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Grammy Award Winner Comes to Rogers
By: Layne Blank FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The music scene heats up this summer as a Grammy Award Winning artist gets booked to take center stage at the Walmart Amphitheater. Janet Jackson performs her State of the World tour on July 13, in Rogers. Jackson has won five Grammy Awards, one BET Ultimate Icon Award, and…
New Study Proves Some Life Can Survive on Mars
By: Hunter McEachern FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas researchers have conducted two new studies claiming that some forms of life can survive on Mars. The study results show that microorganisms, called methanogens, could live on Mars today. The methane-producing microorganisms could have also possibly been able to live on Mars in the past, during…
Local Crossfitter Does Not Let Age Stand in His Way
By: Seth Campbell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Crossfit started out as a way for Jody Hendrix to stay in shape. “It’s a marriage of cardiovascular training and strength training for overall general fitness. And once I started I was hooked,” said Hendrix about Crossfit. The constantly varied workouts have now given him a bigger goal. “I finished…
The End of the Year Fashion Show Combines Style With Science
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – This year’s Enclothe: Timeless fashion show will feature some stylistic and technical pieces. The fashion show brings apparel merchandising, product development majors and the engineering department together to make one-of-a-kind outfits. Lexie Benton, Senior Apparel Major and an artist, created a product that is made from recycled vinyls and LED…
Fayetteville Set for First Black History Parade
By Jarrett Hobbs FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – For the first time Fayetteville, Arkansas will host a Black History Month Parade. Set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m. the parade will start at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. The parade’s path will be along Dickson St. The parade was organized by Compassion…
Get Your Flu Vaccination on Campus
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Pat Walker Health Center has teamed up with the Washington County Health Unit to host a flu vaccine clinic. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas Union Food Court. Bring your insurance card if you have one and remember…
Baseball League Turns Home Runs Into Hope
For most kids, baseball is just a game, but at the Miracle League of Northwest Arkansas it’s more than that. “Miracle league is a baseball league set up for special needs of all flavors,” said Jared Park, head coach of the Yankees. Miracle League is designed to help people with special needs experience the game…
Local Program Teaches Life Lessons Through Golf
The First Tee, a nationwide golf program, aims at teaching kid’s values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. The program has been in Northwest Arkansas for 10 years. Coach Michael Dryer explains how the First Tee teaches kid’s life lessons through the game. “When you’re out playing golf, you have to…
What to Expect This Week in Weather
Jon Douglas gives you your Five Day Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s episode of UATV News (4-19-17).
Former Meth Addict Finds Help at Seven Hills
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“None of my family trusts me anymore,” said Janine Young. “Janine Young took care of people for seven years. She was a personal support assistant for the handicapped in Oklahoma, but her life completely changed when her boyfriend introduced her to meth. “He asked me if I ever tried it before, I…