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Big Businesses & Local Entrepreneurs Invest in Revitalization of Downtown Springdale
By Ashlyn Brothers SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) — Rumors of revitalization have echoed inside the empty buildings that line Emma Avenue since the Downtown Springdale Alliance was first organized in the last decade. Many have described the initiative as a “hurry up and wait” process, but an investment from big businesses just might be the catalyst…
Meet Action For AR Presidential Candidate Katie Gardner
By Brice Helms UATV Reporter Brice Helms sat down with the Action For AR Presidential Candidate Katie Gardner to learn about her campaign initiatives and why she is a suitable candidate for the associated student government.
New Restaurant Opening Soon: What Advice Is Given To New Owners In Order To Stay In Business
By: Kendall Keylor FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Opening up a new restaurant on Dickson Street is not easy. There have been a few restaurants that have managed to stay in business for over 10 years. One of those restaurants is JJ’s Grill on Dickson. In order to stay in business, there are a couple of characteristics…
Early Voting for Arkansas Primary Enters Second Week
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Those looking to get ahead of long lines on Super Tuesday can take advantage by going to the polls early. Early voting has entered its second week in Washington County. Voters are required to have valid photo identification before they can cast a ballot. Casting a ballot early can…
City of Fayetteville Receives “A” Score for Climate Change
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The city of Fayetteville received an “A” rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project for their climate and energy efforts. CDP scores cities around the globe in what they are currently doing to reduce emissions, what they plan to do in the future, and how well cities are keeping track…
Renovations Begin on Senior Walk
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Renovations to repair the first 50 years of Senior Walk began on Monday. According to a press release, multiple portions of the original Senior Walk are cracked and have been gradually deteriorating. It says replacing the sidewalk will address safety concerns. To replace the sidewalk, crews will have to…
Fayetteville Police Find, Identify Body in Lake Fayetteville
Photo Courtesy of Fayetteville Police Department By Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — After days of searching, Northwest Arkansan emergency services recovered the body of a man in Lake Fayetteville. Springdale resident Robert Elmer was reported missing on February 10, according to Fayetteville Police Department. Patrol officers located Elmer’s car at Veterans Park near Lake…
Sanders Leads Democratic Polls Across the Country One Week Before Arkansas Primaries
By Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders leads nationally among Democratic candidates ahead of Super Tuesday, according to a recent CNN poll. Polling analyst FiveThirtyEight predicts Sanders has a 41% chance of winning the Arkansas primary on Tuesday, March 3. University of Arkansas professor and former Washington Post reporter Ray McCaffrey said he…
The Most Dangerous Spots to Drive on Campus, One Year After Fatal Accident
By Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— Car accidents at the University of Arkansas occur most often at intersections on busy streets, according to data from UAPD. Drivers reported 170 accidents, according to a query report on motor vehicle accidents covering February 2019 to February 2020 Most accidents occurred on Razorback Road (48), Maple Street (38),…
Senior Walk’s Legacy Lives On
By: Steven W. Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– “Far from the land where their footsteps have trod,” is a verse in the Arkansas Alma Mater that carries a double meaning. Because here students follow in the steps of former students. They include famous architects (E. Fay Jones, 1950), governors (Mike Beebe 1972 and David Pryor 1964), and…