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Holiday Fire Safety
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–With winter weather and the holiday season coming on strong, it’s time to refresh on how to keep the Christmas tree bright with lights and not with flames. Almost nine hundred people die in-house fires, with over $2.9 billion in property damage, every winter according to FEMA. Remember to keep space…
Former Arkansas First Lady Dies at 93
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–A former first lady of Arkansas who fought for childhood immunizations died last Friday at the age of 93. Betty Bumpers died in Little Rock from complications of dementia and a broken hip, according to her son Brent Bumpers. She was the first lady of Arkansas when her husband, Dale Bumpers,…
TV Comedian Coming to Arkansas Union
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. – A Texan comedian known for her time on MTV and HBO is coming to the Arkansas Union Theater. Dallas-native Jamie Lee is a stand-up comedian, TV writer, and actress. Lee is one of the main cast members on MTV’s “Girls Code,” where women discuss different issues they deal with…
UA Student Presents Research that Helps Low Income Residents to Fresh Produce
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An honor’s college student of the UofA’s Dale Bumpers College presented research at the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Food and Nutrition Conference in Washington, D.C. UA Senior, Laura Wasson’s presentation was “Increasing Low-Income Residents’ Access to Fresh Produce Through Local Farm and Food Pantry Collaboration.” Wasson said…
Parking and Transit Schedule Changes
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas will be closed Nov. 21-25 for Thanksgiving break. This also means the University Parking and Transit Offices will also close. This affects busses and safe rides. According to the Parking and Transit website, The U of A bus routes will be on schedule until 6pm…
Click-It or Ticket
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, AR– In 2016, over 50% of reported fatal car crashes the passengers were not wearing their seat belts. Arkansas state police are taking major steps in the Click It or Ticket/Border to Border state initiative. The Click It or Ticket campaign is part of a national initiative aimed to reduce the number of…
Fayetteville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Not traveling home for the Thanksgiving Holidays? Maybe you just do not want to deal with buying and preparing a homemade turkey. No need to panic. There are several restaurants staying open on Thanksgiving Day. These restaurants will all be serving customers this thanksgiving: -Emila’s Kitchen on Dickson St. -6494…
Fulbright Celebrates Diversity and Multiculturalism
By Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fulbright Scholars at the University of Arkansas invite all students to celebrate “Fulbright Holiday Forum: Diversity and Multiculturalism at the University of Arkansas” from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 4, at the Reynolds Center Auditorium. Fulbright Scholars at the University of Arkansas RSO contact, Sergio Mosquera said this event decided to use…
U of A engineering Students Help a Local Business
by Peter Roulier FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Fayetteville Public Television Station had nowhere to turn when it came to a much-needed software update. In a last-ditch effort Dan Robinson, the station’s operational manager, reached out to the University of Arkansas College of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. After getting in contact with associate professor…
Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter
by Peter Roulier FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Winter arrives in Fayetteville and that comes with freezing temperatures, which could affect your home. The City of Fayetteville sent out a release on their website to remind residents to prepare their homes for winter. According to US News & World Report approximately 75% of students live off campus, putting…