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2026 Amazing Tree of Fayetteville Named
By: Cameron Green FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The 2026 Amazing Tree of Fayetteville has been selected. The tree chosen is a post oak that resides in Wilson Park and was voted on for its size and location by residents of Fayetteville. It is the 10th tree chosen for the event. The tree is located near…
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,…
Aquatic center bond passes narrowly
By: Hope Durkee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The city of Fayetteville proposed nine bond issues on the ballot of the recent election. While all of them passed, Bond #8, which proposed the building of an aquatic center, provided the closest result—50.71% to 49.29%. The project will be funded through the city’s existing one-cent sales tax,…
Endometrosis Awareness Month
By: Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — March not only celebrates Women’s History Month, but raises awareness for endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that is often misunderstood, even by patients who experience it. Awareness of the disease reduces stigma, educates the public about the seriousness of the disease, and supports research efforts. Endometriosis affects one…
Name a Squirrel of Old Main Lawn fundraiser returns for a second year
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Annual Name a Squirrel Campaign is back for a second year, raising money for student success initiatives throughout February. Maple, a squirrel who lives on the Old Main Lawn, serves as the face of the campaign and encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to donate to…
The State of the City Address with Mayor Molly Rawn
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the City of Fayetteville held The State of the City Address at the Town Center with Mayor Molly Rawn. Attendees could walk through the event space before the formal address began to get a closer look at specific project details and initiatives happening throughout…
Financial Losses Leave Arkansas Farmers Unsure About Their Futures.
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas farmers are facing some of their toughest financial years in decades. Across the state, small family farms and large row crop operations are struggling as rising costs and falling crop prices leave many questioning whether they can stay in the agriculture business. Economists say the cause is…
Local community group provides free food for unhoused community and struggling working class
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Every Monday, the MayDay Community Kitchen (MayDay), a local nonprofit organization made up of volunteers, cooks up meals and packs them to hand out to the unhoused community and struggling working class. MayDay began during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as a way to help ensure community members receive food through struggling times. The idea came from a chef named Alex Tripodi, who works as the…
10 Commandments installed around U of A campus
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas (U of A) started installing posters of the Ten Commandments around campus last week. The university is one of the first in the nation to mandate the installations, which are expected to last for the Fall 2025 semester. A bill introduced on March 11…