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KUAR Wins Nine Awards In Annual Arkansas AP Contest

Johnathan Reaves

The KUAR news staff won nine radio news awards at this year's Arkansas Associated Press Broadcasters Association luncheon in Little Rock, including five first place honors. 

The contest is open to stations within the state that are members of the Associated Press.

First Place:

-Michael Hibblen (Breaking News) - Tornado Kills At Least 15 In Arkansas, Officials Request Federal Assistance

-Jacob Kauffman (Enterprise) - Control Of Arkansas Legislature Likely To Come Down To A Handful Of Races

-Jacob Kauffman (Newscast) - April 3, 2014

-Jacob Kauffman (Use of Natural Sound) - Officials Point To Progress Of Tornado Recovery, Need For Federal Aid

-Staff - Best Website

Second Place:

-Chris Hickey (Enterprise) - Arkansas Looks To Expand Reentry Services For Inmates

-Michael Hibblen (Use of Natural Sound) - Same-Sex Couples Line Up To Marry After Arkansas Court Decision

Third Place:

-Sarah Whites-Koditschek (Newscast) - Nov. 12, 2014

-Chris Hickey (Use of Natural Sound) - Local Fast Food Workers Protest For Higher Wages
 

Karen Tricot Steward was a News Anchor, Reporter and Content Development Director for UA Little Rock Public Radio.