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…
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…
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…
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…
By: Belle Norton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The construction of a new parking deck at Fayetteville High School has raised concerns among residents and environmental advocates after the removal of several mature trees. The multi-level parking structure is part of the district’s long-term infrastructure plan to address a critical parking shortage. With 2,600 students and…
By: Tyler Arnold FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — This week was the beginning of King of Pink, a philanthropy event held by the Zeta Tau Alpha chapter at the University of Arkansas. The event is held to help raise money for breast cancer awareness. King of Pink is ran by Zeta’s Vice President of Philanthropy and…
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) — The Arkansas Senate voted 23-8 on SB184, this bill will transfer authorities and powers of the Arkansas State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission (AETC) to the Arkansas Department of Education. The bill also abolishes the AETC and the state library boards that oversee public libraries…
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Recent possible changes at the federal level regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are drawing attention at the state level. An executive order from the current administration aimed to end DEI programs, with claims that the former administration used “illegal and immoral discrimination programs going by the…
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, it’s a night to remember. But for some families, the cost of a dress, shoes and accessories can be overwhelming. That’s why a collaboration of local organizations has stepped in to make sure every teen…
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)-The 19th annual Natalie Jones Memorial Tournament wrapped up on March 1 after two weekends of play. The tournament, hosted by Ozark Juniors Volleyball, honors the life of former player Natalie Jones who passed away from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in 2006. “Natalie was an inspiration to a lot of…