CONWAY — Kennett High School will host the ninth annual MWV Regional VEX robotics competition in the Peter Ames Gymnasium Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is organized by Kennett High students along with MWV FIRST.
Admission is free to Saturday's competition.
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