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Harding University's news station in Searcy, AR, serves White County and the surrounding area. Mike James and Lou Butterfield served as the faculty sponsors.

Featuring student-produced news and sports programming on two streaming channels. Harding University's television station launched its first broadcast on September 26, 1983, as TV12 on the White County Cable Television system in Searcy, Arkansas. The initial programming schedule was 12 hours per week beginning with a live 20-minute newscast at 6:30 each weeknight. Programming concluded at 8:50 wit

h a short devotional thought presented on a rotating basis by a number of students. Students also produced five original shows each week, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes each. Initial news anchors were Doug Hurst, Jeanne Stewart, and John T. Thompson, all of whom graduated and were offered employment in the news business. In 1989, the signal moved to Channel 19 on the cable system; and in the mid-1990s, the signal moved again to Channel 16. In recent years, the signal was expanded beyond the cable system to reach a worldwide audience through Internet streaming at streaming.harding.edu. In 2021, what was now branded as HU16 launched new apps that featured two live streams and video-on-demand programming for Amazon Fire, Android, AppleTV, iOS, and Roku platforms. In May of 2022, the station said farewell to its longstanding channel on the White County Cable system as audiences embraced cord-cutting and other TV options. The current broadcast schedule includes a weekday live newscast, "Live at Five," produced entirely by students each semester; Harding University's weekday chapel live from the Benson Auditorium; live and recorded Harding University and Harding Academy athletic events; and a number of other original programs and vignettes produced by Harding students. Numerous graduates from this program have gone on to land jobs in the industry, some of them award-winning leaders in the field.

22/09/2025

Our HU16/HSN crew have been hard at work this semester to bring you the latest news and all your Harding University updates! Stream today at 5pm!

01/09/2025

anddd…we’re back! be sure to tune in monday-friday using the hu16 app or at streaming.harding.edu (link in bio)

AND for the first time ever - catch us in chapel giving you your weekly announcements starting this tuesday!

02/05/2025

⭐️ Senior Spotlight: Elle Brumley🎓

Elle has been on staff for the past 2 years working as an anchor and reporter. She is graduating with a degree in Political Science and Public Administration and will be moving to DC after graduation. She loved getting to do both our Solar eclipse and Election specials last year.

Congrats, Elle!

01/05/2025

⭐️ Senior Spotlight: Ella Smith 🎓

Ella has been on staff for the past 2 semesters working as our social media producer. She is graduating with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is planning on working in social media/digital marketing in the Orlando area. Her favorite part of working with HU16 has been being in the studio with everyone before we go live creating content for our social media and talking about what we’re covering that day.

Congrats, Ella!

30/04/2025

⭐️ Senior Spotlight: Rachel Emlaw 🎓

Rachel has been on staff for the past 7 semesters working on graphics and as a technical director. She is graduating with a degree in Computer Science and is planning on having a career as a software developer in either Oklahoma or Arkansas. Her favorite memories are when we are trying something a little different from normal or when something breaks or goes wrong because everybody has to work together to figure it out at the last second. “It builds a sense of community and teamwork, because we are all putting in our best effort to make the show go well.”

Congrats, Rachel!

24/04/2025

⭐️ Senior Spotlight: Natalie Mooney 🎓

Natalie has been on staff for the past 3 semesters as an anchor, reporter, assistant producer, producer, and director. She is graduating with a degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders and will be starting the Doctorate of Audiology graduate program at Missouri State University this summer. About her time with HU16, Natalie says, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the many out-of-the-ordinary opportunities I’ve been given through HU16, and I’ve enjoyed so many laughs from random news stories and jokes. It’s made the already fun job so much more so. I’ve been so blessed by the people I’ve worked with and their willingness to work hard but have a blast doing so.”

Congrats, Natalie!

23/04/2025

⭐️ Senior Spotlight: Emma McDaris 🎓

Emma has been on staff for 4 years as an anchor, reporter, producer, and director. She is graduating with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and will be working as a reporter for KY3 in Springfield, MO. Her favorite memory of HU16 is producing and reporting on the 2024 Election Special.

Congrats, Emma!

03/04/2025

From tonight’s special coverage of the severe weather. Be sure to continue monitoring the weather and stay safe. ⛈️

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02/04/2025

Be sure to stay safe today! Check our story for any updates.

28/03/2025

Students & Educators! Our professional judges were blown away by your entries. Join us here tomorrow at high noon for the big announcement! Many thanks to all the schools who participated: Blue Springs School District, Bryant High School, College of the Ozarks , Don Tyson School of Innovation, Fayetteville High School, Francis Howell North High School, Grizzly Sports Network, Harding University HU16, Heritage Christian Academy Athletics, Hillcrest High School - SPS, KNWT, Lakeside TV, Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Springdale Athletic Foundation, University of Central Missouri, University of Arkansas, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, & WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Station. You excite us about the future of journalism!

14/03/2025

HU16 placed 3rd in the Southeast Journalism Conference’s 2024 Best of the South Competition for Best TV Station. HU16 also placed in the Best Newscast category.

Also, happy pi day from everyone here at HU16 and !

27/02/2025

So great having CAC Student Media here today!

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http://streaming.harding.edu/

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