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Off-duty police officer arrested after shooting a man in Washington Co.
By: Taylor Sheffield WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) – An off-duty police officer from Oklahoma was arrested Friday, Sept. 23 after shooting a man in Washington County. Suspect Travis Adams, 33, is an Adair county Oklahoma deputy who shot the victim Justin Hellyer. Adams was released from the Washington County Detention Center on Saturday, Sept. 24…
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month with U of A
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Starting in October an annual awareness campaign, Disability Awareness Month, will be observed by the University of Arkansas. This campaign will be used to educate and celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities. The campus will offer many educational opportunities for the community and campus. To register for…
University of Arkansas Greek life honor National Hazing Prevention Week
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – “These hands don’t haze” – the slogan that Greek organizations are using all across campus to mark the start of a very important week. The slogan is a campaign being used to bring awareness to National Hazing Prevention Week which began Monday and will continue…
Razorback Athletics is looking for National Anthem singers
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Arkansas Razorback athletic program is looking for people to sing the National Anthem at winter and spring sporting events. Any singer or instrumentalist that is interested is welcome to apply by submitting a video to mktghogs@uark.edu. To be considered for the position, there are some guidelines that applicants…
The future of Markham Hill is in question as the city of Fayetteville grows
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- 144-acre Markham Hill is one of the last forested areas in Fayetteville, but it might not maintain that title for long. While Markham Hill has been a place where nature enthusiasts have come to relax for decades, a Real Estate group is asking the city of Fayetteville for permission…
National Voter Registration Day is today; here is what you need to know
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- National Voter Registration Day is today, Tuesday, September 20th. The day comes on the fourth Tuesday of September and celebrates civic democracy. The State of Arkansas requires the following to be completed before being eligible to register to vote: Be a U.S. Citizen. Be an Arkansas resident. Be 18…
Fayetteville square to host blood drive on Sept. 21
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Fayetteville square will be hosting a blood drive tomorrow, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The event is sponsored by Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, which is the exclusive provider of blood and plasma to all Northwest Arkansas area hospitals. All donors will receive a…
PeopleForBikes hosts social group ride
Photo Courtesy: PeopleForBikes By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- PeopleForBikes is hosting a free social group ride Thursday night in Springdale. Bikers will meet at 6 p.m. for an 11 mile ride around the Razorback Greenway and around Lake Fayetteville. According to PeopleForBikes, riders of all abilities are welcome as the group ride is set…
UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in Fayetteville McDonald’s shooting
Photo Courtesy: Washington County Sheriff’s Office By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville police arrested a man involved in the fatal shooting that took place at a McDonald’s on N. College Avenue Tuesday night. On Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, an arrest warrant was obtained for Keyvon Jarrett, 22, for capital murder. Police said Jarrett…
Finishing Liza’s run: Runners to complete Memphis mother’s jog following fatal kidnapping
Photo Courtesy: Eliza Fletcher’s Facebook Page By: Autumn Klein MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UATV) – Today marks one week since the tragic death of Eliza Fletcher and the community gathers to show their support. Fletcher was abducted Friday, September 2 around 4:20 a.m. while jogging near the University of Memphis campus. A search party was issued and,…