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The University of Arkansas encourages students to vote in the upcoming election
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The annual Arkansas general election is coming up in November, with many new decisions to be made. Although the voter registration period has passed, voters can still request an absentee ballot until November 1st. Janine Parry, director of the Arkansas poll at the University of Arkansas, says the upcoming…
A Fayetteville first: ReWired Festival comes to Bud Walton Arena
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For the first time ever ReWired Fest, a two day festival celebration combining esports and digital entertainment comes to Bud Walton Arena October 21-22. The top eight teams from ‘Road to Rewired Digital Tournament’ will travel to Fayetteville for the in person championship finale. During the two day…
Film Fest comes to downtown Fayetteville
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Film Fest is taking place October 20-22, 2022 in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Film Fest brings in films, filmmakers and an audience from all over the world. The fourteenth annual Film Fest continues to advocate for film and filmmakers as they enter the marketplace. The Film…
RV resort to break ground soon
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The planning process for the development of a high end recreational vehicle resort in southwest Fayetteville is underway. The development’s name is Pigskin Park. A group of out-of-state investors closed on 43.5 acres for $1 million in August. The 43.5 acres of Pigskin Park will have 165 RV…
Dickson Street’s newest hangout combines art and sport
By: Sydney Tyler FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Dickson Street Art Court is a free space open to the public that combines art, recreation and leisure activity. The Art Court project has been in the works since August 2020 and opened August 2022. The Tyson Family Foundation and Experience Fayetteville partnered together to support downtown…
Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue helps four-legged friends find their home
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue is a local nonprofit organization in Fayetteville. They rehome and rescue strays, surrendered and homeless dogs. They also provide public education on the breed of weimaraners and on responsible dog ownership. Dogs can be adopted and fostered through AWR. There are also opportunities for…
Top athletes from around the globe head to Fayetteville for a UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup event
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A weekend-long cyclo-cross festival is taking place in Centennial Park this weekend from October 14-16. The festival will bring top global cyclists for the 2022 Walmart UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. Cyclo-cross is a form of cycling that includes road cycling, mountain biking, and steeplechase. The events kick off…
Pearl’s Books celebrated their one year anniversary while facing challenges
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pearl’s Books is an independent bookstore in Fayetteville. The store is located on the downtown square. Co-owners, Daniel and Leah Jordan opened their doors last October. The Jordans hope that their store provides a “gathering place for people to connect again, safely, over drinks, snacks, and of course,…
Two Arkansas deputies fired after a video shows them abusing a suspect
By: Aly Covington MULBERRY, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas deputies, Levi White and Zachary King were fired after a video was recorded of them violently arresting a suspect in August. White, King and Thell Riddle arrested 27-year-old Randal Worcester outside a convenience store in Mulberry. A bystander witnessed and recorded. Worcester was questioned for threatening a…
“Collage for the Climate” event
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas students were given the opportunity to creatively discuss climate change. Today, University Programs and Zero Hour Arkansas teamed up to host “Collage for the Climate.” At this eco-friendly event, participants created collage pieces while conversing about climate change. Using scrap pieces from old books and…