KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

'Broadway on Broadway' opens tonight at the Rialto; Deluca announces run for second city council term; Daffodil Festival opens this weekend on Wye Mountain; Young entrepreneur opens tattoo business in Morrilton; Sacred Heart girls' season ends with state tournament loss; Morrilton, Wonderview girls to play in quarterfinals of state tourney today; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Cleanup to be timed to tidy up before eclipse; Highway weight restrictions lifted on some roads; Leadership Conway County to graduate current class in March; update on Flu, COVID in Arkansas; Morrilton boys' season ends with loss to Brookland in 4A State; Sacred Heart girls to open play in 1A State today; we talk with Tiffany Hubbard of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Conway County Detention officer found dead at jail; Morrilton officials attend Governor's Tourism Conference; local schools, others obtain Wildlife Education Grants; Thursday is deadline for Arkansas Food Hall of Fame; Wonderview girls, Morrilton girls advance to state tournament quarterfinals; we talk with Christi Dixon, director of Arkansas Educational Services for the Visually Impaired, about the blind NASA representative coming to the Rialto to discuss the eclipse.

Quorum Court approves agreement with Menifee to house inmates, tables request by Med Tech regarding eclipse; Perry County Sheriff asks residents to be on the lookout for a fake patrol car; wildfire risk increasing in Arkansas; it's Severe Weather Awareness Week; high school State Tournament basketball games start today; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Perryville Superintendent discusses bond restructure request; American Legion to bring 'Wreaths Across America' to Morrilton; Quorum Court to consider agreement with Menifee for housing inmates; large crowd gathers to discuss eclipse preparations on Petit Jean Mountain; state tournament schedule set following regional tournament finals; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Faulkner County man now faces second murder charge; Mayor updates plans for soccer fields; Morrilton named 'underrated town' for tourism by publication; UACCM to hold 'More in Morrilton' event; Petit Jean State Bank awards $2500 cash prize; Morrilton boys, Sacred Heart girls both headed to state tournaments; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

North Plaza Cinema announces closure; Rialto has cast of 11 in 'Broadway on Broadway' revue; Marijuana amendment clears AG's approval, heads to petition; TriPeaks banquet to be held in Morrilton; ATU enrollment up for Spring, first time in five years; Morrilton, Wonderview girls notch Regional tournament wins; Wonderview, Nemo Vista boys seasons end at regionals; we talk with Dale Quaid of The Safe Place.

Perryville School District proposing bond restructure on ballot; Dardanelle hires interim Superintendent following Gotcher's resignation; Morrilton sewer and trash billing underway; documentary on Elaine massacre coming to Rialto; High school basketball regional tournament play gets underway today; we talk with Shane Boen and Kristi Strain with the Rialto Theatre.

Early Voting underway for primary and nonpartisan judicial election; ATU to host NASA speaker this Friday; February is Teen Dating Violence awareness month; AGFC seeking input on Lake Conway boating lanes; scholarship opportunity for past county fair participants; our broadcast schedule is set for first-round regional tournament basketball games; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Lots of events planned around total solar eclipse in April; Governor announces Workforce Strategy program; Beef Conference set for Tuesday; Heritage Grants program details announced; area teams headed to Regional Tournaments; we visit with Rex Nelson about the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.