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Critical race theory: the ban, the definition, and UA education students
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order to prohibit indoctrination and critical race theory from being taught in schools. Signed on her first day in office, Jan. 11, the new order establishes that the state education department take further measures to alter current curriculum plans and…
Thousands without internet access across Arkansas
By Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In a growing digital age, accessibility to the internet has become a necessity in almost all aspects of life. However, many communities across Arkansas still lack high-speed internet access. The natural state is ranked 49th in the nation when it comes to the availability of high speed internet,…
Hugo’s represents NWA in The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Department of Arkansas Heritage has announced the finalists for the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Arkansas Food Hall of Fame The program originally started in 2016. This marks the seventh year in a row that Arkansas has been able to recognize Arkansas restaurants, proprietors, food-themed events,…
Arkansas men’s new tennis coach
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas welcomes a former student-athlete back to campus in a new role. Jay Udwadia was named the men’s tennis coach here on campus. This is his first season working as head coach. Coach Udwadia says, “I think every coach would love to coach their alma…
What you need to know about Arkansas’s gubernatorial candidates before voting
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas midterm elections are quickly approaching, and Arkansas voters have to make a momentous decision: who will be their 47th governor? Before heading to the polls, here is some important information regarding the three leading candidates. Chris Jones (D) Democrat Chris Jones is a graduate…
The University of Arkansas encourages students to vote in the upcoming election
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The annual Arkansas general election is coming up in November, with many new decisions to be made. Although the voter registration period has passed, voters can still request an absentee ballot until November 1st. Janine Parry, director of the Arkansas poll at the University of Arkansas, says the upcoming…
Two Arkansas deputies fired after a video shows them abusing a suspect
By: Aly Covington MULBERRY, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas deputies, Levi White and Zachary King were fired after a video was recorded of them violently arresting a suspect in August. White, King and Thell Riddle arrested 27-year-old Randal Worcester outside a convenience store in Mulberry. A bystander witnessed and recorded. Worcester was questioned for threatening a…
Statewide community flu vaccine clinic
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – To prepare for the 2022-2023 flu season, the Arkansas Department of Health will be providing vaccines across the state. Each county health unit will host a flu vaccine clinic. These clinics will be a day long event. The flu shot will also be available at no charge. People…
Phishing attacks on campus emails
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Thousands of University of Arkansas email users have been targeted by a recent phishing attack. This message asked users to either enter a code to view a shared file on Google Drive or respond to a job offer request from a different university. If users respond, the scammers…
Arkansas Supreme Court puts marijuana amendment back on November ballot
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) decision to deny certification of the constitutional amendment legalizing the use of marijuana on September 22. On August 3, the SBEC denied certification of the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. They…