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Athletes Worry About Security at Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Sochi are underway today before tomorrow’s official opening ceremony. Athletes competed in qualifying events. Competitors are not only worried about winning they are also focused on their security. Federal officials temporarily banned all liquids, gels, aerosols and powders on carry-on luggage on flights between the U-S and Russia. A law enforcement officer says the threat…
UofA Celebrates Black History Month
The U of A will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and celebrations. The Black Graduate Student Association will sponsor the 3rd-annual graduate and professional student conference starting tomorrow through February 9th. On the 14th, University Programs will present Loston Harris, Jazz Trio in the Arkansas Union Ballroom at 8-pm. Chartwell’s will hold a drawing in…
Flu Deaths in Arkansas Reach 39
The Arkansas Department of Health says the number of flu deaths this year has risen to 39. The A-D-H says the flu is causing severe illness and death in adults between the ages of 25 and 64.Of this age group, 27 people have died. The A-D-H says this year’s numbers are on track to tie last year’s…
Fayetteville Shooting Suspects Still on the Loose
Earlier this morning Fayetteville Police received a call involving a shooting. The incident took place on South Garland Road around 10 o’clock last night. According to the victim, two people entered his home and then a fight broke out. The fight ended when the victim recieved a gun shot wound to the leg. Fayetteville Police have yet…
School Resumes for Some NWA Students
Some Northwest Arkansas students will finally return to school tomorrow after almost a week of cancelled classes. School officials stated that schools will be open tomorrow with a limited bus service due to the winter weather. But some schools will still be closed. Several school districts are trying to figure out when they will make up the missed days.
Arkansas Receives Weather Cleanup Grant
The US Department of Labor announced that it will be giving the state of Arkansas a National Emergency Grant. The grant will help aid Arkansas clean up efforts after last December’s winter storm. The grant is worth more than $1.5 million and was awarded to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. The funds will be…
Freezing Rain Closes UofA
Freezing rain and sleet prompted the University of Arkansas to cancel classes and close campus for the entire day. Last night, officials delayed the start of class until 12:30, but around 10 this morning students and faculty got the call that the university was closed all day due to deteriorating road conditions. This photo, taken…
Fayetteville Receives Drug Abuse Prevention Grant
Not only is Fayetteville receiving recognition for its compassion but its also getting praise for its drug abuse prevention. The Northwest Arkansas town, along with three other cities across the country, has won grants from the United States Conference of Mayors. The awards were given to cities that showed outstanding initiative in preventing prescription drug…
Fayetteville Recognized as a Compassionate City
Announced Monday, Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been officially recognized by the International Campaign for Compassionate Cities as one of 26 compassionate cities around the world. Fayetteville is the first city in Arkansas to receive this recognition. The International Campaign for Compassionate Cities is a global campaign inspired to raise awareness of the benefits of compassionate action.
UofA Professor’s Work to Premiere on TV
The latest film by Emmy-winning journalism professor, Larry Foley, will have its broadcast premiere on the Arkansas Educational Television Network this month. After the Tsunami tells the stories of the recipients of Fulbright Tsunami Relief program scholarships following the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia. Professor Foley says this film tells more than just a story of devastation. The 30-minute…