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Robinhood faces criticism following wild week on Wall Street
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The number one app on the Apple finance charts finds itself in hot water following a monumental week on Wall Street. Rob Wells, a University of Arkansas journalism professor and former Wall Street reporter, said the situation is one of the most unique he has ever experienced. “[It’s crazy…
Walmart to receive COVID-19 vaccines
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that 60 Arkansas Walmart stores will receive shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. The retail giant is expected to start administering the shots as early as next week. The vaccines received by Arkansas come in addition to the shipments Arkansas is already receiving, Hutchinson said. Hutchinson praised…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 11 p.m. curfew on bars, restaurants serving alcohol to be lifted
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in his weekly press conference Tuesday that he will not seek to extend the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The order mandating the curfew is set to expire on February 3, and has been active since…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…
Arkansas man released on bond following arrest for human trafficking charges
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A man was released from jail late last week after being arrested in Washington County on three counts of human trafficking. Lexus Hobbs was arrested late last week on three counts of human trafficking and involuntary servitude. In addition to the trafficking charges, Hobbs was also charged with…
New Arkansas bill attempts to cut taxes on feminine hygiene products
By: Cayden Hartman Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – A new Arkansas bill aims to eliminate sales and use taxes for feminine hygiene products. The bill is primarily sponsored by representative Aaron Pilkington and senator Breanne Davis. It would exempt items like tampons and pads from Arkansas’ sales and use tax. While the bill has received bipartisan…
University of Arkansas ranks high for online degree programs
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The U of A ranks among the nation’s top online degree programs, according to the latest list from the US News and World Report. The university’s online bachelor’s degree programs ranked number 21 in the country, while two of the u of a’s master’s degrees ranked in the…
Life as a nursing student in a pandemic
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Frontline health care workers have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic working to combat this virus. This also includes nursing students who are having to navigate differently in this time. Senior nursing student Avery McCutcheon says her curriculum has been affected greatly. “I’m not retaining as well…