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Smoking Now Banned in Local Parks
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Smoking is banned at certain locations in the city of Fayetteville. Smoking is currently banned in restaurants, shops, theaters and retailers. The parks and recreation advisory board proposed to now ban smoking from all city parks and trails. The board decided it’s best for parks to go smoke-free for…
Wi-Fi Now Available at Local Parks
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The city’s IT department has worked hard to ensure that Wi-Fi is now available at our local parks. Wi-Fi is now available in numerous parks including the Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville Public Library and Fayetteville Senior Center. Locals can connect to the complimentary Wi-Fi via smartphones, tablets, laptops and other Wi-Fi…
Fayetteville Police Department Warns About IRS Phone Scam
Fayetteville, Ark — Fayetteville Police Department warns residents about IRS phone scams during this tax season. The police department says that the scam callers will pose as IRS agents and tell victims that if they do not make a payment immediately then they will be arrested. Do not make a payment to these scammers and…
Local Elementary School Raises Money in Honor of a Furry Friend
The students of Vandergriff Elementary school are collecting used books of all types for their annual Charlie Brown book sale. Although the event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Fayetteville animal shelter, this year will feel a little different, with the passing of Charlie Brown. Vandergriff teacher, Sherri Wheeler, started the event over a…
Friends of India Bring Hindu Festival to Campus
“It’s really fun, it’s not what I was expecting but it’s really fun, I like all of the colors,” said senior Morgan Cappadonna Holi is a hindu spring festival that is celebrated mainly in India and Nepal. Also known as the festival of color, Holi celebrates the beginning of the indian calendar year which occurs…
Baseball League Turns Home Runs Into Hope
For most kids, baseball is just a game, but at the Miracle League of Northwest Arkansas it’s more than that. “Miracle league is a baseball league set up for special needs of all flavors,” said Jared Park, head coach of the Yankees. Miracle League is designed to help people with special needs experience the game…
Local Program Teaches Life Lessons Through Golf
The First Tee, a nationwide golf program, aims at teaching kid’s values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. The program has been in Northwest Arkansas for 10 years. Coach Michael Dryer explains how the First Tee teaches kid’s life lessons through the game. “When you’re out playing golf, you have to…
Former Meth Addict Finds Help at Seven Hills
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“None of my family trusts me anymore,” said Janine Young. “Janine Young took care of people for seven years. She was a personal support assistant for the handicapped in Oklahoma, but her life completely changed when her boyfriend introduced her to meth. “He asked me if I ever tried it before, I…
Attorney General Puts on Workshop for Local Police Officers
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge put on a workshop today aimed to teach officers skills to handle high stress situations. Lieutenant Brian Murphy spoke about the Sikh temple tragedy in Wisconsin, where he was shot 15 times in close range. “As soon as I see the gun, boom boom, we both shoot,” he said. He…
Local Company Develops Way to Fight Poverty
At this moment, 50 million Americans are struggling with hunger. As a result, more food and personal care items are needed to help those in need. “There’s a great need in our country, anywhere from 47 to 50 million people in need,” said Bret Raymond, co-founder and CEO A local company called the Pack Shack…