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Fayetteville Board of Education continues search for new superintendent
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Board of Education is holding interviews for its superintendent position. Two special meetings will be held to interview two candidates for the position. The announcement comes after the Board announced last Friday that two additional candidates had been added to the search. According to a press…
Black history at the University of Arkansas
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As the month of February and Black History Month comes to an end, take a look back on the history of black at the University of Arkansas and the legacy that continues on. Historical dates in black history at the University of Arkansas 1871 The University of Arkansas…
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…
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…