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Baseball League Turns Home Runs Into Hope
For most kids, baseball is just a game, but at the Miracle League of Northwest Arkansas it’s more than that. “Miracle league is a baseball league set up for special needs of all flavors,” said Jared Park, head coach of the Yankees. Miracle League is designed to help people with special needs experience the game…
Local Program Teaches Life Lessons Through Golf
The First Tee, a nationwide golf program, aims at teaching kid’s values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. The program has been in Northwest Arkansas for 10 years. Coach Michael Dryer explains how the First Tee teaches kid’s life lessons through the game. “When you’re out playing golf, you have to…
What to Expect This Week in Weather
Jon Douglas gives you your Five Day Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s episode of UATV News (4-19-17).
Emergency Preparedness Department Gives Tips to Stay Safe
Emergency Preparedness at the University of Arkansas informs students of hazardous events taking place on campus. Most students have received a Raz-Alert for serve weather, but the department has plans in place for other events including power outages, civil disturbances and fire. Act 562, the law that allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun on…
Former Meth Addict Finds Help at Seven Hills
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“None of my family trusts me anymore,” said Janine Young. “Janine Young took care of people for seven years. She was a personal support assistant for the handicapped in Oklahoma, but her life completely changed when her boyfriend introduced her to meth. “He asked me if I ever tried it before, I…
Attorney General Puts on Workshop for Local Police Officers
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge put on a workshop today aimed to teach officers skills to handle high stress situations. Lieutenant Brian Murphy spoke about the Sikh temple tragedy in Wisconsin, where he was shot 15 times in close range. “As soon as I see the gun, boom boom, we both shoot,” he said. He…
Local Company Develops Way to Fight Poverty
At this moment, 50 million Americans are struggling with hunger. As a result, more food and personal care items are needed to help those in need. “There’s a great need in our country, anywhere from 47 to 50 million people in need,” said Bret Raymond, co-founder and CEO A local company called the Pack Shack…
University Programs Host Art in the Park
“I really just like it because students get to enjoy like the nice weather outside and paint for free,” said Mckenna Orcutt, University Programs art gallery chair. The committee provides those free supplies, which include canvases, paper-mâché eggs, paints, brushes, water cups, and palettes. Since students aren’t required to sign up or pay, it’s simple…
CAPS Raises Sexual Assault Awareness
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“That are a lot of flags and a lot of white flags, yeah,” said Senior Philippe Duyck. Students walking by the Union have taken notice of the thousands of white and red flags planted in the Union lawn. “Well there are a lot of flags, it’s kind of beautiful,” Graduate Assistant Torben Vhnhuffen said.…
Fraternity Starts Fund for Janitor
James Morgan has cleaned up fraternity messes for ten years without complaint. “It gives me a freedom to kind of change jobs and keep doing things. And I get along with everybody pretty well,” he said. He is the janitor at the Kappa Sigma house on Dickson St. But it’s not the job that keeps…