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.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk and Alejandra Hernández
A weekend concert ended in shots fired and one person dead.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The event was brought together by the Arkansas Division of Community Correction Outreach Program.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Beauty Pageant was held on Saturday in Paragould.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Wynne and the southern parts of Region 8 are expected to get ice overnight. The forecast varies in places but there is a concern for ice, and with powerlines already covered in ice, it could create problems.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is lending a hand to its community. The department announced on Facebook on Monday it would bring prescription medications to those couldn’t reach a pharmacy.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Craighead Electric Cooperative has been preparing ahead of winter weather.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The 2023 Bridal Expo was held at the Embassy Suites on Sunday.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A camp for women, taught by a woman, aims to add more women to a male-dominated sport
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A community health fair was held in Jonesboro on Saturday. The group NEA Progress brought a health fair to a community they said it underrepresented, the unhoused and underpaid citizens of Jonesboro.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A polar plunge was held in Paragould on Saturday. The polar plunge was held to benefit Special Olympics in the area. This year marked the nineteenth year of the plunge.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Craighead Electric Cooperative is working on restoring power customers in Lawrence County.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:15 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A cardiologist says people should be mindful when clearing snow.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A contagious variant of Covid could be the culprit of a spike in Craighead County.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The Batesville School District prepares for winter weather as a winter system nears the school.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 9:01 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Protesters lined up on Main Street to support a cause several states away.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 8:44 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A change is being proposed to Arkansas’ Safe Haven Law to make it easier to turn a newborn in to emergency personnel.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The family of Marshall Price is still searching for answers in his death. The family staged a protest outside the Greene County Detention Center in Paragould on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A collectibles store in Jonesboro hosted an All-Things Nerdy Expo on Saturday. B&B Collections had vendors and a comic book illustrator at its store and brought out fans of all things nerdy.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Alejandra Hernández te trae las últimas noticias de esta semana.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Arkansas State University updated on its plans for a veterinary school on campus during a press conference on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Many animals were sent to a rescue clinic in Wynne after a fire destroyed a rescuer's home. Almost 20 cats and dogs arrived at the Wynne Animal Rescue Veterinary Clinic early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:03 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The MLK Youth celebration kicked off things ahead of Monday at the Performing Arts Center at Jonesboro High School.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A Philippine celebration made its way to Northeast Arkansas. Sinulog was celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church on Sunday. January 15 by the Filipino community.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A memorial service was held for Qubilah Jones on December 14 at Arkansas State University.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Nuestro equipo se ha expandido aquí en la Región 8.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The solar farm in Jackson County is getting nearer to completion.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A new year comes with new taxes to file, and there will be some changes that can impact you at a federal and state level.
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