer of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce about how you can support local businesses and the importance of Census 2020.

In today's news: Gov Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday more closings and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic; we'll talk about how the virus is affecting us locally; three area organizations are teaming up to provide microgrants to area nonprofits who are working to prevent or combat the effects of COVID-19; it's been a busy week for school custodial staffs; and we'll discuss some scams regarding the pandemic. We also chat with John Gibson about those microgrants during closeup.

State officials say there are now 37 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas as of Wednesday and we'll update you on how that's affecting us in the River Valley; The number of students utilizing the free lunch service through the South Conway County School District more than doubled on Wednesday; a Van Buren County woman died Tuesday afternoon in a single vehicle accident in Cleburne County; the State of Arkansas will provide financial relief for small businesses and companies that have been affected by the coronavirus; plus more.

In today's edition we'll discuss COVID-19 updates; release info about the Spring Cleanup; and give information about the upcoming runoff election for the Morrilton City Council.

More information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, among other headlines

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, March 16, 2020 by Rich Moellers

COVID-19 continues to force cancellations, Munchin' on Main Street 2020 announced cancelled; a boy from Morrilton was hit by a car while riding his bicycle; UACCM set to host their "More in Morrilton" information session on Saturday; plus more.

The first presumptive Coronavirus case confirmed in Arkansas around the Pine Bluff area; the City of Morrilton formally throws its support behind a proposed constitutional amendment to continue a 1/2 percent sales and use tax for state highways and bridges; other construction projects in the SCCSD nearing completion; high school baseball & softball games on the air this afternoon...