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Bird flu outbreak causes egg prices to soar
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—The impact of the ongoing bird flu outbreak is hitting Northwest Arkansas, sending egg prices soaring and putting strain on local suppliers and consumers. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has affected more than 157 million birds nationwide since it was first detected in U.S. poultry flocks in…
Multicultural Center provides free clothing through the open closet
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas’ Multicultural Center is making an impact on campus by providing free clothing and personal care items to students in need. The MC Open Closet, located on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union, is an accessible and welcoming space where students and community members can…
Local business’ sponsors student athletes
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — This local business has poured its community influence into college athletes. Located less than a mile from the heart of campus, the University of Arkansas has Swoon Juice Bar, creating healthy options to fuel Razorback Athletics. Inflation has increased and people are noticing the effects on food prices…
Razorback gymnastics makes history with Bud Walton Arena move
By: Emerson Burris | UATV News FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas gymnastics is flipping the script this season, breaking records and expectations as the team competes at Bud Walton Arena for all five home meets — a first in program history. The Gymbacks, who finished seventh at nationals last season, are embracing the opportunity to…
Chancellor Robinson announces new scholarship for native Arkansan students
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Last week the Arkansas newsletter hinted about a big announcement that will impact the state and generations of Arkansans. This morning at a reception, the announcement was made about the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. Famous alumnus and Arkansas native, Bobby Bones, hosted the event. Bobby Bones and Chancellor…
Fayetteville Public Library reopens, reminiscing on events when closed
By: Paige Edmund FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Fayetteville Public Library has been closed for maintenance repairs and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1 with normal operating hours. The library found ways to interact with the community during the renovation by bringing books to the community. The FPL on Wheels Bookmobile followed their youth and…
Weekend forecast update (9/27/2024)
By: Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- It’s Friday, which means we’ve made it to another weekend here in Fayetteville, and weekends mean football! Even though the game is in Dallas, we’ve still got you covered regarding the forecast! To start, we’ll look at our local forecast for Fayetteville. Today another mostly sunny fall-like day is…
University of Arkansas Commuter Survey in September 2024
By Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- This September the University of Arkansas Parking and Transit Department is asking commuters whether students or faculty to participate in the annual 2024 Commuter Survey. As record enrollment continued into this year, parking has become a major concern for students and staff who commute to campus. Because of issues…
GM recalls nearly half a million vehicles due to safety issues with break fluid system
By: Joshua Wisel WASHINGTON (UATV)– General Motors filed documents with the National Traffic Safety Administration to initiate a safety recall that includes roughly 449,671 trucks and SUV’s. It’s estimated that 100% of the vehicles included have the highlighted defect in the recall. According to GM’s safety recall report, GM found an issue with certain 2023-24…
NPHC stroll competition fundraiser
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- The University of Arkansas’ National Pan-Hellenic Council held its annual stroll competition Thursday night in the Verizon Ballroom. The event displayed black sorority and fraternity culture. This year’s competition served as a fundraiser, the proceeds going to support NPHC organizations. Since they are underrepresented. “They are going to show the…