Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a “saving grace” amid political division.

My column for @arkansasadvocate.com this weekend looks at the importance of remembering Arkansas’ civil rights history. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/18/a...

Trials show successful ballot initiatives are only the beginning of restoring abortion access arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/17/r...

University of Arkansas abruptly withdrew incoming law dean’s offer. Here’s what happened. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/16/u...

Good morning, Little Rock

ICYMI: My story yesterday on Joseph Schwartz, the nursing home owner pardoned by President Donald Trump. He was granted parole in Arkansas. arkansasadvocate.com/briefs/nursi...

A guide to what’s been happening this week with the UA law dean whose offer was withdrawn. Subscribe to the @arkansasadvocate.com daily FREE newsletter for more on this and other top Arkansas news. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/16/u...

Thanks to @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social for the assist on this @arkansasadvocate.com story. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/16/l...

Statement from Emily Suski: "I am disappointed and hurt by the University’s decision to rescind my contract. I have been informed that the decision was not in any way a reflection of my qualifications to serve as dean, but rather the result of influence from external individuals." #arpx #arleg

Now updated with comment from Emily Suski, the dean whose offer got withdrawn arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/15/u...

A busy news day in Fayetteville. Check out @arkansasadvocate.com for the latest. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/15/u...

University of Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean’s offer in wake of Republican complaints arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/15/u...

What Americans think about Trump's first year back in office, according to AP-NORC polling apnews.com/article/poll...

Claudette Colvin, who challenged Alabama’s segregation laws, dies at 86 arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/14/r...

Breaking news: The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.

An Arkansas lawmaker raised concerns Tuesday about how to fund the state’s school voucher program in the future after advancing a request for more money that would raise its cost this year to nearly $310 million. #arpx #arleg ✍️: @grajeda.bsky.social buff.ly/oKAbEvM

US House Oversight chair signals contempt of Congress proceedings for President Bill Clinton arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/13/r...

Arkansas begins new search for ‘monument to the unborn’ design after artist seeks copyright arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/13/a...

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at the 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloe Zhao's Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” upset “Sinners” to win best film, drama.

With only four weeks to sway voters, two Republican Arkansas state Senate hopefuls are on the clock to prove who opposes a controversial Franklin County prison project more — or find another issue that resonates. #arpx #arleg ✍️: @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social

For this week’s column for the @arkansasadvocate.com, I wrote about the staying power of Gillett’s required stop for politicians (and, yes, I ate some raccoon). arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/11/a...

Great reporting here from @arkansasadvocate.com. Tyson has a long history of benefiting from government $$ for economic & industrial development that it doesn’t like to own up to—there will be a lot more about this in my book. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/09/t...

Hospital in South Arkansas closes maternity ward, adding to region’s shortage arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/09/h...

Arkansas finance official says state won’t pay corrections board legal fees arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/09/a...

Good morning, Little Rock

ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/07/r...

A smart look ahead at the SD26 primary runoff by @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social. Keep an eye on this race, folks, and follow Ainsley for the latest news on it. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/07/r...

Post-election status

Breaking News: Warner Bros. Discovery rebuffed Paramount's latest buyout offer, saying a rival deal with Netflix posed less risk.

The @arkansasadvocate.com team is calling it a night, but we can report that Alex Holladay defeated Cordelia Smith-Johnson in the special Democratic primary election for House District 70 Tuesday. He'll face Republican Bo Renshaw on March 3. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/06/a...

Great work by @tessmvrbin.bsky.social @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social @grajeda.bsky.social on covering Tuesday’s special primaries. For the results and more news, check out the Advocate site #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/category/ele...

Polls have closed in the HD70 and SD26 special primary elections in Arkansas. The Arkansas Advocate team will be watching for the results and posting updates on the races as votes finish tallying on our website. #arpx #arleg

My first @arkansasadvocate.com election night pizza. Not bad.

BREAKING: European leaders push back on Trump comments seeking Greenland and reaffirm the Arctic island “belongs to its people.”

Pipeline safety regulators have imposed their largest fine ever on the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast in 2023.

For details about where to vote Tuesday or how to register to vote in the regular March primary elections, check out the @arkansasadvocate.com 2026 Voter Guide. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/voter-guide/...

In North Little Rock, House District 70 voters will select a Democratic candidate to face the Republican candidate in the March 3 election. The winner will replace former Rep. Carlton Wing who resigned to lead Arkansas PBS (now Arkansas TV). #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/05/n...

We're only a few days into the new year and the @arkansasadvocate.com team is already gearing up for elections with primaries in two special elections Tuesday. The first is in Senate District 26 where a planned state prison is a key issue. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/05/a...

Be sure to check the Arkansas Advocate site for updates on the HD70 and SD26 special primaries. And sign up for our daily newsletter: arkansasadvocate.com/subscribe/

From @tessmvrbin.bsky.social: New and returning candidate square off in special Democratic primary for Arkansas House seat #arleg #arpx arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/05/n...

From @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/05/a... #arpx #arleg

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.

Be sure to subscribe to our morning newsletter for the latest news in Arkansas politics and government: arkansasadvocate.com/subscribe/

My column this week looks at some of the biggest stories that’ll be shaping Arkansas politics this year #arleg #arpx arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/04/a...

‘Ask for help’ mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/03/r...

Report outlines Nebraska financial hit from Tyson plant exit arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/03/r...

Trump says US has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in ‘large scale strike,’ trial planned in NY arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/03/r...

Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/02/r...

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/02/r...

Little Rock 9 member Carlotta Walls LaNier publishes children's picture book "Carlotta's Special Dress" to recount story of how a walk to school changed history & the new dress her uncle bought for her 1st day. @arktimes.bsky.social's Arielle Robinson reports. #Arkansas #arpx