KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Pope County Quorum Court hears from Gulfside, Cherokee Nation, regarding endorsement of casino plan; Kids Library progressing, still a long time away from completion; Green Bay Packaging acquires Missouri-based packaging operation; Gas prices fall slightly; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Legal Beverage Fund announces grant recipients; Cherokee Nation Businesses submits casino plan for Pope County; Care Center wraps up cereal drive; Depot Museum to hold 'Family History Day' on Saturday; Free Fishing Weekend starts Friday at noon; we talk with Charles Brown and Dianne Barnes about Juneteenth observation planned for Menifee.

CCRWDD begins process to possibly build new lake; Morrilton native highlighted in 40 Under 40 class; Maggio's appeal to dismiss bribery conviction denied; USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River; Registration underway for Morrilton Parks & Rec adult basketball leagues; We check in with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway Co. Care Center

One week left for applications for Pope County casino license, Quorum Court set to hear from two vendors this week; Perry County Chamber to hold banquet tonight; Zimmerman named to Boys State Hall of Fame.

Conway County Library's summer reading program gets underway with special weekend event; Petit Jean Coffeehouse once again named 'Best in State" by AY Magazine; Chamber holds ribbon cuttings for new members; tentative conference alignments for baseball, softball, soccer; we talk with Jerry Smith of the Morrilton Depot Museum.

South Conway County School Board accepts resignations, approves new hires; Sacred Heart Bazaar is this weekend; Funds coming for gas and oil well cleanup; Wynne's annual "Farm Fest" is underway; new hires by SCCSD include new coaches for softball, soccer; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Gulfside, hopeful to earn casino contract, unveils plans for facility; Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain set to host annual swap meet; UACCM will have small tuition hike this fall; we talk with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation Department.

Chamber hires Tourism Director; Hawkins Insurance donates Skid Unit to Morrilton Fire Department; Judge says increase in 911 addresses points to growth in Conway County; local student-athletes named to All-State and All-Star baseball and softball teams.

UACCM breaks ground on Nursing and Health Sciences building; Memorial Day observations held locally; two convicted on drug charges; disaster relief donations being accepted; fair talent contest details released; High School Hal of Fame inductees for 2024 have local ties; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School about this weekend's bazaar.

Funeral for Wayland Holyfield to be held Tuesday in Nashville; Sunday morning tornadoes kill at least 8 people in northwest Arkansas; Faulkner Co. deputies arrest suspected kidnapper; ARDOT to close one lane of Hwy. 7 at Arkansas River bridge for repairs; MHS to host third annual musical theatre camp this summer; Cards sweep Cubs