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: Apr. 23, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
A pair of students in Jonesboro are wanting to have a peaceful conversation on gun violence.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
Arkansas State University and NEA Family Crisis Center partnered up to bring an exhibit about sexual assault victims during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “What They Were Wearing” is a temporary exhibit that displays the articles of clothing sexual assault victims wore during their assault.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
Sales of recreational marijuana are having different effects on dispensaries in Arkansas. The state of Missouri reported over $71 million in sales in February, that number climbed to $125 million in March and some dispensaries in Northeast Arkansas… are seeing a decline in sales.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández and Debra Worley
A family who lost countless memories in a tornado that ripped through Arkansas got one item back thanks to social media.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:22 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
Bonesboro will be collecting all kinds of things for pets, from leashes to food to toys, and taking them to Wynne.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:52 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
Arkansas State University is restructuring its alcohol permits on campus, and some areas will no longer sell alcohol.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:59 AM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
It’s often a difficult subject to talk about, but Arkansas State University used its “Sex in the Dark” event to answer the many questions students have been too afraid to ask.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to solve a 22-year-old case by using DNA once more.