KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Morrilton Intermediate School partners with UCA to bring "Project LUNA" to Morrilton, an arts and science presentation on the eclipse; Med-Tech EMS encourages residents to prepare ahead for shortages connected to the eclipse; Conway County Cleanup wrapping up tomorrow; School Counts to hold recognition ceremony; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway woman dies in auto accident in rural Faulkner County; UCA gets large gift for interior design program; Med-Tech EMS continues preparations for eclipse; CASA seeking volunteers to serve as child advocates; area high school baseball and softball teams to play today; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Conway County Community Foundation announces Giving Tree Grants; Truck stop at Blackwell undergoing renovation, rebranding as TA Express; Americold expansion celebrated in Russellville; Corps issues Small Craft Advisory; Last freeze of the season was likely this week; Morrilton gets big wins over Ozark in baseball and softball; Sacred Heart falls to Hector in a softball game with a football score; we talk with Crystal Dendy of CASA.

Conway County Quorum Court approves additional funds as needed for Med Tech EMS during eclipse; Chamber reports successful 'Munchin' on Main Street' festival; American Legion program profiled; Morrilton High School planning Career Fair; area teams hope to play baseball and softball games today; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Officials respond to separate drowning incidents near Morrilton and Atkins; suspect apprehended in shooting on I-40 near Conway; Conway County Spring Cleanup now underway; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; March is Developmental Disabilities Month; former Sacred Heart Associate Pastor going to Rome for Synod; high school baseball and softball update; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Munchin on Main festival to feature a dozen food trucks, live music and kids activities in downtown Morrilton Saturday; group to seek petition signature to repeal Pope County Casino license; Care Center to hold cereal drive this spring; flu activity remains high; record tourism tax year reported; area high schools playing in baseball tournaments today; CBC advances in post-season play; UCA women's season ends in NIT; we talk with Kara Jones from the Conway County Center for Exceptional Children.

Leadership Conway County installs Book Boxes as part of community project; gas prices increase; UACCM announces complete plans for eclipse on campus; Rialto Arts Center to host 'Breakfast for the Arts' before Munchin' festival, again during eclipse weekend; we visit with Courtney Martin about local eclipse plans.

A dozen food trucks to be on hand for 'Munchin' on Main Street' festival this weekend in downtown Morrilton; Conway County Depot Museum to unveil 'Rockefeller Plaza' in ceremony; local Family Dollar store, open less than three years, to permanently close; we talk with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Main Street Morrilton's 'Everyone Under The Sun' eclipse party planned for April 5-8; State Broadband Office conducting mapping; Wonderview sets school calendar; UCA hires new men's basketball coach; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Conway County Spring Cleanup is set for next week; South Conway County School District approves summer projects; Petit Jean State Park has special activities for Spring Break; high school basketball conferences realigned by AAA, resulting in changes for local schools; we visit with Tim Hill of Med-Tech EMS.