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“El Mencho” cartel leader killed in Mexico
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On February 21, 2026, according to CNN Newsource, Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed. Cervantes was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG. According to CNN Newsource, this was a U.S. intelligence-aided military operation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said…
University of Arkansas switches to park mobile for campus parking
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas switched to ParkMobile for campus parking on Feb. 28, replacing the Flowbird system. University officials say the change is meant to improve convenience and create a smoother experience for drivers on campus. Drivers can now pay in 15-minute increments while keeping the same $2.15…
Students to vote in ASG Elections and athletic funding referendum next week
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Associated Student Government elections are coming up at the University of Arkansas, giving students the chance to choose leaders who will represent them on campus. Students will vote for executive offices including president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. They will also elect senators to represent their academic colleges…
No. 17 Arkansas heads down to Gainesville, Florida for a compelling SEC match-up
By: Jax Crall FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – After a 99-84 victory Wednesday night against the Texas A&M Aggies, the No. 17 Arkansas Men’s Basketball team will hit the road to face No. 7 Florida Gators on Saturday, Feb. 28. With three games left in the regular season, this game could have a significant impact in…
Arkansas cruises past Texas A&M 99-84
By: Aidan Loney FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas takes care of business Wednesday night in Bud Walton Arena as the Hogs take down the Aggies 99-84. It was a slow start for the Hogs as the Aggies quickly jumped out to an 11-2 lead 5 minutes into the game. Aggies forward Zach Clemence scored his…
University of Arkansas expands bike parking across campus
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability has been working to provide more bike parking spaces across campus. New spots include areas near the Sam M. Walton College of Business, on the east side of Mullins Library and outside several residence halls. University officials say additional work is…
Honors Students Curate With Ancient Resources
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Italian Department at the University of Arkansas is enhancing ways for students to interact with Mullins Library. Assistant Italian Professor Dr. Daniela D’Eugenio and her honors students curated an exhibit in collaboration with the Special Collections department. During a two-day symposium, “Boccaccio’s Decameron: New Perspectives Between Text…
UATV’s Harper Buck earns national honor at BEA Festival of Media Arts
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A University of Arkansas student journalist is earning national recognition for her reporting on Arkansas’ maternal health crisis. UATV reporter and staff member Harper Buck placed second in the Television Hard News Reporting category at the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. Buck, a senior broadcast journalism…
Fayetteville voters consider new animal services facility for community
By Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville voters are set to decide in the primary whether to approve an $18.1 million bond to fund a new animal services facility. The current building is over 50 years old and is struggling with issues such as the drainage system. “Our drainage system is at the end…
Arkansas has new voting laws
By: Jack Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Primary Election is underway and there are some new voting laws that may affect the communities voting process. These new laws don’t make any major changes to the already existing laws, but there are some new rules and regulations added. Valid government IDs are the focal…