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  • Federal policy changes could impact diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Federal policy changes could impact diversity, equity, and inclusion

    By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Recent possible changes at the federal level regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are drawing attention at the state level. An executive order from the current administration aimed to end DEI programs, with claims that the former administration used “illegal and immoral discrimination programs going by the…

  • Executive Protection Order

    Executive Protection Order

    By: Maddy Dean FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to “protect the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats.” The order will make it more difficult to obtain travel visas and will add time to the visa application process. The change was…

  • Local organizations team up for free prom dress give away

    Local organizations team up for free prom dress give away

    By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, it’s a night to remember. But for some families, the cost of a dress, shoes and accessories can be overwhelming. That’s why a collaboration of local organizations has stepped in to make sure every teen…

  • Local volleyball organization honors former player

    Local volleyball organization honors former player

    By: Maddy Terril  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)-The 19th annual Natalie Jones Memorial Tournament wrapped up on March 1 after two weekends of play. The tournament, hosted by Ozark Juniors Volleyball, honors the life of former player Natalie Jones who passed away from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in 2006. “Natalie was an inspiration to a lot of…

  • Winter storm disrupts small businesses in Fayetteville

    Winter storm disrupts small businesses in Fayetteville

      By: Gracie Tuohy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– While temperatures have risen since the winter storm two weeks ago, many small businesses in Fayetteville are still feeling its effects. The snow and ice that covered Northwest Arkansas forced several local shops to close for multiple days, leading to financial setbacks for business owners who rely on…

  • Winter weather hits Fayetteville

    Winter weather hits Fayetteville

      By: Mac Demo FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Fayetteville residents woke up to a winter wonderland this week, but what followed was a landscape of snow covered streets and challenging conditions for residents. With several inches over snow covering Fayetteville many residents have been stuck at home battling the icy conditions, leaving them no choice but…

  • How the NWA Black Expo helps grow local businesses like NW2D salon

    How the NWA Black Expo helps grow local businesses like NW2D salon

    By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The 8th Annual Black Owned Business Expo, held Feb. 22 by Black Owned NWA at the Fayetteville Town Center, provided a platform for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, build connections, and engage with the community. Events like this help small businesses thrive by increasing visibility, attracting new…

  • University Housing works to keep students safe during winter weather

    University Housing works to keep students safe during winter weather

    By Belle Norton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — As the University of Arkansas campus experiences freezing temperatures and snowfall, University Housing is implementing measures to ensure the safety and comfort of its students during this winter season. To combat the elements, University Housing staff are proactively pretreating sidewalks prior to any snowfall and prioritizing the clearance…

  • Fayetteville’s rental fee cap faces legal hurdles

    Fayetteville’s rental fee cap faces legal hurdles

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Renting a home in Fayetteville can be expensive, and soon, application fees could climb even higher. For renters like Jacob Lafitte, the uncertainty is frustrating. “It just makes you feel like you’re kind of stuck… you could pay 100 or more dollars and not even get the house you want,” Lafitte…

  • The city of Fayetteville suspends garbage and recycling pickup services

    The city of Fayetteville suspends garbage and recycling pickup services

    By Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Last week, Fayetteville schools were closed for four consecutive days due to a winter storm causing hazardous road conditions. Snow and ice can cause all kinds of businesses to shut down, including the city of Fayetteville’s trash and recycling pickup collections for Tuesday and Wednesday services. Canceling these…

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