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U.S. Supreme Court questions Florida and Texas social media laws
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Supreme Court examined two cases on Monday that have the potential to change internet censorship. Both cases reviewed regarded what Americans can see on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Both Texas and Florida have laws regarding the regulation of how…
Leading Provider of Scholarship for Women
By: Phoebe Harris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Miss America Competition began on the boardwalk of Atlantic City in 1921. Since 1921, Miss America has been one of the country’s most recognizable household names, and the organization serves as the number one provider of scholarship assistance for young women in the nation. The 2023…
Community Rallies For Palestine Peace March
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Northwest Arkansas residents gathered in Fayetteville to march and protest the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza, demanding Arkansas’ cease funding to Israel. The Arkansas Anti-War Alliance and NWA for Palestine orchestrated the march to demand a cease-fire in Gaza in the interest of millions of bystanders, including women, children, and civilian males. …
FEMA Disaster declaration for Arkansas approved
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency has made federal disaster assistance available to Arkansas. President Joe Biden approved the declaration Nov. 14. In June, catastrophic tornadoes struck across the state. Counties of Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke and Poinsett, were of the most affected. According to a news release,…
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…