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Congressman Steve Womack faces State Senator Clint Penzo in the Republican primary
Two Republican candidates, Congressman Steve Womack and State Senator Clint Penzo, are vying to fill the seat representing the third congressional district in Arkansas. Sen. Penzo representing the 31st district looks to replace Congressman Womack with a more conservative approach. “52% of the time he votes with the republicans and 48% of the time he…
Early voting: What to know and where to go
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – February 20 marks the first day of the early voting period for the March primaries. During this time, people who are registered to vote in the state of Arkansas can go to their local polling location to vote anytime between now and March 5. Washington Country Election Commission Executive Director Jennifer…
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture releases new nectarine variant
By: Collin Anderson CLARKSVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The Ozark Mango™ was released by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. This is the seventh nectarine introduced by the program. It was first selected in the program in 1997, but was not released until recently due to its close similarity to Bradley, another nectarine released by the program.…
Fayetteville celebrates the season of Mardi Gras
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville kicked off the beginning of the Mardi Gras season with its annual “Parade of Fools.” This parade featured many floats, live bands, and beads for those in attendance. The parade has been a part of the Fat Tuesday celebration in Fayetteville, marking Mardi Gras. The parade has…
Economic Impact of the Dickson Street Hotel
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A new hotel is being constructed on Dickson Street. The hotel will be one of the new additions to the Civic Plaza. The civic plaza is the space that used to be a parking lot on West Avenue. The changes to the Civic Plaza are in part of…
Local high school students train to be poll workers
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In two weeks, voters will be lined up at the courthouse ready to cast their vote, and students from Don Tyson School of Innovation and Springdale High will be there to help. While students could volunteer at the polls before, Executive Director at the Washington County Election…
Increasing Diversity on the Razorback Greenway
By: Katy Kelly FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Razorback Greenway managers are increasing efforts to improve diversity on the trail after a 2021 equity report from a local non-profit raised concerns about. UNVEILING ARKANSAS’ NATURAL BEAUTY Spanning 40 miles and interconnecting Northwest Arkansas (NWA), the Greenway Trail has become a cycling hotspot, contributing significantly to the…
Students notice the increase of halal dining options on campus over the last four years
“We know that we have a diverse student population, and we try to listen to that and accommodate that. So, with halal-based eating, a committee was formed last year that got to voice what they wanted from our dining halls.” In both the 1021 and Fulbright dining halls, there are Green Tables. Green Tables…
University of Arkansas Sierra Student Coalition Impact on Local Area
By: Jessica Znidarsic Arkansas is known as the Natural State, and there are many organizations within the Northwest Arkansas area specifically that are helping the state maintain its natural beauty. The Sierra Student Coalition of the University of Arkansas is one of those organizations helping keep the Natural State beautiful. This specific chapter of the…
Palestine peace protesters demand ceasefire
By: Carlee Gilpin Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- Abel Tomlinson with the Arkansas Anti-War Alliance held a Palestine Peace Protest on Sunday, October 22nd. It was held in front of the Washington County Courthouse with nearly 200 protesters. Chants like “end the siege end the war” echoed outside of the courthouse, and many vehicles honked in solidarity.…