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Free Thanksgiving for everyone
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Several places are offering free Thanksgiving meals for anyone in need. Both Thrive Real Estate and the Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas will both be having meals in Bentonville. Thrive will have a drive thru meal service from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the Salvation Army will host…
“Goosebumps” author coming to Fayetteville.
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Renowned author R.L. Stine is coming to the Fayetteville Public Library. Director of FPL’s Marketing and Communications, Samantha Herrera, said she encourages people to attend. “This is going to be a fun event for Stine fans of all ages,” Herrera said. Following the presentation, Stine will be available to…
Homecoming takes the hill
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Homecoming festivities are officially underway on the hill. The week, dedicated to celebrating the University and those who call it home, will take place from Oct. 18 until Oct. 21. A wide variety of events will happen across the campus; new traditions are expected to arise, while some…
Israel under attack impacting Northwest Arkansas
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas has rippled a wave of fear and concern all over the world, including Northwest Arkansas. “It’s terrifying,” Yael Even, University of Arkansas senior said. “Israel has always been a place that felt like home to me. It’s…
Fayetteville homicide suspect arrested
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A murder suspect has been arrested for the suspicious death located at the Sugar Tree Apartments. On September 30th, Fayetteville Police Department responded to a call that led to the discovery of the deceased 49-year-old Willie McAway found in unusual circumstances. Authorities recently revealed the victim appeared to…
Walking to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by hosting the 19th annual observance on October 9th. The day was honored with food and an open mic on the South Terrace of the Arkansas Union. “We would like to embrace that Indigenous people were already here for thousands…
U of A students bringing clean water to those in need
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Filter of Hope is taking U of A students to Central America to bring clean water and share the gospel. 300 students will travel internationally with the organization to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama. There they will install water filters in poverty ridden communities. Filters are $40,…
Top 20 homecoming nominees announced over the weekend
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- On Saturday, the top twenty homecoming nominees for both king and queen were announced. Since the announcement, all nominees have gone through an interview process to then be narrowed down into the top twelve. Nominees have completed 84 class hours and plan to graduate in the 2023-2024 academic year.…
Holcombe Global Series continues
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – This fall semester, international students and students who studied abroad are getting the chance to showcase their countries. The Holcombe Hall Global Series continues tomorrow, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Holcombe Hall living room. This week, the series will take students on an imaginary trip to…
Naloxone training for U of A community
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The U of A community now has the opportunity to learn how to save a life. Pat Walker Health Center’s Substance Education, Assessment & Recovery (SEAR) program, in partnership with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction, is bringing Naloxone training sessions to campus. In each training, participants will learn to…