10 | Listening Posts (Campus or Community)
Listening Posts (Campus or Community)
Professor Reppert
Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media
Fall 2025
In today’s world, most people from the younger generation get their information from platforms like TikTok or Instagram. These can be good ways to stay informed and keep up with what’s going on, but the problem is that a lot of the information shared online isn’t always true. Because of that, it’s important to have reliable sources you can trust. One of the most consistent and dependable sources, in my opinion, is the radio.
It’s easy to get caught up in everyday life and become so busy that you don’t have time to interact with other people, which can lead to missing out on new information. Listening posts like radio stations help fill that gap. They give you a sense of connection and community because you’re still hearing from a real person, even if you’re just sitting in your room.
A listening post is something used to gather and receive information while keeping track of trends and changes happening around us. Staying informed is especially important in today’s fast-moving world where things change every day. A radio station works as a kind of modern listening post because it’s something simple you can tune into every day to hear what’s going on in your community. The local station I chose to focus on is KZHE.
KZHE 100.5 FM is licensed to Stamps, Arkansas, but it reaches and serves many nearby towns, including Magnolia, where its studio is located. KZHE is a community-focused station that plays classic country, gospel, and bluegrass music while also keeping listeners updated with local news, weather, and events. It’s a great option for people who want to stay connected to what’s happening in their area without relying on social media.
What makes KZHE stand out is how connected it is to the community. The station often features local updates and offers small businesses a chance to advertise to local listeners, which helps support the town’s economy.
Why It's Important
Stations like KZHE play a big part in small communities. They help people stay connected, share local news that larger outlets might overlook, and keep local traditions and voices alive. In a time when so much information spreads quickly online and not all of it is reliable, KZHE stands out as a steady and trusted source for real news and a genuine sense of community.
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