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Fayetteville moves forward with plans for a new animal services center
By: Emma Grace Beard and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville is moving forward with plans for a new animal services center better designed to meet the needs of animals and the staff caring for them. The City Council approved a $690,000 property purchase this past week. However, planning for the new shelter started…
City of Fayetteville bans Flock cameras
By: Emma Grace Beard and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville City Council is taking a stand on a technology already in use on I-49. The decision highlights a growing debate on balancing public safety with constitutional privacy. The decision came before the cameras ever arrived. Fayetteville City Council unanimously voted on Oct. 6…
Multicultural Center helps students with midterm stress
By: Ashantey Allison and Catherine Spicer Midterms can mean long study sessions, busy schedules and added pressure for University of Arkansas students. But inside the Multicultural Center (MC), students can find a place to take a breath, connect with others and access everyday resources. From free scantrons for exams to snacks and coffee, the Center…
Cecilia Vega visits campus to mentor student journalists
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Award-winning journalist Cecilia Vega was on campus this past week, mentoring students, sharing her experiences, and giving advice. Vega spoke to students during classroom visits doing a Q&A interview, watching some of her past work, and discussing what goes into making an impactful story. “Getting to listen to…
Checkpoint Initiative works to educate Northwest Arkansas on opioid overdoses
By: Ashantey Allison and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Concerns about kratom use among college students have risen following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Kratom products were found at both scenes. According to the Mayo Clinic, Kratom is an addictive herbal extract that some people take to ease the symptoms of…
Arkansas 2026 Midterm Election Voting Guide
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— (UATV) There are four issues Arkansans will vote on in the upcoming election. Issue 1 is the Citizens Only Voting amendment. The proposed constitutional amendment would specify only U.S. citizens who meet existing voting requirements in Arkansas. Issue 2 would amend Article 2, Section 5, of the Arkansas Constitution. Current…
Falltoberfest returns to Fayetteville
By: Haley Frederking FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Falltoberfest returned to Dickson Street in Fayetteville Sunday afternoon for its fourth year. The free fall festival took over the Upper Ramble and seven blocks of Dickson Street from noon to 6 p.m., featuring local vendors, live music, food, art and activities for visitors of all ages. Live…
CDC Recommends Flu Shots Ahead of Flu Season
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Get ahead of flu season and start protecting yourself from the flu this year with a flu shot from Pat Walker Health Center. According to the CDC, flu viruses are constantly changing, and the vaccine composition is reviewed and modified each year to make it more effective. This…
New electronic research organization launches
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Arkansas Research Institute for Electronic Systems (ARIES) launched this week. The organization aims to develop next-generation power electronics, microelectronics, and semiconductors as well as provide workforce development. “ARIES represents exactly the kind of high-impact research we are working to expand at the University of Arkansas,” Chancellor Charles…
Arkansas Tennis returns after previously being cut
By: Karringtin Deffabaugh and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas Tennis is back in action after both teams were previously cut due to budget matters in April. The return has been centered around eagerness to play again. After the news broke, supporters worked to raise money. The Razorbacks then got news that they would…