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UAPD to host drug take-back event
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University Police Department will host a drug takeback event this weekend, Oct. 28. They will accept any excess drugs and needles, no questions asked. Community Outreach and Involvement Liaison Corporal Allen Porter said that this event gives people a chance to properly dispose of any unneeded drugs. “I…
The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County celebrates Child Abuse Prevention Month
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. Strategic Partnerships Coordinator Peyton Stewman said The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County uses this month to not only spread awareness, but to make people more comfortable talking about the subject. “We want people to feel comfortable. It’s something that we…
True Colors Tulip Farm partners with Non-Profit PerspectAbility
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- True Color Tulip Farm is an attraction in Northwest Arkansas that employs inclusively to support those who may have a hard time finding a job. For neurodiverse adults such as Jackson Trombley, getting the opportunity to gain work experience just means more. Trombley said, “I work here because I…
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.…
Walton Family Foundation is giving $3.6 million to Arkansas Teacher Corps.
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Walton Family Foundation has donated $3.6 million to help grow the Arkansas Teachers Corps. The Arkansas Teachers Corps. mission is to “…recruit, train, license and support committed Arkansans as empowered teachers facilitating excellent, equitable education every day.” The program is a partnership with the U of A…
Razorback Regional Greenway
By Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Razorback Regional Greenway is a project that has been years in the making. The regional greenway project has been a goal of the Walton Family Foundation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission since the ’90s and early 2000s. The full length of the Razorback Greenway was…
Arkansas Supreme Court puts marijuana amendment back on November ballot
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) decision to deny certification of the constitutional amendment legalizing the use of marijuana on September 22. On August 3, the SBEC denied certification of the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. They…
“Divine tailwind” drives large-scale food packing event
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the seven weeks since February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to impact citizens of the country. As millions of Ukrainian residents flee their homeland, food insecurity has become a threat not seen since the likes of World War I and II. As…
Artosphere festival returns in May
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Walton Arts Center’s annual Artosphere Festival returns to Northwest Arkansas. The art and nature festival will run May 4-27 in multiple locations across the region. All aspects of the event are based on elements of the natural world and are meant to create a space for a…
Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week Returns to Bentonville
By: Madison McClung FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Northwest Arkansas Spring Fashion week will take place this month. This showcases designers from across the state that will show off their talents. The event will be held at, Record in Bentonville. Various locations throughout downtown Bentonville will also host events. Fashion week takes place March 28 through the…