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Coat drive in Fayetteville will provide winter clothing for those in need
By: Reagan Hubbard FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The city of Fayetteville will begin taking winter clothing items for those in need starting December 1st. The coat drive is called “Warm-up Fayetteville” and and was created by many local groups. The items donated will go to children and families in the Fayetteville public school district who…
Cross Church Fayetteville provides holiday meals for thousands
By: Reagan Hubbard FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Cross Church in Fayetteville provided more than 2,000 baskets full of food this Thanksgiving. This was called the Blessings Basket Event, and is aimed to provide holiday meals for anyone in the community that might be unable to prepare Thanksgiving dinner this season. The Blessings Basket Event has…
Students on alert after finding AirTag devices on cars, belongings
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Apple AirTag device has been used by many to help keep track of everyday items like keys and wallets since it was released onto the market six months ago. For some University of Arkansas students, however, these devices have a much more dangerous use. One student who…
International Education Week
By: Carsyn Cann Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- This year marks the 21st anniversary of International Education Week. The series began in 2000 under President Bill Clinton and the State and Education Departments. This week is not only a national initiative seen on campuses around the United Sates, but a global one celebrated by many other countries…
UREC’s inclusive basketball club
By: Heath Anderson Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Robert Harrison serves a nonprofit that provides resources to people with disabilities, goes on strolls, plays boardgames and on Wednesday nights, plays wheelchair basketball. A weekly group meets in the Hyper at the University of Arkansas. Harrison formed the group in 2007 after moving to Fayetteville from New…
Students fear being tracked
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- University of Arkansas students posted on social media that they discovered an Apple AirTag attached to their vehicle. AirTag’s can be used to track items like keys and wallets. This means that vehicles can be tracked wherever they go if an AirTag is placed on a vehicle. According to Apple, the…
Students defy stereotypes through human library
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education partnered with International Students and Scholars, and other student organizations to host the 18th annual human library in Holcomb Hall. The UARK Human Library aims to enrich campus diversity and inclusion through conversations. They plan to implement these conversations through interactive storytelling to…
A long standing tradition returns to the Fayetteville square
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department finalizes the almost 500,000 LED lights that will be on display at the downtown square. Keith Delozier, a crew member who puts up the lights, said that there is a lot of work that goes into setting up these lights. “It takes…
The supply chain effect
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Supply chain issues are making it hard for consumers and distributors to buy and sell products. The problem with a lack of goods being available usually means higher prices, and this can be seen from meat costs to the price of a gallon of milk. Everyone has been…
Volunteers help Herman’s stay afloat
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Due to a labor shortage, regulars at Herman’s Ribhouse have volunteered their time and services to wait and bus tables. The restaurant has been one of Fayetteville’s most popular eateries for decades, and during the Covid pandemic, the popularity of the rib house remained constant. Staffing, on the other…