KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

It's our 71st anniversary at the radio station, and today's NewsWatch is a special program highlighting the history of the station.

Conway County Quorum Court approves 2024 budget, appoints Carl Birkner as County Treasurer; Faulkner County Sheriff's Office arrests a suspect in a Wednesday shooting; Communities in the path of totality for the April 8th, 2024 Great American Total Solar Eclipse prep for visitors; group presents plan to make Petit Jean State Park a “national climbing destination"; Morrilton’s basketball teams pick up wins in Stuttgart tourney; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Conway County Quorum Court to hold its final meeting of the year tonight; NWS says no White Christmas; UACCM Practical Nursing holds graduation/pinning; ASP reminds motorists of law prohibiting left lane driving; MHS teams playing in tourney at Stuttgart.

Old Hickory Baptist Church launches food pantry; Morrilton earns 'honorable mention' as Trendsetter City; Mayor puts out plea for support of Room 29:11; Arvest announces grants for Morrilton/Conway area; Morrilton basketball teams stay undefeated in conference with wins at Mena; we visit with Justin Condry of the National Weather Service.

Quorum Court appoints Birkner as County Treasurer, committees consider paid fire chief, pay increase for emergency management director; Harvest of Hope nets enough food and funds to finish 2023; Servsafe training session approaching; SCCSD named Purple Star District for support of military families; Morrilton boys, Bigelow boys, Wonderview girls ranked in top ten in state hoops rankings; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Today's the deadline for applications for Conway County Treasurer;

Shop with a Cop held Saturday, 100 children and families helped; UACCM Clock Tower project moving forward; ATU Student Union to be named after Ferguson; high school basketball roundup; we visit with Blake Martin and Patty Payne of Old Hickory Baptist Church.

Wayland Holyfield Place progresses, should be mostly completed in time for eclipse; SCCSD Choirs to host cafe event tonight; Wreaths Across America event at Petit Jean Cemetery set for Saturday; Governor focuses on Outdoor economy; AAA reshuffles football conferences; high school basketball roundup; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

MHS begins using Opengate security system; UACCM looks to begin site preparation on Allied Health Sciences building early next year; Chamber sponsors 'Keep the Cheer Here' event; Perryville High School gets grant for garden; Morrilton boys travel to Subiaco in a battle of conference unbeatens; we visit with Ray and Alta Pruitt for a wrapup of the Thanksgiving in the Park event.

Attorney General names Officers of the Year; KYM Project addresses Morrilton City Council; Mayor pays tribute to late alderman Fred Hill; SCCSD releases 24-25 calendar; MHS basketball teams get conference wins; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Democrats question new city election processes; Morrilton City Council approves increases in sewer and sanitation rates, traffic fines; Quorum Court declares vacancy in Treasurer's office; Morrilton featured in publication ahead of 2024 eclipse; Perryville and Bigelow football players among All-State selections.