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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…
Halloween pop-up bar opens this weekend in Fayetteville
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pinpoint Fayetteville, a bar located on the square, will transform into Nightmare on Block Street starting September 30. The bar is closed this week while the Pinpoint team converts their basement into a Halloween experience. Creepy cocktails, scary pinball machines, and an immersive spooky environment are what guests…
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month with U of A
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Starting in October an annual awareness campaign, Disability Awareness Month, will be observed by the University of Arkansas. This campaign will be used to educate and celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities. The campus will offer many educational opportunities for the community and campus. To register for…