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Former Washington County deputy arrested, charged with first degree murder
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – According to a release, Former Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Stevon Grindstaff was arrested on Mar. 11 by Arkansas State Police. He faces charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault. This arrest comes after his involvement in a shooting incident that took place on Dec. 3. Grindstaff attempted…
Local domestic abuse shelter to receive proceeds from International Women’s Day celebration
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—To celebrate International Women’s Day, Peace at Home Domestic Violence Shelter will receive proceeds from an upcoming International Women’s Day Celebration at JJ’s Live. The event aims not only to support survivors of domestic violence but also to raise awareness about the prevalence of such issues within the community. Established…
Super Tuesday: what does it mean?
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Voters in Arkansas joined several other states in casting their ballots on Super Tuesday, a pivotal day in the U.S. presidential primary process. Across the nation, states vote on presidential primaries, local legislation, and other caucuses. According to UofA Advanced Instructor of Journalism, Gina Shelton, local voters are…
HPER undergoing $24m renovation this summer
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) building at the University of Arkansas is set to undergo significant renovations aimed at modernizing the facility and enhancing its functionality for students and faculty. University Recreation announced the $24 million renovation on Thursday, focusing on a massive infrastructure change on…
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…