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LIVE REPORT: Tornado Hits Higginson, AR
A small town outside Bald Knob experiences the first twister of Arkansas’ 2017 tornado season – an EF1 rain-wrapped storm that damaged property and injured four. How is the community reacting to the hazardous aftermath? Our own Andrew Epperson has the story.
Compassion Fayetteville Hosts Black History Celebration
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — “Everyone is accepted in this city no matter what country they come from, the color of their skin, their religious belief or who they love. We are all one together and we move the city forward together,” Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan said. Inclusion is the main message at this celebration at…
University Programs Sponsors Talent Show
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–For Liam McMahon, music has always been a part of his life. Growing up he was surrounded by the sounds of the mandolin and bluegrass. Now a junior history major at the University of Arkansas, McMahon continues his passion for music. “I just think sound is really cool. I think that there is…
Crystal Bridges Welcomes New Exhibit
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“What I do normally for my photography, I wander along the American desert and see what I can discover. And as I’ve wandered along I’ve found objects and brought them back for Guillermo who then builds instruments out of them,” said photographer Richard Misrach. Border Cantos is Crystal Bridges newest exhibit. The two…
From Kenya To Arkansas: One University Of Arkansas Student Makes A Positive Impact
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Moses Agare is the first international student to be elected to the university’s Associated Student Government (ASG). Last week, ASG passed a bill Agare wrote that allows a permanent seat for an international student. The bill was created in hopes to encourage more international students to run for ASG and to have a voice on campus. The bill does not discriminate…
Reactions to the Concealed Carry Act
“I think it’s unnecessary I don’t think we should need our teachers to have guns in the first place that’s why we have campus security we have police.” The bill HB 1249, also known as the Concealed Carry Act would require public colleges in Arkansas such as the University of Arkansas to allow faculty and staff…
Play Brings Awareness to Human Trafficking
“It’s not something that takes place on somebody else’s turf, that doesn’t have an impact on us. It impacts everyone and its here. And the only way to address it is to be involved,” Hardwick said. Amy Hardwick teamed up with a play writer to produce the fairest flame as a way to raise not…
Student Run Company Gives Back
A year ago in an entrepreneurship class, an assignment was given to get in a group and come up with an idea for a company. Flash forward to today, where out of that same class came a company called Boxxyy, a successful company that started with five strangers and one common goal. “What if we…
Senator Holds Town Hall Meeting at Springdale High School
United States Senator Tom Cotton was met with a myriad of boos and cheers as he stepped onto the stage at Springdale High School’s Performing Arts Center. After joining the crowd for a rendition of the “Pledge of Allegiance”, Cotton answered questions ranging from climate change to health care. Over 1,000 people were packed into…
P.R.I.D.E Protests Health Bill
“It’s the un-education that leads to violence, ignorance, and abuse of our communities, so I think it’s pretty important that allies are aware of this,” said Shannon Hart, transgender rights advocate. P.R.I.D.E., or people respecting individuals differences and equality, wants to educate the community so that people can better understand others and even themselves. “It’s…