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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…
Bell to Bell bill has an early impact on a local school
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, cell phones will be banned in Arkansas public schools from the first bell to the last under a new bill signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The “Bell-to-Bell” bill, part of the state’s broader initiative to prioritize student mental health, aims to limit screen time…
University Facilities malfunction causes heat reduction on campus
by: Kennedy Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Housing and Facility Management departments worked together to resolve an issue caused by inclement weather Feb. 20. Though class was not in session, many parts of campus were still affected by the freezing temperatures and snow. Each of the nineteen dorms on the University…
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…
Local volleyball organization honors former player
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)-The 19th annual Natalie Jones Memorial Tournament wrapped up on March 1 after two weekends of play. The tournament, hosted by Ozark Juniors Volleyball, honors the life of former player Natalie Jones who passed away from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in 2006. “Natalie was an inspiration to a lot of…
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…
New photo gallery opens for Black History Month
by: Kennedy Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Multicultural Center hosted a reception for the grand opening of its new Black History Month gallery, Indigo, Feb 12. Students, faculty, and members of the community gathered in the Anne Kittrell Gallery in the student union for food and fellowship to celebrate the project…
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Rebuilds for the Future, Honoring Decades of History
By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) -A major transformation is underway just off campus as construction crews work to replace a longtime Fayetteville landmark with a new, state-of-the-art facility. The original St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, located on North Leverett Avenue, was torn down earlier this month to make way for a larger and more…
Bird flu outbreak causes egg prices to soar
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—The impact of the ongoing bird flu outbreak is hitting Northwest Arkansas, sending egg prices soaring and putting strain on local suppliers and consumers. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has affected more than 157 million birds nationwide since it was first detected in U.S. poultry flocks in…