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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…
Former Police Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV)–Former Gateway police chief Grant Hardin pleaded not guilty in Benton County Circuit Court to capital murder in the death of James Appleton. On Feb. 23, 2017, Appleton, 59, was found dead with a gunshot to the face and head. Hardin, 48, was identified as the alleged shooter by the victim’s nephew,…
Rhea Lana Impacts NWA Community
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV)–A business that started in a living room has now expanded to a 70,000 square-foot warehouse in Northwest Arkansas (NWA). Rhea Lana is a consignment store selling more than 100,000 children’s items. For example: clothes, shoes, books, toys, and furniture. Families are able to dress their children at a fraction of the cost.…
Second Phase of Construction Begins on College Ave.
The second phase of construction has begun for College Ave. between Maple St. and North St. The construction is going to give the west side of College Ave. the same appearance as the east side that was finished in late 2016. Assistant transportation manager Keith Shreve said the sidewalk will look much better with its new features. “Adding…
Campus Carry Act Soon to Become Law
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–In the near future, concealed handguns will be legal to carry on college campuses. Firearms will continue to be banned in dorms, and recently the senate voted 22-10 to also ban them from college sporting events. But even with these restrictions, some people still feel uneasy about the change. One student says the best…
Local Organization Finds Unique Way to Fight Food Insecurity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–Food insecurity is typically caused by three things, either a lack of transportation or income, or a disability. One organization in Fayetteville is fighting it in a fresh way. The organization Feed Communities, has many initiatives to help food insecure families but there is one that has really rooted itself in the community.…