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Film Fest comes to downtown Fayetteville
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Film Fest is taking place October 20-22, 2022 in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Film Fest brings in films, filmmakers and an audience from all over the world. The fourteenth annual Film Fest continues to advocate for film and filmmakers as they enter the marketplace. The Film…
RV resort to break ground soon
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The planning process for the development of a high end recreational vehicle resort in southwest Fayetteville is underway. The development’s name is Pigskin Park. A group of out-of-state investors closed on 43.5 acres for $1 million in August. The 43.5 acres of Pigskin Park will have 165 RV…
Dickson Street’s newest hangout combines art and sport
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Dickson Street Art Court is a free space open to the public that combines art, recreation and leisure activity. The Art Court project has been in the works since August 2020 and opened August 2022. The Tyson Family Foundation and Experience Fayetteville partnered together to support downtown…
Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue helps four-legged friends find their home
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue is a local nonprofit organization in Fayetteville. They rehome and rescue strays, surrendered and homeless dogs. They also provide public education on the breed of weimaraners and on responsible dog ownership. Dogs can be adopted and fostered through AWR. There are also opportunities for…
Top athletes from around the globe head to Fayetteville for a UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup event
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A weekend-long cyclo-cross festival is taking place in Centennial Park this weekend from October 14-16. The festival will bring top global cyclists for the 2022 Walmart UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. Cyclo-cross is a form of cycling that includes road cycling, mountain biking, and steeplechase. The events kick off…
Pearl’s Books celebrated their one year anniversary while facing challenges
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pearl’s Books is an independent bookstore in Fayetteville. The store is located on the downtown square. Co-owners, Daniel and Leah Jordan opened their doors last October. The Jordans hope that their store provides a “gathering place for people to connect again, safely, over drinks, snacks, and of course,…
October is Homocystinuria Awareness Month: How a battle with a rare disease has impacted a driven young man
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Homocystinuria is an extremely rare disorder that affects less than 0.01% of the world; however, a member of the Northwest Arkansas community has directly seen the impacts of HCU his entire life. Homocystinuria, also known as HCU, is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot properly process…
New report shows rise in opioid deaths among Arkansans
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A report released Monday revealed another health crisis rising in Arkansas and the nation. According to the report released by QuoteWizard, drug overdose deaths in Arkansas have grown over 16% just in the past year. Based on information on the CDC’s website, reported overdose deaths in Arkansas went…
Annual Bikes, Blues and BBQ event is back, but with new location
Video footage from Bikes, Blues and BBQ 2021 By: Autumn Klein ROGERS, Ark. (UATV) – After 20 years, the world’s largest charity motorcycle rally moves to a new location. Bikes, Blues and BBQ is a nonprofit event that focuses on providing for women, children and the under-served members of the Northwest Arkansas community. According to…
Winnie The Pooh themed book drive taking place this month
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Once Upon a Time Books and the Walton Arts Center are hosting a Winnie the Pooh book drive this month. Participants should bring gently used books for children who are aged 8 to 17. Books collected during the drive will be donated to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. …