KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Inmate found dead at Conway County Jail; Bargains Galore on 64 begins Thursday; Mega-Millions lottery drawing for record prize tonight; American Legion to begin meeting at Depot; we talk with Jennifer Jones of VMBTC.

Representative Beck fighting for parity on natural gas leases; local EMTs recognized at weekend conference; Conway County population grows in last year, according to Census Bureau; opponents of LEARN act fail to obtain enough signatures for referendum; Trash Hog purchased; Maddox Long still dazzles in summer league; we talk with Debbie Flowers about this weekend's Bargains Galor on Highway 64.

UACCM developing partnership with Greenbrier High School to increase offerings; The Conductor to hold entrepreneur workshops in Morrilton; Mega Millions jackpot at 1.25 billion; Sales Tax Holiday this weekend in Arkansas; MHS football season opener is three weeks away; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Petit Jean State Bank donates $100,000 to School Counts; New laws go into effect; UACCM unveils new logo; local jobless numbers increase slightly; Excessive heat warning continues; we visit with Morgan Zimmerman of Main Street Morrilton.

Perry County Sheriff's Office still looking for clues into missing person case; Plant closure at Clarksville; Farmers Market moved indoors due to excessive heat; Petit Jean State Park named to "best hiking" list; Fair registration now open; we visit with Mary Clark from UACCM.

More local residents are participating in cost-share program to pave roads; Stell is one of the headliners at the Arkansas State Fair; Private School voucher program draws lots of interest; Depot Museum Board elects new officers; City of Morrilton takes over soccer program.

84-year-old woman dies in Pope County auto accident; Plans made for First Thursday and Farmers Market this week; Morrilton Chamber CEO is a finalist for Fort Smith CVB Executive Director; Summit Utilities to resume collections, shutoffs; Greenbrier instructor is a finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year; Work Zone cameras to go into effect this week; Palmer wins MCC championship.

Heat wave continues; woman arrested for alleged thefts, high speed fleeing; MHS grad named Art Museum Fellow; Chamber plans teacher lunches; Conway County Fair seeking talent show entries; Center Ridge man wins world championship in horseshoes; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Heat wave continues for the next week; Eclipse planning has opportunities for many; county fair season quickly approaching; Morrilton Police granted handheld thermal device; state conducting broadband survey; agri scholarships available.

Conway County investigating consolidation of 911 services with Perry County; Blaylock recognized nationally for SRO work; Perry County Chamber to relaunch with administrative support from Morrilton Chamber; Fire on UP train starts grass fires; Conway officials seeking input on Salem Road; Sales Tax Holiday planning for first weekend of August.