KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Perry County Sheriff now investigating missing person as homicide; Jobless rates inch up; Menifee speeding ticket ban lifted; Conway County Fair starts today; Berry turns in record-tying performance in Devil Dog win; Criswell fires TD pass in his first outing as Razorback.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, September 4, 2023.

More counties implement bans on burning as dry conditions persist; Perry County once again has Arkansas State Police presence; Coffee Bean opens brick-and-mortar location; Labor Day safety reminders from law enforcement, Corps of Engineers; we preview tonight's high school football matchups and visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry County Sheriff's Office continues search for missing man; Drop in severance tax revenues affecting county road budget; Chamber to facilitate free small business workshop; UACCM receives grant from Entergy; junior high football, high school volleyball to play today; we talk with Kevin Patterson of C2 Baggers.

Conway County fall cleanup dates set; Conway County Fair pageant, talent winners announced; Morrilton Chamber feeds over 600 during teacher lunches; we preview Friday's high school football matchups.

Perry County now under a burn ban; Conway County Quorum Court established drug enforcement funds, hears about fire department accolades; Jones promoted at Chamber; Med Tech EMS technicians dispatched for hurricane response; Chamber expects big numbers in area for Labor Day; we talk with Conway County Judge Hart.

Conway Police make child porn arrest, announce dedicated officer to fight crimes against children; Morrilton Police announce new Drug Dog; Sacred Heart Oktoberfest plans set; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Dr. Shurtleff honored by Arkansas Cattlemen's Association; Devil Dogs drop opener at Russellville, we wrap other area high school football games; we'll visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Heat Wave to end this weekend; Race to the Future fundraising campaign for SCCSD kicks off; Fair pageants, talent show to be held Saturday; McKennon appointed to new state board; ATU to host 9/11 speaker; high school football starts tonight with late kickoffs, frequent breaks; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Extreme Heat Warning continues, relief in sight; Governor requests disaster assistance; Gordon to be honored with Willbanks Award; Wildfire fighting grants available; MHS volleyball opens season tonight; area junior high football teams to play tonight.

Wildfire danger increases with hot, dry weather; Entergy holding fan drive, encouraging usage of fans to help cool homes; UACCM classes resume today as college starts its 60th year of operation; Sacred Heart makes upgrades over the summer; Area teams postpone kickoff by one hour to try to beat the heat; we talk with meteorologist Thomas Jones with the National Weather Service.