Alejandra Hernández
Multimedia journalist and reporter
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Alejandra is a California native who has lived in Northeast Arkansas since 2007. She graduated from Arkansas State University in 2014 with a degree in journalism.
During her time at Arkansas State, she photographed and wrote for The Herald at Arkansas State University.
After graduating, she spent a short time with the Jonesboro Sun as a writer and photographer before stepping away from journalism for some years.
An introvert at heart, her hobbies include photography, gaming, reading, and watching tv and sports.
She is eager to continue her career in journalism at KAIT.
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Hoxie Mayor Dennis Coggins latest change at city hall caused a stir an emergency meeting on Tuesday.
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A JROTC instructor is speaking out after his resignation from the Harrisburg School District.
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Wynne First United Methodist Church reflects on the last six months since a tornado destroyed its building.
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Those behind an event in Jonesboro hope their efforts will protect more lives.
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The smokers were up and running early in Jonesboro on day two of the Downtown BBQ Fest.
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Topics included cemetery research, cemetery preservation work, historic burial symbolism, and cemetery lore.
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Arkansas State University is hoping to help families with the cost of higher education with a new scholarship.On Wednesday, Chancellor Todd Shields announced the A-State Promise Plus Scholarship in front of employees and representatives.
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A Jonesboro Police Officer and resident speak out after a chicken chase goes viral. It all started on Sunday, Sept. 24 when Tia Dulaney got home and saw a chicken on her front porch.
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Wynne Skateland turns 50 this year and the community and owner came out to celebrate it. On Sunday, around 200 people came to celebrate a place that has seen generations grow up.
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On Sunday, DriveSmart announced it would bring a new facility to the city of Newport. The announcement was made in a ceremony attended by company and city officials.
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The City of Batesville celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with AmigoFest on Saturday.
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The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and hospitals are working to stay ahead.
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A partnership between Citizens Bank and Southside Charter High School is bringing the banking experience to the halls of Southside Charter High School. Students will be able to make real banking transactions in the comfort of their own school.
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First responders in Blytheville helped raise money for The Special Olympics. On Monday, members of the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, Blytheville Police Department, and the Blytheville Fire Department participated in the “Tip the Hero” event at Pizza Inn in Blytheville.
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As organizers prepare for a sickle cell disease blood drive, doctors are urging patients to get tested.
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Festival goers got to enjoy the sounds of the Beatles and others during the annual festival. The festival celebrates the first and only time The Beatles landed in the Lawrence County town in 1964.
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Hundreds gathered for the “Walk to Defeat ALS” on Saturday. The ASL Association hosted the second “Walk to Defeat ALS” this year.
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Four area schools received travel-automated external defibrillators from the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation. A representative from the Jonesboro, Riverside, Bay, and Harrisburg school districts was present at a ceremony on Wednesday to receive the AEDs.
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A new football season is underway, and basketball is just around the corner. For those who come to cheer on the Red Wolves, Arkansas State University is keeping their safety in mind.
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Emergency rooms have recently seen an influx of patients and hospitals in Jonesboro are making sure they have enough room.
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A new facility is adding jobs and pumping the economy in Independence County.
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The city of Brookland is looking toward the future and is looking for input from its residents.
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Main Street Paragould has added stop signs on a busy street to keep its pedestrians and drivers safe.
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Community members gathered with the Flo and Phil Hospice House to release butterflies in remembrance of their loved ones.
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Joggers lined up at Arkansas State University Newport for a 5k to honor Sydney Sutherland. Sutherland was killed in 2020 when she was jogging, the 5k was held on Saturday to “finish her run”.
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Brookland Elementary School held “Donuts for Dads” on Saturday. The event encourages fathers to come out and become more involved in their child’s school.
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As the nation deals with a shortage of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication, parents and pharmacies are finding ways to work around the shortage.
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Two men are in custody after a multi-county chase that ended in a cornfield.
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The family of a man found dead in Trumann is speaking out, saying the death of their son is the result of systemic failure.
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The final touches are being put at the Greene County Fairgrounds before the fair opens on Monday, Sept. 4.
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The city of Newport gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Charles Balentine on Saturday.
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Residents of Imboden celebrated “Freedom in the Park” on Saturday.
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Crowley’s Ridge State Park held a fishing derby for young fishers on Saturday. Over 20 children participated in the fishing derby, held at Walcott Lake.
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A community is hoping to continue the legacy of Amber Gill by creating a scholarship in her honor.
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A coffee shop tucked away in the halls of Jonesboro High School is hoping to get some help from the community.
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First Responders across Arkansas are heading to Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia. Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Wednesday.
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A 10-year-old who saved his family from a house fire got a surprise on Sunday.
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Bay United Methodist Church held its inaugural Hoopfest to raise food for its pantry.
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The legacy of Lt. Patrick Weatherford will be featured in a collection of wine bottles.
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A Memorial Workout was held for Sydney Sutherland on Saturday. The Griffin Training Center in Jonesboro hosted a workout for Sutherland, who lost her life in 2020.
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The halls of the Newport School District are safer thanks to security upgrades the school made over the summer. John Bradley, superintendent of the Newport School District, said those upgrades were made possible thanks to a DESE School Safety Grant.
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The exotic pet business is seeing a rise in interest from Arkansans. Exotic pets or captive wildlife species as listed under the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website have been gaining popularity over the last 20 years
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The Griffin Training Center is planning to host a memorial workout for Sydney Sutherland.
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Northeast Arkansans for Animals (NAFA Rescue) and Jonesboro Animal Control brought a monthly pet vaccination clinic to pet owners on Saturday. The clinic was open for felines and canines, organizers estimated over 450 animals received shots on Saturday.
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Thousands of students have made Arkansas State University their home ahead of the new school year. Saturday marked move-in day for the red wolves.
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is on the lookout for a suspected law enforcement impersonator.
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Three organizations got a grant from the city of Jonesboro. On Monday, the city announced on Facebook that it awarded $328,000 to Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, The Sure Foundation, and Helping Underserved Belong through a federal program called Community Development Block Grant.
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The Paragould Police Department is offering Greene County residents a chance to step into the life of a police officer.
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