KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

MedTech EMS certified to offer classes in partnership with UACCM; Arkansas Legislature's fiscal session ends, AGFC salary in limbo; FCS educator awards recognize two local instructors; USPS to hold 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive this weekend; seasons come to an end for Morrilton baseball, Nemo Vista Softball, Wonderview Softball; Nemo Vista baseball, Morrilton soccer advance in state tournaments; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Deadlines approaching for sponsorships, nominations for Perry Chamber Awards Banquet; ASP make large drug bust of motorist passing through Conway County; another round of applications for Pope County casino; details about upcoming Sacred Heart Bazaar; two Morrilton students named ATU Tradition Keepers; Long named GAC Pitcher of the Year; state tournament play gets underway today in baseball, softball and soccer; we talk with Tim Hill with Med-Tech EMS.

Hall of Fame songwriter Wayland Holyfield, native of Conway County, passes; Cereal Drive for Care Center wrapping up this week; Baker announces re-election campaign for city council; outdoor recreation entrepreneurship event coming to UACCM; Cox appointed to ATU trustees; area teams to play in state tournaments this week; we talk with Jean Hervey and Diane Barnes about a large family reunion, expected to draw hundreds, coming to Conway County.

CCRWDD begins annual hydrant flushing; Morrilton Chamber accepting Leadership Conway Co. applications; PJ Coffeehouse named a finalist for best coffee shop in Arkansas by AY magazine; Pinion named Speech and Debate League Administrator of the Year; Two MHS senior sign to play college sports; local teams gear up for state tourneys

Governor signs new Crypto Mining laws into effect; ASP makes several drug busts along I-40, including one in Conway County; UACCM graduation ceremony set for May 18; Briggler, DeSalvo earn scholarships from Conway County Fair; we wrap up regional tournament coverage and look ahead to state tournaments for baseball and softball; and with visit with Alisha Koonce from Sacred Heart Catholic School about the upcoming Sacred Heart Bazaar.

Fiscal Session adjourns with passage of RSA; Point Remove Brewing Co. to host festival this weekend; UACCM to celebrate Newsome's retirement; Southern Christian Children's Home to hold Homecoming this weekend; four local teams advance in regional tournaments, earn state tourney berths; we talk with Shannon Autrey from the Conway County Extension Service.

State legislature addresses cryptocurrency mining; Conway County Care Center to observe 35th anniversary with ribbon cutting; jobless rates released; Regional baseball and softball tournaments set to start today, weather permitting; we talk with Hope Adair of Point Remove Brewing Company.

Morrilton High School FFA plans banquet; study shows economic impact of Electric Cooperatives; document uncovered at Depot Museum shows information about college that once operated in Morrilton; Criswell to return to NC; Regional Tournament softball and baseball set to begin tomorrow; we talk with Cindy Lucariello and Leeann Haynes of the Conway County Care Center.

Morrilton officials hold public hearing to discuss protocol for council elections; Johnson named District 6170 Rotarian of the Year; Conway County Clerk releases information regarding upcoming election; SCCSD names Teachers of the Year; Morrilton baseball and softball teams take district championships; 1A-4 district championship to resume today after weather postponement; we talk with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

City of Morrilton holding public hearing over Council Member election process; SCCSD considering new approach to preK learning; Bigelow's Madison Starks gets top female undergrad award at ATU; Sacred Heart Quiz Bowl finishes second in state; Medical marijuana sales remain strong in Arkansas; Weather alters District Tourney schedule; We visit with MHS FFA members Addison Briggler and CR Shurtleff