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Salvation Army receives renovation
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville location of the Salvation Army is set to double the capacity of its shelter. The $1.2 million renovation will separate the addiction recovery program from the shelter, and expand available bedding from 26 to 28 total beds. The existing family housing center will be converted into two…
Governor Asa Hutchinson extends his voice
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Governor Asa Hutchinson is hosting a podcast titled “Fast Break With Asa.” The first episode released Monday, April 18, on numerous platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, etc. He is joined on the podcast by co-host Jay Bir, and will discuss topics such as economics and policy. This…
“Jesus People” revival at the University of Arkansas
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Christian fraternities at the University of Arkansas hosted a concert featuring Christian Rapper Lecrae and Joe Barnes in partnership with Christian organization “Pulse.” This concert comes just a week after Greek fraternities hosted “Row” weekend where artists, such as T-Grizzley, visited Fayetteville for a weekend of events. The…
“Divine tailwind” drives large-scale food packing event
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the seven weeks since February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to impact citizens of the country. As millions of Ukrainian residents flee their homeland, food insecurity has become a threat not seen since the likes of World War I and II. As…
From business books to bowls
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Graham Gary was a former University of Arkansas student, but decided to trade in a college degree for real world business experience. Gary dropped out of college after his Freshman year, and opened up a smoothie bowl food truck called Bondi Bowls in November of last year. “I…
Buddy Program for Credit
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Students can now apply to mentor elementary students for 3 credit hours in the fall. Students looking to apply must at least be in their Sophomore year, have a 3.0 minimum GPA and be able to commit 10 hours weekly. Julia Kiefer is the program director, and she…
Two men arrested; one injured in Dickson Street shooting
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville police arrested two men following a shooting that left one injured early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred in the Walton Arts Center parking lot on West Dickson Street. Officers responded to a report of the shooting at approximately 2:14 a.m. where they found a male victim inside…
Artosphere festival returns in May
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Walton Arts Center’s annual Artosphere Festival returns to Northwest Arkansas. The art and nature festival will run May 4-27 in multiple locations across the region. All aspects of the event are based on elements of the natural world and are meant to create a space for a…
A familiar face opens Fayetteville tennis courts
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The new University Recreation Tennis Center opened yesterday. The university celebrated opening the courts by bringing in a familiar face. Venus Williams, a seven time grand slam champion, and all-time great tennis player will cut the ribbon to open the new courts. The courts officially opened today to…
Artists chosen to paint murals
By: Nick Brockinton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Arts Council selected two artists to paint murals on the wall along Archibald Yell Boulevard. Austin Floyd of Fayetteville was chosen to paint alongside, Jermey Navarette of Springdale, the 516-square-foot concrete wall. Floyd will paint the north end of the wall that currently has the Fayetteville…