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Remembering UATV Alumni Chris Scott
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- After spending four years of college together, many students find that those years in the classroom turn into a lifetime of friendship. Many UATV Alumni are remembering one of their best friends who they met in the newsroom of Kimpel Hall. Chris Scott died at the age of 45 on…
Weather Forecast by UATV Weather Analyst Joshua Wisel
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)-Classes for the Spring 2023 semester begin on January 17 at the University of Arkansas. For many students, the start of a new semester means taking the time to plan out their schedules and important dates. Here are some of the important dates for this semester: March…
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…
Razorback Athletics is looking for National Anthem singers
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Arkansas Razorback athletic program is looking for people to sing the National Anthem at winter and spring sporting events. Any singer or instrumentalist that is interested is welcome to apply by submitting a video to mktghogs@uark.edu. To be considered for the position, there are some guidelines that applicants…
The future of Markham Hill is in question as the city of Fayetteville grows
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- 144-acre Markham Hill is one of the last forested areas in Fayetteville, but it might not maintain that title for long. While Markham Hill has been a place where nature enthusiasts have come to relax for decades, a Real Estate group is asking the city of Fayetteville for permission…
National Voter Registration Day is today; here is what you need to know
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- National Voter Registration Day is today, Tuesday, September 20th. The day comes on the fourth Tuesday of September and celebrates civic democracy. The State of Arkansas requires the following to be completed before being eligible to register to vote: Be a U.S. Citizen. Be an Arkansas resident. Be 18…
Fayetteville square to host blood drive on Sept. 21
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Fayetteville square will be hosting a blood drive tomorrow, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The event is sponsored by Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, which is the exclusive provider of blood and plasma to all Northwest Arkansas area hospitals. All donors will receive a…
Ongoing investigation for fatal shooting at Fayetteville McDonalds
Photo Courtesy: Fayetteville Flyer By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place just outside a McDonald’s on N. College Avenue Tuesday night. Shots were fired at approximately 9:55 pm according to information from the police department. Police say an officer was close enough to hear…
President Biden gives “Soul of the Nation” address Thursday night
Photo Courtesy: AP News By: Beau Russell President Joe Biden addressed the nation from Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday night to discuss the “Soul of the Nation.” The President began his speech by appealing to patriotism, pointing to the success of the founding of the United States and the strength of democracy. The tone…
March Madness could mean money for Arkansas in a new way
It’s now legal to online gamble in Arkansas.