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Legislation to include EMPOWER students on senior walk
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An Associated Student Government (ASG) senator drafted legislation to allow students with disabilities to place their names on the senior walk. Abby Hisler, an associated student government senator and empower mentor, created the legislation for students involved in the program called EMPOWER. EMPOWER, which is short for Educate, Motivate, Prepare, Opportunity,…
Tyson launches free education program for employees
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Tyson Foods announced on Monday, April 25, its plan to provide free education to team members starting this summer. The Springdale-based business is offering an opportunity for U.S. team members to get their college degrees — from an associate’s to a master’s — or obtain certificates in literacy…
Sigma Chi Derby Days
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A University of Arkansas fraternity will host a charity dance competition and other events starting Monday, April 25, and goes throughout the week. The Sigma Chi Fraternity will host “Derby Days” to support the Huntsman Cancer Institute for Arkansas’ Children’s Hospital. Events include banner day on Monday, field…
Rockin’ Baker Academy transforming lives
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Rockin’ Baker Academy, located in north Fayetteville, empowers working-aged individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make positive impacts in the community. The agency creates job readiness programs to teach skills and knowledge that will create confidence for a lifetime. The bakery is a nonprofit that is meant…
Garth Brooks to perform in Razorback Stadium this weekend
By: Emily Fletcher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Garth Brooks is set to perform the first-ever independently scheduled concert at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The number-one-selling artist will perform in Fayetteville for the first time in seven years and will make history at this return by being the only…
U of A celebrates Earth Week April 18-22
By: Emily Fletcher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The U of A celebrates Earth Week from April 18-22 by providing various ways for students, faculty, and staff to help clean our community and planet. Director of the Office for Sustainability, Eric Boles, said, “Earth Week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the process we’ve made while…
Crumbl comes to Rogers, Fayetteville
By: Emily Fletcher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A national gourmet cookie chain will soon serve the Rogers and Fayetteville communities. Bentonville’s Crumbl Cookie Franchise Owner Nicole Trudo plans to soon open a Fayetteville storefront following the grand opening in Rogers, on Friday. The Rogers location is located at 4307 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and will…
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…