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Breaking Down Arkansas’ Hate Crime Bill
By Michael Adkison LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas is one of just three states in the U.S. without any hate crime laws. A new bill in the state legislature could change that. The bill—announced by Governor Asa Hutchinson back in August 2020—creates a sentence enhancement when a perpetrator is motivated by the victim’s race,…
Fire erupts at University of Arkansas’ off campus agricultural farm
By: Khadn Adderley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Fayetteville Fire Department was dispatched to the University of Arkansas’ North Campus to tend to a fire that broke out Tuesday night at the North Campus Agricultural Farm. The Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center is located at 1018 W Strange Drive, on the east…
University of Arkansas officials request patience as Phase 1-B of vaccinations begin
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — University of Arkansas officials urge the campus community to remember that it will likely take several weeks to vaccinate individuals that are eligible and wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. While University of Arkansas employees fall into the Phase 1-B category, there are currently not enough doses available…
“Without unity, there is no peace,” Biden, Harris take office amid pandemic, locked down capital
By: Tristan Hill WASHINGTON (UATV) — President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have officially taken their respective offices of President and Vice President of the United States. In a largely empty Capitol garrisoned under military security, Biden and Harris took their oaths to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.…
Razorback baseball/softball release 2021 regular season schedules
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The 2021 baseball and softball seasons are in clearer focus now with the release of both sports’ regular season schedules. The Razorback baseball team will host 33 games at Baum-Walker Stadium this season which is set to kick off on Feb. 19. Arkansas will once again begin the…
Fayetteville Public Library re-opens following expansion
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Fayetteville Public Library re-opened its doors to readers Tuesday following the completion of an $26.9 million expansion. The expansion includes amenities such as an expansion to the children’s section, video and audio recording studios and a dance studio among others. The building remained closed since last year…
University prepares for COVID vaccine clinic as state moves into next phase
By: Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and graduate assistants can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as early as January, 18, when the state of Arkansas moves into Phase 1-B of its vaccination process. Eligible university affiliates—particularly, employees who work on campus—began receiving email notifications of their eligibility on January 14.…
The new-look Houston Rockets
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the wake of Wednesday’s trade of All-Star guard, James Harden, to the talented roster of the Brooklyn Nets, the Houston Rockets have had a massive turnover that leaves them in a choice between competing now, or building for the future. James Harden, despite years of Houston’s appeasement,…
Increase in Violent Crime in Fayetteville This Year
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Like many businesses and agencies in Arkansas, Sergeant Tony Murphy said the Fayetteville Police Department has had to change the way it operates due to COVID-19. “We’re wearing masks within the walls of the police department,” Sgt. Murphy said. “We’ve learned the protocol to use if someone is COVID…
Veterans’ Non-profit Heals Invisible Wounds with Goat Therapy
By: Jack Bilyeu WINSLOW, Ark.- More than eight million Americans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder every year- many of them veterans. One Winslow man formed a non-profit to help vets in our area in their fight. “We are a non-profit organization dedicated to taking veterans and first responders on outdoor adventures,” Casey Brewster, founder of…