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UCA Honors College announces partnership with Nobel Peace Center

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2024-11-27 22:15:00

SUMMARY: The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Honors College is partnering with the Nobel Peace Center to launch a program focused on negotiating peace. Students will study past Nobel Peace Prize recipients and their contributions to global peace efforts. This inaugural course will include a public poster session to showcase profiles of the Peace Prize winners. Cindy Lee, who submitted the course to the National Collegiate Honors Council, aims to enrich students’ understanding of global issues. After completing the course, students will present their projects at a national conference, fostering an environment for knowledge sharing within the community.

The inaugural partnership will allow students to learn about negotiating peace talks through previous Nobel prize winners.

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Underwater Seafood | Eat It Up

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2024-12-12 10:07:39

SUMMARY: This week, the highlight is Underwater Seafood in Pine Bluff, known for its delectable seafood offerings—boiled crab, catfish, and a top-selling dirty rice with various seafood and sausage. The owner, a UAPB graduate, aimed to provide the community with local seafood options. The restaurant features a menu filled with crab, shrimp, lobster, and the best fried fish, all prepared by the owner’s brother. The dining experience is enhanced by a unique dipping sauce, available in spicy and non-spicy. Located on Main Street, Underwater Seafood is a go-to spot for seafood lovers, with hopes for future expansion.

On this week’s Eat It Up, Hayden Balgavy visits Underwater Seafood in Pine Bluff, a locally owned spot serving up boiled seafood, fried catfish, and more.

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Arkansas man's brave fight against cancer

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2024-12-11 06:31:31

SUMMARY: Dave Jones, an Arkansas man, shares his journey from being a healthy retiree to battling a rare blood cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), diagnosed in 2019 during a routine physical. Initially uncertain, he found hope at UAMS Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, where Dr. Muu Kumaran confirmed his condition and recommended a stem cell transplant as a potential cure. After finding a suitable donor, the transplant was performed on December 10. Now four years later, Dave is thriving with robust blood counts, cherishing life, and inspiring others with his story of resilience and hope following a challenging diagnosis.

An Arkansas man is sharing his story of hope and resilience after learning that he suffered from a rare blood cancer.

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Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2024-12-10 17:37:31

SUMMARY: Luigi Manion, a 26-year-old charged with murder in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was recognized at a McDonald’s and displayed nervous behavior when questioned about his recent whereabouts in New York City. Investigators quickly filed charges after uncovering significant evidence against him, including a fake ID linked to a hostel in Manhattan and a ghost gun capable of firing 9mm rounds. Casings from these rounds were found at the crime scene. All evidence related to Manion’s arrest has been transferred to the NYPD for further investigation.

Luigi Mangione was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse when he started shouting to the cameras. (Via CBS).

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