Daniel Breen and Michael Hibblen

Hibblen, Breen Take Home Diamond Journalism Awards for KUAR

The 2022 Diamond Journalism Awards, hosted by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, honored reporters in states throughout the region on June 30. The competition was for journalism that was broadcast or published.  Continue reading “Hibblen, Breen Take Home Diamond Journalism Awards for KUAR”

KUAR wins 10 awards from Society of Professional Journalists

News reports and two local programs aired on UA Little Rock Public Radio station KUAR 89.1 FM won 10 awards in the 2020 competition of the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists.  Continue reading “KUAR wins 10 awards from Society of Professional Journalists”

KUAR named Best Radio Station

KUAR has once again been named Best Radio Station in the Arkansas Times annual Best of Arkansas Awards. Continue reading “KUAR named Best Radio Station”

Hibblen aids effort to save historic railroad depot

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”

Hibblen to discuss book in Pen to Podium lecture series

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”

UA Little Rock news director Michael Hibblen set to speak at Arkansas Literary Festival. Photo by Jacob Slaton.

UA Little Rock news director to speak at Arkansas Literary Festival

Since about the age of 6, news director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s National Public Radio, KUAR, had an unwavering affinity for the Rock Island railroad, one of Arkansas’ major railways for nearly 80 years.
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