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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…
Fraternity Starts Fund for Janitor
James Morgan has cleaned up fraternity messes for ten years without complaint. “It gives me a freedom to kind of change jobs and keep doing things. And I get along with everybody pretty well,” he said. He is the janitor at the Kappa Sigma house on Dickson St. But it’s not the job that keeps…
Rhea Lana Impacts NWA Community
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV)–A business that started in a living room has now expanded to a 70,000 square-foot warehouse in Northwest Arkansas (NWA). Rhea Lana is a consignment store selling more than 100,000 children’s items. For example: clothes, shoes, books, toys, and furniture. Families are able to dress their children at a fraction of the cost.…
Second Phase of Construction Begins on College Ave.
The second phase of construction has begun for College Ave. between Maple St. and North St. The construction is going to give the west side of College Ave. the same appearance as the east side that was finished in late 2016. Assistant transportation manager Keith Shreve said the sidewalk will look much better with its new features. “Adding…
Local Organization Finds Unique Way to Fight Food Insecurity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–Food insecurity is typically caused by three things, either a lack of transportation or income, or a disability. One organization in Fayetteville is fighting it in a fresh way. The organization Feed Communities, has many initiatives to help food insecure families but there is one that has really rooted itself in the community.…
Construction Blocks Clinton Dr. Until Mid May
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — When driving around campus, road closures and construction are a common sight. Stadium Dr. from the south roundabout to the north Clinton intersection are still closed. And now, West Clinton Dr. is blocked for rain and water line installation. Located on Clinton Dr. are homes and the Clinton house museum. “It’s a pain in the butt, but as…
Local Sherwood Resident Turns Home into Razorback Museum
SHERWOOD, Ark. (UATV)–The heart of Razorback country is almost 200 miles away from Fayetteville, depending on who you ask. Retired Sherwood resident Gayle Holmes will tell you it’s in his town, where his house has absorbed a full-on Razorback museum. “I think the official name I made, set it one time was Holmes Hog Museum,”…