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Washington County COVID-19 rent and utility assistance program opens
By: UATV Staff WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) — The Springdale Housing Authority began handling applications for rent and utility bill assistance as a part of the Washington County COVID-19 assistance program. As of Wednesday, paper forms were made available and can be picked up and dropped off at the city of Fayetteville’s Community Resources Office.…
Marshallese Law Enforcement Act fails in committee
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down house bill 1342 also known as the Marshallese Enforcement Act. The legislation proposed by District 89 Rep. Megan Godfrey sought to allow Marshallese people in Arkansas through the Compact of Free Association to serve as police officers. In a tweet Godfrey…
Addressing mental health in the black community
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— For many people the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a challenge as it has taken a toll on their mental health. University of Arkansas student Jacoby Hurst has battled with his mental health for years. Hurst said he has taken this time to create a better him, yet his lack…
Walton Arts Center innovative play
By: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Despite COVID-19 the Walton Arts Center continues to find innovative ways to put on plays. February 25th through the 28th and March 4th through the 7th. The Walton Arts Center will be hosting a virtual play, Dixie’s Happy Hour. Dixie Longate will be telling stories about drinking and finding happiness, while…
Salvation Army helps the homeless take on the cold
By: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- With temperatures in NorthWest Arkansas rapidly dropping, temperatures overnight are unsafe for the community’s homeless. Temperatures this week will be anywhere from below 20 degrees with a chance of frozen rain and snow. The Salvation Army has two homeless shelters in the area, one in Bentonville and one in Fayetteville.…
Attending the University of Arkansas: Enrollment in and out of state
By: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- There’s plenty of reasons why incoming freshmen would choose to attend the University of Arkansas, but for out of state students a scholarship makes it even more tempting. The University’s New Arkansan Tuition Scholarship lends a financial helping hand for students coming in from other states. Enrollment and admissions at…
Razorback Reels Top 10: Best TV Couples
By: Drew Chamberlain With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching its time to count down the top ten definitive best couples from TV shows you love. This list was constructed by the Razorback Reels team. First up, some honorable mentions to the couples who didn’t quite make the cut. HONORABLE MENTIONS: The first honorable mention goes to…
Suspect arrested in the case of murdered 15-year old from Fayetteville
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A suspect has been arrested in the October 2020 murder of a 15-year old from Fayetteville. Fayetteville detectives arrested Diontre Lang Saturday in Oklahoma city. Lang currently is awaiting extradition back to Arkansas. Law enforcement officials said that the investigation is on-going.
Center for Arkansas Farms for food creates a farm school
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In conjunction with the U of A Division of Agriculture, the Center for Arkansas Farms for food created a farm school this semester. Heather Friedrich, a program manager with the Center for Arkansas Farms for food, said it is important to have farmers to access healthy foods. She said…
Mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Madison King is a junior at the University of Arkansas. She transferred here last year right before the COVID-19 pandemic changed how students live. King only had one normal semester of college life at the U of A before going home to finish her second semester online. “Going…