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NWA under burn ban
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Washington County, the city of Fayetteville, and multiple other counties across Northwest Arkansas are currently under burn bans due to high wildfire risk. Benton country issued a second 24-hour burn ban on March 15, as weather conditions in the area have raised concerns about the potential for wildfires.…
National eating disorders awareness week
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – National Eating Disorder Awareness Week aims to bring attention to a critical condition and often misunderstood health crisis affecting millions of Americans. According to National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million people, will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. These disorders, which…
Arkansas Senate Bill 184
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) — The Arkansas Senate voted 23-8 on SB184, this bill will transfer authorities and powers of the Arkansas State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission (AETC) to the Arkansas Department of Education. The bill also abolishes the AETC and the state library boards that oversee public libraries…
Local organizations team up for free prom dress give away
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, it’s a night to remember. But for some families, the cost of a dress, shoes and accessories can be overwhelming. That’s why a collaboration of local organizations has stepped in to make sure every teen…
How the NWA Black Expo helps grow local businesses like NW2D salon
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The 8th Annual Black Owned Business Expo, held Feb. 22 by Black Owned NWA at the Fayetteville Town Center, provided a platform for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, build connections, and engage with the community. Events like this help small businesses thrive by increasing visibility, attracting new…
Student prepares for snow storm while living alone
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas winter weather can be confusing for residents. As climate change has continued to be a controversial topic, there is still evidence that shows how this can affect the intensity and frequency of storms. This week of snow if no different. Now having two snow storms in…
Local business’ sponsors student athletes
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — This local business has poured its community influence into college athletes. Located less than a mile from the heart of campus, the University of Arkansas has Swoon Juice Bar, creating healthy options to fuel Razorback Athletics. Inflation has increased and people are noticing the effects on food prices…
Walton Business College Graduate Career Fair
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Career fairs present opportunities to meet recruiters eager to connect with upcoming students. You can expand your networks and qualifications for interesting occupations. According to 2024 NACE survey, out of 20,482 students, over half attended a career fair at their university. This cleared the second-place method of typical meet and…
Cold weather puts increased pressure on homeless shelters in the community
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Residents of Fayetteville may have enjoyed a few sunny days recently, but it seems to be short lived for now as another cold front is set to arrive next week. With those freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills, homeless shelters face an increased pressure to provide a warm…
Protest on Dickson Street
By: Maddy Dean FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On Wednesday, Jan. 29, people from all over Northwest Arkansas gathered on Dickson Street to express their frustration with the newly inaugurated Trump administration. A group of about 30 protesters had assembled by 10:30 a.m. for the “Stand Against Fascism” rally. Protesters continued throughout the day, fluctuating in…