USPS changes in logistics results in change for Morrilton post office; UACCM to hold graduation Saturday; Conway's population tops 70K; Perry County Sheriff recovers stolen items; Conway woman accused of abuse of vulnerable person; state feral hog eradication program seeing results; area teams advance in state softball, baseball, soccer tournaments; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

KVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, May 15, 2025

Kissire to seek Sheriff's office in 2026; South Conway County School Board approves several personnel matters, Kindergarten literacy program; Green Bay Packaging recognized by Conway chamber; Pope County voters turn down tax to build and fund new jail and 911 center; Koontz takes home industry awards; area teams head to state tournaments tomorrow; we talk with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Suspect arrested in Yell County shooting death; Gunderman to retire from Collector's position, two announce plans to run for the position; Morrilton City Council passes measure related to limb collection; high school teams prep for state tournaments, as we plan our coverage; Hoelzeman earns honors in college softball.

Fire damages home on Lake Overcup; Pope County voters to decide on sales tax for new jail, 911 center; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Faulkner County to hold MMR vaccine clinic after third measles case reported; Sacred Heart softball, Morrilton baseball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball set to play in state tournaments this week; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.

Prosecutor says use of deadly force was justified in Faulkner County earlier this year; CCCEC begins using device and training that encourages conversation at daycares to improve early outcomes; Sacred Heart rings bells as new pope announced; Morrilton baseball, Sacred Heart softball, Nemo Vista baseball and softball headed to state tournaments; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Congressman Hill introduces bill to transfer Forest Service building to Perry County; Care Center's cereal drive wrapping up this week; Sacred Heart Bazaar set for May 30-31; ASP hold memorial for fallen officers; rain moves 4A regional tournament from Morrilton to Robinson; other local high school teams to play in 1A at Center Ridge; we talk with Becca Caldwell of AEDC about rural economic development.

Escaped murder suspect caught in Morrilton last summer has court appearance; Sheriff Mike Smith to retire at end of this term; Legislative session ends; Nemo Vista FCCLA raising funds to attend Nationals; Hendrix gets grant to restore historic dormitory; baseball and softball regionals to start Thursday; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Farm Bureau announces county Farm Families of the Year; as school year ends, UACCM prepares for graduation ceremonies; Tourism Ticker shows increase; Dunlap named to 'Fast 15' group; Five MHS pitchers combine for a one-hit shutout; seven area teams to play in regional tournaments; we talk with Caleigh Pennebaker, Wyatt Pettry and Whitney Howe with Nemo Vista FCCLA.

SCCSD names Teachers of the Year; Chamber holds ribbon cuttings; two local students recognized as ATU Tradition Keepers; regional tournaments set for baseball and softball.