The Friends of KLRE/KUAR will host the third annual Block, Beer & Bourbon event on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, to celebrate public radio and to raise funds for UA Little Rock Public Radio stations KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5. Continue reading “Block, Beer & Bourbon returns in January to raise funds for public radio”
Reporters from KUAR, one of two University of Arkansas at Little Rock public radio stations, and Arkansas Public Media, also based at UA Little Rock, won several Diamond Journalism Awards. The awards program is a regional annual competition sponsored by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Continue reading “KUAR, Arkansas Public Media reporters bring home SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards”
UA Little Rock Public Radio, home of KUAR and KLRE, surpassed its fall drive fundraising goal of $100,000, earning $113,657 throughout its one-week 2018 Fall Fund Drive. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Public Radio exceeds fall fundraising goal”
When Michael Hibblen learned that the century-old Rock Island Railroad Depot in Perry, Arkansas, had been saved from demolition, he was thrilled that a unique piece of history would be preserved for future generations. Continue reading “Hibblen aids effort to save historic railroad depot”
UA Little Rock Public Radio is giving its supporters a chance to show off their smarts and raise money for their favorite public radio stations at the same time. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Public Radio to host trivia night Sept. 9”
Michael Hibblen, news director for UA Little Rock Public Radio, will be the next speaker in the Arkansas State Archives’ Pen to Podium: Arkansas Historical Writers’ lecture series on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Continue reading “Hibblen to discuss book in Pen to Podium lecture series”
KUAR Public Radio reporters Jacob Kauffman and Sarah Whites-Koditschek are leaving the radio station to pursue other endeavors. Their last day is Friday, July 20. Continue reading “Two KUAR reporters say farewell”
Three of central Arkansas’s best bands will perform Thursday, June 28, as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk Arkansas event. Continue reading “Tiny Desk Arkansas event set for June 28”
Friends and supporters of UA Little Rock Public Radio are invited to a radio-themed improv comedy show on Sunday, June 17. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Public Radio to hold Public Radio Improv Night June 17”
On Valentine’s Day, 2013, Clarissa Coleman’s life would be forever changed. Continue reading “UA Little Rock graduate gets new lease on life after major heart problems”