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Arkansas QB Taylen Green sets records at NFL Combine
By: Raegan Skarda FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Former University of Arkansas Quarterback Taylen Green broke a pair of NFL Combine records this past weekend. The records were recently by Anthony Richards in 2023. Richards was drafted 4th overall by the Indianapolis Colts. The 6-foot-6, 227 pound Texas native charted a 43.5-inch vertical and sprung 11…
“El Mencho” cartel leader killed in Mexico
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On February 21, 2026, according to CNN Newsource, Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed. Cervantes was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG. According to CNN Newsource, this was a U.S. intelligence-aided military operation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said…
No. 17 Arkansas heads down to Gainesville, Florida for a compelling SEC match-up
By: Jax Crall FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – After a 99-84 victory Wednesday night against the Texas A&M Aggies, the No. 17 Arkansas Men’s Basketball team will hit the road to face No. 7 Florida Gators on Saturday, Feb. 28. With three games left in the regular season, this game could have a significant impact in…
Arkansas cruises past Texas A&M 99-84
By: Aidan Loney FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas takes care of business Wednesday night in Bud Walton Arena as the Hogs take down the Aggies 99-84. It was a slow start for the Hogs as the Aggies quickly jumped out to an 11-2 lead 5 minutes into the game. Aggies forward Zach Clemence scored his…
UATV’s Harper Buck earns national honor at BEA Festival of Media Arts
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A University of Arkansas student journalist is earning national recognition for her reporting on Arkansas’ maternal health crisis. UATV reporter and staff member Harper Buck placed second in the Television Hard News Reporting category at the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. Buck, a senior broadcast journalism…
Arkansas allows blood type designation on IDs
By: Hope Durkee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A new Arkansas state law allows residents the option to include their blood type on their driver’s license or state identification card. The intention of the law is to be helpful in emergency situations by providing first responders with quick access to medical information. However, Arkansas currently does…
Name a Squirrel of Old Main Lawn fundraiser returns for a second year
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Annual Name a Squirrel Campaign is back for a second year, raising money for student success initiatives throughout February. Maple, a squirrel who lives on the Old Main Lawn, serves as the face of the campaign and encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to donate to…
The State of the City Address with Mayor Molly Rawn
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the City of Fayetteville held The State of the City Address at the Town Center with Mayor Molly Rawn. Attendees could walk through the event space before the formal address began to get a closer look at specific project details and initiatives happening throughout…
Vigil in Bentonville Square to honor lives lost by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
By: Hannah Moore BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A vigil was held on the Bentonville Square on Friday, Jan. 30, to honor the 31 documented lives lost to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Love Over Fear NWA held what they call a peaceful vigil from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for community members to honor the…
Financial Losses Leave Arkansas Farmers Unsure About Their Futures.
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas farmers are facing some of their toughest financial years in decades. Across the state, small family farms and large row crop operations are struggling as rising costs and falling crop prices leave many questioning whether they can stay in the agriculture business. Economists say the cause is…