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BREAKING: Maya Angelou cancels event at Fayetteville Public Library
An Evening with Maya Angelou has been canceled due the author’s health. The event will not be rescheduled. Dr. Angelou issued this statement in regards to missing the FPL appearance: Dear Fayetteville Public Library, Arkansas Family and Friends, I am profoundly saddened that I am unable to be with you on Friday, April 11, 2014. I…
Two Killed in Helicopter Crash Near Seattle Space Needle
(Seattle)–Two people died in a helicopter crash this morning after the chopper crashed near the Space Needle in Seattle. A news chopper was engulfed in flames moments after it crashed, killing two and sending a third victim to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Seattle Fire Department. Plumes of smoke engulfed the Space Needle…
Postseason Pigs
-by UATV Sports’ Tyler Woessner The six-year postseason drought is over. Arkansas (21-11) plays Indiana State (23-10) in the first round of the NIT at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Bud Walton Arena. The game will be televised by ESPN. Tickets are $15 for the public and $5 for U of A students. Arkansas head coach…
UAPD Investigation
University of Arkansas Police are investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning. According to authorities, a female student was walking in the area of Lindell Avenue and Douglas Street around 4:30 a.m. when an unidentified man confronted her. Police say the man pulled the girl by her arm, trying to lead her away from…
Fayetteville Police Investigating Shooting
Fayetteville Police: The Fayetteville Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating an armed robbery suspect. On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Fayetteville Police responded to 202 W. Sunbridge for a report of a robbery that had occurred in a neighboring apartment complex. The victim stated that he had been robbed at gunpoint by multiple subjects…
Springdale Police Investigating Homicide
According to Springdale Police: On March 7, 2014, just after midnight, the Springdale Police Department responded to 3547 Loblolly in reference to a welfare check. Dispatch received a call from a friend stating that 36 year old Scott Rocha was threatening suicide. Officers arrived, but no one would answer the door. Upon looking into the…
Effects of Rising Temperatures on Cars
By: Krystle Sherrell Fayetteville (UATV)- With temperatures beginning to rise, you may not be the only one feeling the effects of the heat. Your car could be at risk, too. Grease Pig Shop Manager, Michael Murphree says that with the increase in heat, people should pay more attention to the upkeep of their vehicle. “When…
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller
Hello hello MMA heads and fight junkies! Brett flew it solo last time and went undefeated that’s why we deemed him the Charismatic Youngblood! This week we are all back on board with the picks for UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller, and hope we still got it! Psssh of course we still got it…
One Round with Jeremy Hurtt
by Bernard Oliver It’s said to be the fastest growing sport in the world. For one Mixed Martial Arts analyst and enthusiast he couldn’t have a better job. Meet former US Army Sergeant Jeremy Hurtt who has a very appropriate name for his current profession. Hurtt says that MMA has made “phenomenal changes” since the days…
Winter Weather on Campus; Walmart Lay-offs
Winter Weather Patchy freezing fog will hit out area in the late evening hours. Temperatures will drop to as low as 10 degrees tonight but can get up to 34 degrees tomorrow. Accumulation will decrease over the next few days but snow may be coming back to visit Friday. On Campus Even with the economy…