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University of Arkansas historic enrollment records
By: Chandler Nichols FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas has experienced record-breaking enrollment this year with 32,140 students. The numbers were announced by Chancellor Robinson in a email sent to students. This is the third consecutive year in a row that the university surpassed their record-breaking enrollment numbers. This is due to several…
Honoring the heroes of 9/11 with the Memorial Stair Climb
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Early this morning members of the community paid their respects to the first responders who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks by climbing the stairs of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Hosted by the Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, the Memorial Stair Climb is…
Arrest made in Fayetteville road-rage shooting
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Fayetteville Police have made an arrest in connection to the road-rage shooting that took place on Sept. 7th. According to a release from the Fayetteville Police Department, Elias Hernandez, a 22-year-old male was arrested Thursday. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of…
Football player arrested– will be allowed to play against Kent State
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- An Arkansas Football player was arrested Friday Morning. Redshirt senior defensive back Kee’yon Stewart was pulled over by Arkansas State Police Sept. 1st at approximately 9:36 a.m. He was jailed on charges of reckless driving and speeding. According to a citation from Arkansas State Police, Stewart was driving 126…
U of A aiding in efforts to revive a language
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – With more than 450,000 citizens worldwide, the Cherokee Nation is among the largest of the Native American tribes. But despite its numbers, a large piece of its culture is disappearing – the language. CNN reports only 2,000 Cherokee citizens are considered native speakers. Growing up on the Reservation…
Community members showcase they are not just an average running group
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection by enabling people “with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics.” Since that first chapter was established, there have been 62 chapters started internationally including the…
Local boxing gym helping to fight Parkinson’s Disease
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – April is Parkinson’s awareness month but a local gym in Springdale is helping people diagnosed with Parkinson’s stay in control of their disease all year long. Straightright Boxing and Fitness holds a boxing class twice a week for people looking to fight off symptoms of Parkinson’s. Every jab…
City of Fayetteville asking for community input on new Climate Action Plan
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The City of Fayetteville is hosting a series of community engagement events in order to gain feedback on the city’s Climate Action Plan. Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten said the efforts being put forward seek to restructure the Energy Action Plan that was adopted in 2018. The goal of…
Ozark Adaptive Sports Association: how a local paraplegic man devotes his life to helping others just like him
By: Autumn Klein SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) – One in three Arkansans currently live with a disability, according to the CDC. According to the United Spinal Association, only two adaptive sports programs exist in the state. That is why when Sean Kent moved to Arkansas in 2018, he made it a goal to make a change.…
Local marathon runs for a bigger cause against cancer
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Iron Pig hosted a 5K race and a duathlon to raise awareness for cancer in Fayetteville at Drake Field. This event also raised money for donations toward cancer research and support to those who are battling. Runners from all ages were given the chance to compete. The event…