KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Mayor, Chamber tout 'Pull Factor' data showing growth of local economy; South Conway County School Board offers positive evaluation of superintendent; Chamber publishes Morrilton Vacation Guide; ASP offers tips on 'Safer Internet' day; state Tourism Ticker reveals fractional drop in sales tax revenue; former Devil Dog named head football coach at Vilonia; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

In 'State of the City,' Mayor calls 2025 'historic;' Morrilton City Council approves building permit fees; Morrilton Fire Chief reminds residents to get burning permits; Morrilton High School Jazz Band to host fundraiser; 1A teams playing last games tonight before district tournament play; Kemp leads UCA to win in A-SUN play; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Official report: fatal blaze caused by space heater, victims named; we preview tonight's Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board meetings; scholarship established in honor of Poole; Leadership Conway County class working toward new mural for downtown; several MHS students earn honors; Templeton pours in 35 in MHS boys' win over Heber Springs; Nemo Vista sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Shane Boen with the Motown Players.

American Legion's Veterans Food Box program changing; in spite of snow, state still in drought; train derails at Russellville; Rialto to host 'Bourbon on Broadway' on Fat Tuesday; Sacred Heart splits with Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Chamber looking for vendors, others for 'Munchin' on Main' festival next month; Pool at community center reopens following renovation; Arkansas Special Olympics to hold 'Polar Plunge' fundraisers; fire departments respond to grass fire, auto accident; Sandidge signs to play football at ATU; we visit with Jerry Ashby with the American Legion.

Investigation underway into the cause of fatal fire north of Morrilton; bond sale approaching to finance renovation of CHI-St. Vincent hospital building owned by county; CNB seeks to reinstate lawsuit fighting repeal of its Pope County casino license; renovation continues on Lake Conway; Morrilton splits with PA, Sacred Heart sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Three children perish in late-night house fire north of Morrilton; CCEDC announces Select Site Certification achievement; Centennial Bank donates $25K to UACCM nursing college; SCCSD announces makeup day; Blackwell vote center to be shuttered for primary after storm damage; high school basketball games set for tonight; we visit with Gregory Popovich, who is bringing a rescue animal circus act to the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton tonight.

Thaw underway, schools return to class with modified bus routes; Quorum Court approves measure to use bond forfeitures for law enforcement or jail; Morrilton Police hold fundraiser for one of their own; Pet Theatre program coming to Rialto this week; Perry residents encouraged to conserve water; blood shortage, donations encouraged; update on court calendar for Stacy Drake; high school basketball returns after week off for weather; Blaylock announces mayoral run in Morrilton.

Storm damage reports sought by OEM; Sacred Heart reports over $71k from Day of Giving; UCA partners with UACCM, others to create innovation campus; Bigelow High School band going to concert festival in Kansas City; high school basketball games cancelled due to inclement conditions; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

ARDOT cautions motorists about problems caused by overnight refreezing; events rescheduled after postponements caused by winter storm; Perry Water System trying to recover from loss of pressure; Blackwell Fire Station undergoing temporary repairs after roof collapse; UACCM professor honored by math group; Parks and Recreation extending soccer signup period; we visit with Woneda Grayham with Our Blood Institute.