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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. …
Flu vaccines and Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines offered at Pat Walker Health Center
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Flu vaccines and Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Pat Walker Health Center. The annual flu vaccination is available for all members of the University of Arkansas community, including spouses and dependents. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, there is no out-of-pocket cost for the flu…
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs is getting a new location
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, a Dickson Street hotdog stand established in 2008, is expanding to a second location. The owner of Yancey’s, Cody Yancey, is a University of Arkansas alumni and army veteran. Along with hotdogs Yancey’s also offers a safe place to anyone on Dickson. Cody is…
Halloween pop-up bar opens this weekend in Fayetteville
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pinpoint Fayetteville, a bar located on the square, will transform into Nightmare on Block Street starting September 30. The bar is closed this week while the Pinpoint team converts their basement into a Halloween experience. Creepy cocktails, scary pinball machines, and an immersive spooky environment are what guests…