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P.R.I.D.E Protests Health Bill
“It’s the un-education that leads to violence, ignorance, and abuse of our communities, so I think it’s pretty important that allies are aware of this,” said Shannon Hart, transgender rights advocate. P.R.I.D.E., or people respecting individuals differences and equality, wants to educate the community so that people can better understand others and even themselves. “It’s…
Bayard Guitars on the Rise
Kelly and Donna Mulhollan perform music all around the country, raising awareness about environmental issues. However, they don’t play on your average Fender guitar. “Bayard has the rare personality traits to make a living as a guitar maker…is just almost impossible,” Mulhollan said. They received the guitar from long time friends, and they bring it…
Man Dead After Falling Out of 4th Floor Window
This morning at 2:54 a.m. Fayetteville Police responded to a call about a man who fell from a 4th floor window at the Cardinal at West Center Apartments. 26-year-old Colton Brian Gray was dead when police arrived, located on the sidewalk in front of the apartment complex. Police say the victim was attempting to jump…
College Volunteers Host “Kids Can Cook”
Kids Can Cook is a program created by the Yvonne Richardson Community Center to help kids get more acclimated in the kitchen. They focus specifically on nutrition, diet and labeling of fruits and vegetables. Tori Greenway has been volunteering for this program for the past year. She says she’s developed great relationships with all the…
Local Man Starts Mentor Program to Save Teens from Gang Violence
“You know our goal is to just get as much community members or church members involved,” Manuel Stopani said. Manuel Stopani and Centro Cristiano created the program Youth Matters in Rogers. He said he was inspired by his own challenges in the past. “I’ve developed a passion you know just to reach out and pretty…
Little Free Pantries Pop Up Around Fayetteville
The idea for the Little Free Pantry began a couple of years ago when Jessica McClard started noticing Little Free Libraries like these pop up around her neighborhood. “I wondered if that same concept might be utilized to address another quality of life issue and that’s kind of where the idea was born,” said McClard.…
Cross Church Hosts “Night to Shine” for Special Needs Teens
Everyone was the prom king and queen at a night to shine. “It’s a night for them to understand that right here at valentine season where we talk about love, we want them to understand God’s love and acceptance and that we are all created uniquely and individually,” said Heath Bryant, pastor at Cross Church.…
5-Day Weather Update 2-13-17
Andrew Epperson gives you your Five Day Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s UATV News show (2-13-17).
Temporary Roundabout Downtown
The temporary roundabout is located at the intersection of School Ave. and Spring St. The city is experimenting with this roundabout at an intersection that is normally a four way stop. City Engineer Chris Brown said, “If it works really well then we can duplicate it onto other intersections.” This project is part of the…
President Trump’s Travel Ban Affects Local Resettlement Center
In the past year of it’s existence, Canopy Northwest Arkansas has helped resettle 11 adults and seven children in the area. They were about to welcome another family until President Trump’s executive order was put into place. Resettlement Director Emily Crane said, “We had a family that we were expecting to pick up at the…