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NWA under burn ban
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Washington County, the city of Fayetteville, and multiple other counties across Northwest Arkansas are currently under burn bans due to high wildfire risk. Benton country issued a second 24-hour burn ban on March 15, as weather conditions in the area have raised concerns about the potential for wildfires.…
Bell to Bell bill has an early impact on a local school
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, cell phones will be banned in Arkansas public schools from the first bell to the last under a new bill signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The “Bell-to-Bell” bill, part of the state’s broader initiative to prioritize student mental health, aims to limit screen time…
Parking deck project at Fayetteville High School sparks environmental concerns
By: Belle Norton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The construction of a new parking deck at Fayetteville High School has raised concerns among residents and environmental advocates after the removal of several mature trees. The multi-level parking structure is part of the district’s long-term infrastructure plan to address a critical parking shortage. With 2,600 students and…
Arkansas Senate Bill 184
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) — The Arkansas Senate voted 23-8 on SB184, this bill will transfer authorities and powers of the Arkansas State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission (AETC) to the Arkansas Department of Education. The bill also abolishes the AETC and the state library boards that oversee public libraries…
University Facilities malfunction causes heat reduction on campus
by: Kennedy Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Housing and Facility Management departments worked together to resolve an issue caused by inclement weather Feb. 20. Though class was not in session, many parts of campus were still affected by the freezing temperatures and snow. Each of the nineteen dorms on the University…
Local volleyball organization honors former player
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)-The 19th annual Natalie Jones Memorial Tournament wrapped up on March 1 after two weekends of play. The tournament, hosted by Ozark Juniors Volleyball, honors the life of former player Natalie Jones who passed away from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in 2006. “Natalie was an inspiration to a lot of…
How the NWA Black Expo helps grow local businesses like NW2D salon
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The 8th Annual Black Owned Business Expo, held Feb. 22 by Black Owned NWA at the Fayetteville Town Center, provided a platform for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, build connections, and engage with the community. Events like this help small businesses thrive by increasing visibility, attracting new…
The city of Fayetteville suspends garbage and recycling pickup services
By Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Last week, Fayetteville schools were closed for four consecutive days due to a winter storm causing hazardous road conditions. Snow and ice can cause all kinds of businesses to shut down, including the city of Fayetteville’s trash and recycling pickup collections for Tuesday and Wednesday services. Canceling these…
Student prepares for snow storm while living alone
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas winter weather can be confusing for residents. As climate change has continued to be a controversial topic, there is still evidence that shows how this can affect the intensity and frequency of storms. This week of snow if no different. Now having two snow storms in…
New photo gallery opens for Black History Month
by: Kennedy Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Multicultural Center hosted a reception for the grand opening of its new Black History Month gallery, Indigo, Feb 12. Students, faculty, and members of the community gathered in the Anne Kittrell Gallery in the student union for food and fellowship to celebrate the project…