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A University of Arkansas professor wins a Grammy
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Doctor Jeffery Murdock is the winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator of the year. Doctor Murdock is the conductor of two university choruses, three RSO’s. He was also named “Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year” and SOOIE’S “Advisor of the Month”. One of his students, Nicole Dominguez, said that…
University Museum’s Contributor Program
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The U of A Museum’s Campus Community Contributor program allows students, faculty and staff to share various types of work with the community. The program allows students to share their passions and perspectives. The collection is available for viewing on the museum’s website. The museum’s curator of education and…
Fayetteville Invasive Plant Bounty
The Fayetteville Urban Forestry department has set out a Bounty for invasive species. On November 3, 2015, Fayetteville City Council adopted Ordinance #5820. The ordinance set “a list of eighteen invasive plants to be restricted from being installed in new developments that require a Landscape Plan Review by the Urban Forester,” according to the Fayetteville Invasive…
Washington County Democratic Party hosts Washington County Unmuted
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) –The Washington County Democratic Party is hosting an online discussion with democratic women Justice of the Peace. In the Washington County Courthouse, the quorum court has gathered attention with controversial issues such as the use of the Cares Act Funding and, as this event covers, the muting of members in…
Pandemic’s Effect Small Business, Food Pantries, and Rent Relief
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The pandemic has set back small businesses, food pantries, and rent relief in Washington County. The businesses and programs all fell into three categories. Some closed down and reopened after a period during the beginning of the pandemic, some saw some aspects of their operations change, and others actually…
COVID-19 testing successful at Northwest Arkansas universities
By: James Morgan FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – As universities across the world recognize the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing has been an evolving concern throughout the return to in-person classes at the U of A and other Arkansas universities. The outbreak of COVID-19 has let to many unique challenges for health centers at universities, with testing…
Dependents eligible for payments in latest stimulus package
By: James Morgan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As many Americans begin to receive stimulus payments in the mail or through direct deposits, some college students may be surprised to find themselves eligible in this round of checks. Dependents ages 17 and older were previously ineligible for stimulus payments in both the March and December relief bills. The biggest…
New parking identification method on the U of A campus
By: James Morgan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas students and faculty will see some changes to parking identification in the fall semester, with a new license plate technology replacing parking stickers. David Wilson, the U of A transit and parking communications director, said the University is transitioning to license plate recognition at the start of…
Controversy surrounds Fayetteville’s new Police Headquarters
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.− Fayetteville’s new $35 million Police headquarters is now under construction. In 2019, the community voted on a bond that would allot the millions of dollars for public safety facilities. The vote passed by around 71%. After protests this summer regarding Police brutality, the community members do not want to…
Bartenders not eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as governor opens phase 1B
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Some bar workers are concerned about reopening while still not having the opportunity to get vaccinated. For Bo Counts, owner of Pinpoint Fayetteville, the lack of vaccination opportunities for him and his employees is a cause for concern. “We continue to scratch our heads on why people in…