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ASG narrows down to top 12 king and queen candidates leading up to the Chancellor’s Ball
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas homecoming game is right around the corner and the campus is calling all the hogs home. The homecoming weekend includes activities, but one yearly tradition is the homecoming court. The Associated Student Government has narrowed down the court to twelve men and women who…
Israel under attack impacting Northwest Arkansas
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas has rippled a wave of fear and concern all over the world, including Northwest Arkansas. “It’s terrifying,” Yael Even, University of Arkansas senior said. “Israel has always been a place that felt like home to me. It’s…
Fayetteville homicide suspect arrested
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A murder suspect has been arrested for the suspicious death located at the Sugar Tree Apartments. On September 30th, Fayetteville Police Department responded to a call that led to the discovery of the deceased 49-year-old Willie McAway found in unusual circumstances. Authorities recently revealed the victim appeared to…
Ted Hammig and the Campaign goes metro
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- A local rock and roll band, Ted Hammig and the Campaign is growing their fan-base as they prepare to play in Austin Oct. 16th, at “The Ballroom at Spiderhouse ”at 6:30p.m. “I’m actually excited to see the city,” said Ted Hammig, Lead Singer. “We’re there when Austin City Limits…
Forever Red brings back Spooky Boxes to campus
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- With Halloween around the corner, an on-campus student-run organization, SAKE is selling their annual Spooky Boxes. Through the Walton College of Business, students can join Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (SAKE) and learn what it means to run a business from the ground up. Sarah Ward, Commercialization Team Manager,…
Shooting near Washington Regional Medical Center
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Two individuals were shot in an employee parking lot near Washington Regional Medical Center on September 28 according to police. “The shooting did not actually occur at the hospital,” said Fayetteville Police Sgt. Anthony Murphy. According to police, the individuals drove themselves to the emergency room after sustaining…
Fayetteville police investigating homicide on Leverett Avenue
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 49-year-old man was found dead inside a residence on Leverett Avenue. Police responded at noon on September 30 after an individual entered their friend’s apartment to find them deceased. Police initially ruled the incident as a suspicious death…
Naloxone training for U of A community
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The U of A community now has the opportunity to learn how to save a life. Pat Walker Health Center’s Substance Education, Assessment & Recovery (SEAR) program, in partnership with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction, is bringing Naloxone training sessions to campus. In each training, participants will learn to…
BYU donates to local Fayetteville church
By: Chandler Nichols FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- BYU fans and alumni have donated food to St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Supporters of the Religious-based institution brought a truck filled with 24 pallets of canned and dried foods from Provo, Utah. Others went into local Walmart’s around town. In total, there were over 40,000 pounds…
Arkansas Union birthday bash
By: Chandler Nichols FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The Arkansas Union will celebrate its 50th anniversary on September 20th in the Verizon Ballroom. Doors will open to students 11 am to 1 pm. Commonly referred to as the “living room” of campus, the Arkansas Union has offered an open and inclusive atmosphere for gathering, learning and…