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NWA under burn ban
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Washington County, the city of Fayetteville, and multiple other counties across Northwest Arkansas are currently under burn bans due to high wildfire risk. Benton country issued a second 24-hour burn ban on March 15, as weather conditions in the area have raised concerns about the potential for wildfires.…
UAPD’s spring break safety tips
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Spring break at the University of Arkansas begins March 24, and the University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) is encouraging students to take steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable time away from campus. Whether students are traveling far away or staying closer to home, following a few…
ASG offers new meal swipe request form
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Associated Student Government is partnering with the Division of Student Affairs to launch the Meal Swipe Request Form. This program is an initiative aimed at supporting students facing food insecurity on campus. the program provides eligible students with additional meal swipes at no cost to ensure those…
Maxines Tap Room celebrates its 75th anniversary
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Maxine’s Tap Room is a staple in Fayetteville’s bar scene and this iconic bar is celebrating its 75th anniversary on March 18th. Maxine Miller opened this bar on March 18, 1950 when she borrowed money from her parents. This is especially historic as women were not allowed to…
ASG election results were announced with a big celebration
By: Katie Glanton Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — The Associated Student Government announced their election results of their general election with a big celebration at the Union Mall today. Voting took place from March 10 at 9 a.m.. til March 12 at 4 p.m. Any undergraduate student was eligible to vote. The election announcement celebration took…
The University of Arkansas parish reacts to Pope Francis declining health
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The current Pope, Pope Francis, has been in the hospital since February 14, 2025 which has effected the Catholic Church even here in Arkansas. The Pope is visible head of the Catholic church and Pope Francis is the 266th Pope in the Catholic church’s history. The Pope is…
New $100 billion deal set to impact NWA
By: Mac Demo FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – President Trump has agreed to a $100 billion deal with the hope of lowering the costs of everyday goods and creating jobs all over the country. The deal was made with multiple tech giants such as Intel, and TSMC and It will be used to construct new manufacturing…
National eating disorders awareness week
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – National Eating Disorder Awareness Week aims to bring attention to a critical condition and often misunderstood health crisis affecting millions of Americans. According to National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million people, will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. These disorders, which…
Bell to Bell bill has an early impact on a local school
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, cell phones will be banned in Arkansas public schools from the first bell to the last under a new bill signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The “Bell-to-Bell” bill, part of the state’s broader initiative to prioritize student mental health, aims to limit screen time…
Arkansas baseball boosts revenue for local businesses
By: Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Baseball season is underway! Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas is filled with excitement with the University of Arkansas Razorbacks perfect record at home. After sweeping the University of Portland Pirates in a weekend matchup and beating the University of Central Arkansas Sugar Bears yesterday, the Razorbacks are currently…