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Aquatic center bond passes narrowly
By: Hope Durkee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The city of Fayetteville proposed nine bond issues on the ballot of the recent election. While all of them passed, Bond #8, which proposed the building of an aquatic center, provided the closest result—50.71% to 49.29%. The project will be funded through the city’s existing one-cent sales tax,…
Saint Thomas Aquinas Church completion
By Cameron Green FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish is complete following multiple years of construction. The estimated cost for the church was nearly $15 million dollars according to their release. Fundraising began in 2021 and the previous church was decommissioned in 2023. The church now has many new amenities for…
Endometrosis Awareness Month
By: Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — March not only celebrates Women’s History Month, but raises awareness for endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that is often misunderstood, even by patients who experience it. Awareness of the disease reduces stigma, educates the public about the seriousness of the disease, and supports research efforts. Endometriosis affects one…
Hogs make history this weekend with SEC Championship win
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team made history this weekend. The Hogs are now Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament champions as of March 15, 2026. The Hogs beat Vanderbilt 86-75 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday afternoon. This is the hogs first SEC championship win for the program,…
“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…
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…
Flu cases continue to rise in Arkansas
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Since the beginning of the flu season in September 2024, Ark. has had more than 10,000 flu cases and 47 deaths. 80 percent of those deaths were individuals who were unvaccinated against the flu. Over the week of Feb. 8, 2,000 of those 10,000 cases were reported. Although…
Graduating soon? Here’s what you need to know
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Graduation is now only a month and a half away, and many graduating seniors may be finding themselves regarding their next step. It is easy to get lost in the middle of an inbox full of emails saying what you need and where to get it from. Graduation Ceremony: …