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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…
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…