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Remittances and their challenges on the community
By: Sofia Galvan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A new federal tax on cash remittances took effect this year, targeting immigrant families who send part of their paychecks to relatives who had to stay home. According to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, a 1% remittance transfer tax began on January 1st…
Betting against yourself: The risks behind the odds
By: Raegan Skarda FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As of April 2026 sports betting apps became legal on mobile devices across Arkansas, giving users statewide access to popular platforms including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetSaracen — all operating through licensed casinos. The expansion has led to sports betting becoming common among college students, raising concerns among experts…
The third nationwide “No Kings” protest in downtown Fayetteville
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The third nationwide “No Kings” protest since Donald Trump’s inauguration took place Saturday, March 28. Community members in Fayetteville, Arkansas took part in the demonstration hosted by Indivisible Northwest Arkansas. The mass call on their website urged participants to “step up, learn new skills, drive real impact and…
Federal judge blocks public schools from enforcing Ten Commandments law
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — On Monday, March 16, District Judge Timothy Brooks, in case Stinson v. Fayetteville School District No. 1, blocked K-12 public school districts from complying with the Ten Commandments Act 573 of Arkansas. The ruling stems from a law signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 14, 2025,…
Annual loan exchange
By: Nia Taylor FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — At the beginning of the month, the University of Arkansas System launched a new benefit for its employees called the Annual Leave Exchange Program.. Employees in the University of Arkansas System can now exchange their paid time off to help pay off their student loans through the benefit.…
Hogs make history this weekend with SEC Championship win
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team made history this weekend. The Hogs are now Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament champions as of March 15, 2026. The Hogs beat Vanderbilt 86-75 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday afternoon. This is the hogs first SEC championship win for the program,…
From Senate to school boards: What’s on Arkansas ballots March 3rd
By: Raegan Skarda FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Election season is officially underway here in the Natural State and voters are already setting out for the polls. Tuesday March 3rd they will vote in the Preferential Election, Nonpartisan election as well as the Annual School election. The polls open at 7:30am all across the state and…
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…
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…
Arkansas launches new program to improve traffic stops
By: Ellie Hagen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas has implemented the Blue and Green Envelope Program, which began in January, to improve effective communication and safety during traffic stops. Arkansans with autism, or who are mentally disabled, can carry a designated envelope that will hold their driver’s license, car registration, and proof of insurance. By…