🌱 How fast are Morrilton’s Medicaid drug administration costs really rising?

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In today's newsletter:

• How fast are Morrilton's Medicaid drug administration costs really rising?
• Why a Morrilton family is pushing the Governor on disability services now.
• When the Conway County Fair brings rides and livestock to Morrilton

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
• Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morrilton Medicaid expenses for non-oral drug administration reach $1,414 in 2024 (northlittlerocktimes.com) — Medicaid spending on non-oral drug administration in Morrilton reached $1,414 in 2024, a sharp 60.7% jump from last year, though it remains a small slice of overall local Medicaid costs. The report breaks down how this category ranks among other medical services in Morrilton and shows all related claims came from ZIP code 72110.
   

• Morrilton Family Talks to Governor about CES Waiver Issue (kvom.com) — A Morrilton family is pressing Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to call a special legislative session to tackle Arkansas's long CES waiver waitlist for people with disabilities. Paige and Seth McCammon say thousands are waiting for vital in-home supports and want faster action on caregiver shortages, equipment denials, and allowing some parents to be paid caregivers.
   

• From Livestock to Rides: Fairs Happening Across Arkansas 2026 (aymag.com) — Morrilton residents can mark their calendars for the Conway County Fair, coming to town September 9–12 with rides, livestock shows, and family-friendly fun. The statewide roundup also highlights dozens of other county fairs and festivals across Arkansas through October, so you can plan fall outings beyond Conway County too.
   

📸 Around Morrilton

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Wednesday September 2
• Away-9th VB vs Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
• VB - 8th/9th @ Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
• VB - 7th @ Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• VB @ Russellville
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:30 pm
• VB - JV/V @ Russellville
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:30 pm
• FB - 8th/9th vs Elkins
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Football @ Vilonia
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  7:00 pm
• FB - V @ Vilonia
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• VB - JV/V vs Trimatch: Berryville/Atkins
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Away-9th VB vs Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
• VB - 8th/9th @ Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm
• VB - 7th @ Greenbrier
  South Conway County School District Morrilton, AR 72110
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Great family.
  Great products. We love their ground brisket, steaks, and sausage. (Nextdoor Morrilton)

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Morrilton. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Morrilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morrilton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Conway

• Conway Police requests ASP to investigate circumstances of man who died in police custody (katv.com)
• Four stranded motorists rescued Saturday morning (kvom.com)
• Conway ranked among top five in Arkansas with 8 scam reports in July 2026 (northlittlerocktimes.com)

Russellville

• 9/11 memorial stair climb planned at Arkansas Tech University (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)

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