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Ozark Adaptive Sports Association: how a local paraplegic man devotes his life to helping others just like him
By: Autumn Klein SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) – One in three Arkansans currently live with a disability, according to the CDC. According to the United Spinal Association, only two adaptive sports programs exist in the state. That is why when Sean Kent moved to Arkansas in 2018, he made it a goal to make a change.…
University of Arkansas partners with local organization to give bikes to international students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas partners with one local organization to donate bikes to international students. The partnership between the U of A and nonprofit organization Pedal it Forward works to give international students a restored used bike, helmet and bike lock. Under the partnership, nearly 70 bikes have…
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…
Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue helps four-legged friends find their home
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue is a local nonprofit organization in Fayetteville. They rehome and rescue strays, surrendered and homeless dogs. They also provide public education on the breed of weimaraners and on responsible dog ownership. Dogs can be adopted and fostered through AWR. There are also opportunities for…