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Scholars-At-Risk to host panel
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Scholars-At-Risk is hosting a discussion panel to speak on the topic of war. The panel will feature Uchenna Awoke, a Nigerian writer who has been awarded several fellowships, and Professor Salman Abdo Al-Shami, a Yemeni entomologist. Moderating the panel will be Padma Viswanathan, a U of A creative writing…
Finishing Liza’s run: Runners to complete Memphis mother’s jog following fatal kidnapping
Photo Courtesy: Eliza Fletcher’s Facebook Page By: Autumn Klein MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UATV) – Today marks one week since the tragic death of Eliza Fletcher and the community gathers to show their support. Fletcher was abducted Friday, September 2 around 4:20 a.m. while jogging near the University of Memphis campus. A search party was issued and,…
Buckingham Palace announces the passing of Queen Elizabeth
Photo Courtesy: BBC News By: Autumn Klein Today was the end of an era for Britain as the Queen passed away this afternoon. According to information provided from Buckingham Palace, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 years old. The Queen’s doctors became concerned about her health earlier…
President Biden gives “Soul of the Nation” address Thursday night
Photo Courtesy: AP News By: Beau Russell President Joe Biden addressed the nation from Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday night to discuss the “Soul of the Nation.” The President began his speech by appealing to patriotism, pointing to the success of the founding of the United States and the strength of democracy. The tone…
Governor Asa Hutchinson extends his voice
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Governor Asa Hutchinson is hosting a podcast titled “Fast Break With Asa.” The first episode released Monday, April 18, on numerous platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, etc. He is joined on the podcast by co-host Jay Bir, and will discuss topics such as economics and policy. This…
UA students make trip of a lifetime to San Francisco
Photo courtesy of Josh Teeter By: Mason Choate Packing up and flying across the country on short notice is a tough task physically and financially for just about anyone, especially for two college students. Arkansas junior Josh Teeter and David Marts, a student at Northwest Arkansas Community College, are die-hard Razorback fans. When the Hogs…
March Madness could mean money for Arkansas in a new way
It’s now legal to online gamble in Arkansas.
Coffee fundraiser for Ukrainian family
Local coffee shop owners help with Ukrainian crisis.
TIMELINE: Ukraine-Russia 2022
Ukraine-Russia daily update. The conflict began 2/2022.
NWA businesses struggling to hire amid national labor shortage
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Businesses across the country are struggling for staff amid a nationwide labor shortage, and local employers in Northwest Arkansas are no exception. Many stores and restaurants, including those that have called NWA home for years like Eureka Pizza, are on the hunt for help as business grows but…