Josie Lenora
News anchor/ reporterJosie Lenora is a newscasting intern for her favorite radio station KUAR. Josie has listened to KUAR and NPR since she was a young child growing up in Little Rock and says she is thrilled to give back to an organization she loves. Josie interned last semester assisting in production at UA Little Rock Public Radio. She decided to spend an additional semester interning as a news anchor after shadowing Daniel Breen during KUAR's Full pledge drive and seeing the thrill of being on the air.
Josie is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication at UA Little Rock. Josie said she loves any class that gives her practice in producing audio pieces. She previously received a B.A. degree in English/ Creative writing from Hendrix College in Conway. While at Hendrix she wrote for the student newspaper, The Profile. During her senior year, Josie interned with AETN/PBS as part of a documentary film crew.
When she is not at work, Josie listens to as many podcasts as she can fit in a day. She loves reading and hopes to complete her yearly book quota. Josie is also a miniaturist and is in the process of renovating the inside of a third old dollhouse.
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The app is designed to let people see in real time where authorities are responding to 911 calls. -
Supporters of new gun control measures marched in cities throughout the country. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas says he's open to considering a bi-partisan proposal.
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Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said Wednesday overall crime is down, while police officials are promising more transparency.
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The Department of Health reported 712 new known cases on Friday, but one hospital physician says the actual number is almost certainly higher and will lead to more people needing treatment.
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36 drop off locations will be staffed Saturday around the state for unused medications. Officials say the goal is to keep drugs from being abused or contaminating the environment.
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A report compared all states in the U.S., suggesting Arkansas voters will face challenges in upcoming elections, including barriers in accessibility, registration and absentee ballots.
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The Division of Workforce Services said Friday that unemployment in February fell a tenth of a percentage point from the previous month to 3.1%.
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Crews have been assessing damage this week after a large supercell storm moved at least 150 miles through the state.
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The Department of Health reported 55 deaths on Tuesday, while hospitalizations fell to the lowest level in nearly four months.
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An appeal is being filed regarding a judge's decision on a lawsuit that said new state House districts dilute the influence of Black voters.
