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  • Community members showcase they are not just an average running group

    Community members showcase they are not just an average running group

    By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection by enabling people “with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics.” Since that first chapter was established, there have been 62 chapters started internationally including the…

  • Local boxing gym helping to fight Parkinson’s Disease

    Local boxing gym helping to fight Parkinson’s Disease

    By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – April is Parkinson’s awareness month but a local  gym in Springdale is helping people diagnosed with Parkinson’s stay in control of their disease all year long.  Straightright Boxing and Fitness holds a boxing class twice a week for people looking to fight off symptoms of Parkinson’s. Every jab…

  • City of Fayetteville asking for community input on new Climate Action Plan

    City of Fayetteville asking for community input on new Climate Action Plan

    By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)  – The City of Fayetteville is hosting a series of community engagement events in order to gain feedback on the city’s Climate Action Plan.  Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten said the efforts being put forward seek to restructure the Energy Action Plan that was adopted in 2018. The goal of…

  • Ozark Adaptive Sports Association: how a local paraplegic man devotes his life to helping others just like him

    By: Autumn Klein SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) – One in three Arkansans currently live with a disability, according to the CDC. According to the United Spinal Association, only two adaptive sports programs exist in the state. That is why when Sean Kent moved to Arkansas in 2018, he made it a goal to make a change.…

  • Local marathon runs for a bigger cause against cancer

    Local marathon runs for a bigger cause against cancer

    By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Iron Pig hosted a 5K race and a duathlon to raise awareness for cancer in Fayetteville at Drake Field. This event also raised money for donations toward cancer research and support to those who are battling. Runners from all ages were given the chance to compete. The event…

  • Social media affecting students’ attention spans

    By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Excessive social media use has been associated with lower attention spans. Social media is one of the biggest contributors to many people’s phone screen times, especially among younger generations. This includes students at college. Despite the fact that social media platforms provide a fun and interesting experience, there…

  • Rise in college students who are micro-influencers

    By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Statistics show nearly 44% of the American population have side jobs. Of that 44%, more than 62% of those people are a part of Gen Z.  College students are taking over the digital atmosphere as micro-influencers and content creators. Students use social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram,…

  • Fayetteville hosts 2023 U.S. Pro Cup Mountain Biking qualifiers

      By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For the third straight year, Fayetteville, Arkansas, the U.S. Pro Cup Mountain Bike Series came to town from April 12th-16th at Centennial Park. The races were qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris. Many South American countries were represented like Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru…

  • Veterans take the water to raise awareness

    By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Heroes on the Water is a local non-profit that raises awareness for U.S. Veterans who served in the military and developed post-traumatic stress disorder during their time. The event holds kayaking, canoeing and fishing sails around local lakes. The non-profit was originally created in 2007 in Allen, Texas,…

  • NWA Naturals prepare for opening day

    By: Camryn Johnson  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals welcome fans inside Arvest Ballpark for the first time this Spring for the season opener Thursday night against the Midland Rockhounds.  The preliminary roster for the 2023-24 season was revealed by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week. Shortly after the announcement, the players…

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