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New Chair of Department of Music named
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this semester, Dr. Lia Uribe was named the new chair of the Department of Music. Since Uribe joined the University of Arkansas, she has spent time as an assistant professor, director of undergraduate studies, and associate chair. Uribe is now the second woman to take the position…
U of A Panhellenic highlights education in February
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council raised a new record of Children’s books for elementary schools in the area. The Arkansas council joined the National Panhellenic Conference sororities in February to celebrate scholarship honors. The Month of the Scholar honors the core values of scholarship in all College…
NWA looks to benefit with gas prices going down
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – Gas prices in the Northwest Arkansas area are dwindling down during the times of inflation. According to Exxon Mobil, the cost of oil has gone down for companies. In turn, this helps with lowering fuel prices. Unleaded gas is at a little over $3, with last years average…
Junior Civic League to host fundraising event at George’s Majestic Lounge
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Junior Civic League will host its annual fundraiser at George’s Majestic Lounge on March 3. Fayetteville’s JCL was founded in 1949 by 50 women with the purpose of providing hands-on services and financial support for local nonprofits around Northwest Arkansas. The all-volunteer organization works closely with…
Senate passes controversial education bill
By: Josh Teeter FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- The Arkansas senate has passed the new education bill, also known as bill 294, earlier today. This 144-page bill has a lot of new proposals. Some of these include a minimum $50,000 salary for Arkansas teachers, the funding for tuition, fees and other expenses at private school, and a voucher…
Fentanyl overdose numbers continue to rise
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Rob Hodous was a 29-year-old son and brother who died from a fentanyl overdose a little over a year ago. According to his sister Allie (pictured above on the far left), Rob (far right), had been struggling with addiction for many years. He passed away in February 2022.…
Thousands without internet access across Arkansas
By Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In a growing digital age, accessibility to the internet has become a necessity in almost all aspects of life. However, many communities across Arkansas still lack high-speed internet access. The natural state is ranked 49th in the nation when it comes to the availability of high speed internet,…
Future razorback golfer goes to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Columbian golfer Maria Jose Marin is going to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Marin committed to play for the University of Arkansas in November 2022. She said that the recruiting process was long. “The final decision was between four universities, and at the end I chose the U…
988 Hotline adds bilingual options
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The 988 Suicide Hotline has added bilingual options to help a wider range of people. The hotline, created in July of 2022, is a way to streamline the search for mental health resources. The same way that 911 connects residents with police services, the 988 hotline connects people…
CDC youth risk behavior survey 2023
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. (UATV) – The CDC released their Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Monday Feb. 13. The report highlights the current mental health crisis taking place in U.S. High Schools and the high number of struggling youth. Using data from 2011 to 2021, the report found that 42% of high school students…