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Fayetteville’s Farmers’ Market Celebrates 50 Years
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market celebrated their 50th opening day over the weekend. The local farmers’ market has been a staple in the community since 1973, when a group of local farmers wanted to sell their products directly to consumers. Located in downtown Fayetteville, the market has grown to…
Arkansas LEARNS Act signed into law
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas education bill, titled LEARNS Act, was signed into law. This law, proposed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, covers multiple aspects of education reformation, including teacher salary, school choice and more. Teacher Salary Teachers’ salary is the one aspect of the LEARNS Act most can agree on.…
ASG Run-Off Elections
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Associated Student Government (ASG) is holding run-off elections this week for their President, Treasurer, and Secretary. ASG Chief of Justice Anna Roach said that election runoffs happen when there is not a majority vote. “This week is actually the run-off election. Last week we had the general election where…
The chair of the music department uses her platform to break boundaries
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this spring semester, Lia Uribe was named chair of the Department of Music. She is the second woman and first person of Latin heritage to chair the department. The Columbian native said she is ready to step into this role because it gives her more agency. Uribe…
Fayetteville Board of Education continues search for new superintendent
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Board of Education is holding interviews for its superintendent position. Two special meetings will be held to interview two candidates for the position. The announcement comes after the Board announced last Friday that two additional candidates had been added to the search. According to a press…
Springdale all-star cheerleading gym prepares for most prestigious competition in America
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – One small town cheerleading squad won big this weekend at the NCA National Championship. All-star cheerleading teams from across the nation traveled to Dallas for the championship. The competition included the top teams across the U.S.. Infiniti Athletics in Springdale now holds that title after taking home first …
Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan Update
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Active Transportation plan will bring paved trails to Fayetteville. The city council hopes to create a connection of trails within a 10 minute walk of every residence in Fayetteville by 2040. Along with bringing a connection of trails, officials from the transportation plan has a list…
Beat Big Blue Blood Drive tomorrow
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Beat Big Blue Blood Drive will occur tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue through March 3rd across campus. University of Arkansas junior Gary Jackson knows how much a blood drive can impact someone’s life. Jackson’s dad received multiple blood transfusions and was able…
Center for Arkansas Farm Events Return
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Bank is returning to host events in March. The events will occur following the beginning of the 2023 Farm School Apprenticeship programs. The Farm School and Apprenticeship program is a hands-on learning program. “It is a second career…
NWA looks to benefit with gas prices going down
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – Gas prices in the Northwest Arkansas area are dwindling down during the times of inflation. According to Exxon Mobil, the cost of oil has gone down for companies. In turn, this helps with lowering fuel prices. Unleaded gas is at a little over $3, with last years average…