KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Excessive Heat Warning continues; Morrilton Mayor lines out next street paving projects; Perry County Sheriff's Office makes drug arrests; plans finalized for next month's Perry County Fair; schools moving game start times, cancelling JV games to account for extreme heat; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart School.

Radiothon raises over $26K; Nemo Vista student attends DC recognition; ATU names acting president; UCA holds successful fundraiser; Palmer wins weekend tourney at MCC.

Conway County Center for Exceptional Children Radiothon set for today; Eclipse planning continues, officials urge residents to be prepared; Green Bay Packaging to open employee health clinic in downtown Morrilton; Conway County Fair registration deadlines approaching; Morrilton High School to hold Maroon & Gray scrimmage tonight; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Station House apartments sold, renovation planned; City Council Police Committee discusses repeat offenders; Eichenberger recognized for 50 years of service to Morrilton Fire Department; Chamber preparing Morrilton visitor guide; we preview high school football and visit with Steve Beavers about the 2024 eclipse.

Renewal Ranch receives large donation; Lifeguards recognized for saving child's life; Chamber presents to Morrilton City Council; South Conway County School Board commends AP achievements at MHS; MHS football hosts benefit scrimmage with Conway; we visit with Kara Jones about the CCCEC Radiothon.

Morrilton City Council approves transfer of trash collection contract after current contractor sells; New Morrilton fire truck pushed into fire station in demonstration of century-old tradition; Two die in fatal accident in Vilonia; 911 operations center merger discussed; Morrilton football hosts Conway in benefit game tonight; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Today's the first day of school; Morrilton Airport to welcome repair business; we preview area governmental meetings; two opportunities to see Morrilton High School football this week.

911 Merger to be discussed at Intergovernmental Council meeting Monday; Bargains Galore continues; Radiothon to be held next Friday; two weeks until high school football begins; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Bargains Galore on 64 gets underway, UACCM registering students ahead of Aug. 23 first day of classes; Cleveland group plans festival to raise money for a park; Koontz Electric starts next apprenticeship class; we visit with Jay Carter and Alexis Scroggins with the Conway County Library.

MES unveils book vending machine on campus; Ambulance Deserts exist in all 75 Arkansas counties; Back-to-School bash planned for this weekend; Moose family visitors come to depot museum; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.