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Children feel the impact on their mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the one year mark
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Many people are feeling the mental health impact of the pandemic, but children are suffering more than others Child Therapist Temple Carson said she’s seen an uptick in patients since the onset of the pandemic. “I’m seeing a lot of kids that have increased anxiety and some phobias,”…
Bar owner speaks out after lawsuit dismissed by judge
By: Khadn Adderley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An Arkansas judge ruled against bars in their lawsuit fighting coronavirus restrictions. A collection of Fayetteville bars, including Yee-Haw, West End and Maxines Taproom sued the Arkansas government over a forced 11 p.m. closing time. Yesterday, a Pulaski County Circuit Judge ruled against the group saying that the…
University holds panel outlining Spring COVID-19 plans
By: Sean Rhomberg Earlier today, the University of Arkansas held a panel discussion to address the planned spring response to COVID-19. The discussion, hosted by provost Charles Robinson, included the latest on the vaccination roll-out and how the pandemic may impact the upcoming summer semester. Terry Martin, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs said that…
COVID cancellations make way for Hogs-Huskies matchup
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – One of the premiere women’s basketball programs—the University of Connecticut Huskies—make their way to the Hill to face head coach Mike Neighbors and the number 15 Razorbacks. The Razorbacks were scheduled to play the Vanderbilt Commodores prior to Vanderbilt’s cancellation of their season due to COVID-19 complications. The…
U of A student dies in fraternity house, police investigating
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — One University of Arkansas student is dead following an emergency in a campus fraternity house Saturday afternoon. UAPD was dispatched to the house just before 1:30 p.m. on a call that a student was unconscious in a fraternity house bathroom. The student was unresponsive when officials arrived and…
Students protest American Universities involvement in nuclear weapons development
By: Jack Kettles FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United Nations ratified a treaty outlawing the use, distribution, and development of nuclear weapons Friday. The United States and other world superpowers did not sign this treaty. “If nuclear weapons are now illegal, the U.S. and other nation states that develop them are international outlaws” said Jeremy…
President Biden reverses many of Trump’s policies on his first days in office
By: Michael Adkison WASHINGTON, D.C. (UATV) — Just one day into his presidency, Joe Biden signed more than two dozen executive orders and agency directives to establish his agenda on a number of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and racial equality. “I’m going to start by keeping the promises I made to the…
Appointments now required for on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As the first on-campus vaccination clinic approaches, university officials are solidifying the details of the vaccination process for campus community members. Initially, the pharmacy conducting vaccination clinics for the university planned to create a link for eligible university employees to sign up for an appointment, but due to the…
Fayetteville City Council Extends Outdoor Refreshment Area
By: Jack Kettles FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) City Council members voted on Tuesday to approve an ordinance extending the sunset clause for the outdoor drinking program. The ordinance passed 7-1 with Council Member Matthew Petty voting against the proposal. The Sunset Clause outlines rules and regulations for businesses and customers regarding the sale and consumption of…
Fayetteville Police Department announces partnership with University of Arkansas School of Social Work
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Fayetteville Police Department announced Tuesday that it would be partnering with the University of Arkansas School of Social Work. The two groups are working together to provide a master’s level internship program for students within the graduate program with the goal of providing more community services. “This…