Today was the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester and Chancellor G. David Gearhart wants to welcome all students to the U of A. The chancellor released a short video this morning saying that student population is expected to reach an all-time high in enrollment and diversity. He also says the university is trying to…
According to police, a man was arrested on the U of A campus with 2 guns. Police say they were approached by a person who said that there was a Jeep parked in Lot 7 that had been running since midnight. The officer found 21 year old Christopher Hart passed out behind the wheel with…
The same storms that devastated Central Arkansas on Sunday hit Alabama, Mississippi and North Carolina last night causing widespread destruction. Towns such as Tuscaloosa, Athens, Tupelo and Kazoo City all were hit hard by this powerful storm, which as of last night, has now claimed 70 lives in its journey across the Southeast. In Athens, Alabama, officials say…
There are several ways you can help out. To donate to the Arkansas Red Cross, text “REDCROSS” to 90999 or to the Salvation Army, text “STORM” to 80888. Many places around Northwest Arkansas are also accepting donations. They’re asking for household items, toiletries, and bedding. Here’s a list of what they are accepting: bedding toiletries bottled water…
Early this morning, more than 60 volunteers, who call themselves the Arkansas Dream Center, met at a Conway church and they went out to the worst hit parts of Vilonia, Arkansas to help pick up the pieces. Many of the people have no ties to the area or the people that live there. “As soon…
Tornadoes tore through the central part of the United States today destroying cities in at least 3 different states. Local authorities have confirmed 11 deaths in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma. According to authorities damage is “widespread” after a tornado hit Mayflower, Arkansas and there are reports of numerous injuries. Damage is also significant in…
UAPD Lt. Gary Crains says a woman reported a sexual assault earlier this evening. The call came around 8:30 in the Garland Avenue Parking Garage. Police say the “suspect is a 6’0″ male wearing a black stocking cap, dark shirt and dark pants.” U of A students received a RAZALERT notification around 10:45 this evening. Students,…
More than 700 athletes are in Fayetteville this week for the 37th annual Joe Martin Stage Race. This is part of the National Race Calendar which is the pro and elite amateur cycling tour of USA Cycling. Portions of Dickson and surrounding streets will be blocked off tomorrow and Sunday. On Friday, West Street between Prairie Street and…
JoJo Robinson Arrested for Armed Robbery 4-star recruit Joseph “JoJo” Robinson was arrested yesterday in Miami, Florida for armed robbery. According to the police report, Robinson was a passenger in the car involved in the alleged crime. According to the report the driver and another passenger pointed a gun at the victim telling him to give them…
Also taking place this weekend is the 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Races begin at 7:30 Saturday morning at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall in Rogers. Pre-registration ends tomorrow at 8pm but you can still register at the race Saturday morning, but it will be 10-dollars more. For a full list of…