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Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade gives back to local non-profit
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville celebrated Mardi Gras a little early on Saturday Feb. 18. The Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade returned after a brief hiatus due to the pandemic. This year was the parade’s 30th anniversary. The parade aims to introduce the concept of Mardi Gras as a local tradition in Northwest…
Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade gives back to local non-profit
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville celebrated Mardi Gras a little early on Saturday Feb. 18. The Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade returned after a brief hiatus due to the pandemic. This year was the parade’s 30th anniversary. The parade aims to introduce the concept of Mardi Gras as a local tradition in Northwest…
2022 Chancellor’s Ball featuring DJ Raquel
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Chancellor’s Ball hosted by the Associated Student Government takes place Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Chancellor’s Ball: Everybody’s Formal will be located at the Graduate Hotel, 70 N. East Ave. In terms of landmarks, the hotel is right across from Arvest Bank in downtown Fayetteville.…
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…
Pearl’s Books celebrated their one year anniversary while facing challenges
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pearl’s Books is an independent bookstore in Fayetteville. The store is located on the downtown square. Co-owners, Daniel and Leah Jordan opened their doors last October. The Jordans hope that their store provides a “gathering place for people to connect again, safely, over drinks, snacks, and of course,…
Winnie The Pooh themed book drive taking place this month
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Once Upon a Time Books and the Walton Arts Center are hosting a Winnie the Pooh book drive this month. Participants should bring gently used books for children who are aged 8 to 17. Books collected during the drive will be donated to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. …
Flu vaccines and Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines offered at Pat Walker Health Center
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Flu vaccines and Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Pat Walker Health Center. The annual flu vaccination is available for all members of the University of Arkansas community, including spouses and dependents. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, there is no out-of-pocket cost for the flu…
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs is getting a new location
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, a Dickson Street hotdog stand established in 2008, is expanding to a second location. The owner of Yancey’s, Cody Yancey, is a University of Arkansas alumni and army veteran. Along with hotdogs Yancey’s also offers a safe place to anyone on Dickson. Cody is…
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…
University of Arkansas Greek life honor National Hazing Prevention Week
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – “These hands don’t haze” – the slogan that Greek organizations are using all across campus to mark the start of a very important week. The slogan is a campaign being used to bring awareness to National Hazing Prevention Week which began Monday and will continue…