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

I spoke with the lead counsel on the brief Emily Suski signed that was submitted to SCOTUS, who told me that penalizing legal scholars for providing legal expertise to courts would be a loss for the justice system and society. Read more here: #arpx

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

From the entire @arkansasadvocate.com team: The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked its offer to the incoming dean of its law school after key Republicans complained about her background and legal position on protections for transgender athletes. #arpx arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/15/u...

New office mug unlocked:

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...

Republicans’ Arkansas Senate seat runoff campaign a sprint to prove who opposes prison project more arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/07/r...

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

Roll Tide I guess 🫠

The 2026 election cycle begins early for some Arkansans who can start casting ballots in two special legislative elections that were the focus of legal challenges over their timing. via @arkansasadvocate.com

Nursing home owner pardoned by Trump asks for extension before he has to report to Arkansas prison arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/23/n...

States reject plan to block gender-affirming — what HHS calls ‘sex rejecting’ — care arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/24/r...

Good morning from 30,000 feet! Returning to the land of the best college football in the country today ❤️

Arkansas’ prison population, already on an upward trajectory, is set to climb even higher, according to Department of Corrections projections. Is building another prison the solution to overcrowding? Or is it better programs? @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social closes out our four-part series buff.ly/FSC62Vf

My first column with the @arkansasadvocate.com! Transparency requires more eyes keeping watch. That’s why the Arkansas Advocate is here. arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/21/t...

BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.

Arkansas, as a state, incarcerates more of its population than any other democratic country in the world, research shows. And that was before a new law made it harder for people to get parole & probation. @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social tells the story in the first of a four-part series

Arkansas’ prison population, already on an upward trajectory, is set to climb even higher, according to Department of Corrections projections. Is building another prison the solution to overcrowding? Or is it better programs? @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social closes out our four-part series buff.ly/FSC62Vf

The last in our series, featuring one of my favorite photos that I’ve taken in 2025. Really proud of our newsroom for our work on Overcrowded. Read on to see how the Protect Arkansas Act will keep growing the prison population, which was already on an upward trajectory. #arpx

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: Arkansas regulators have asked that an Oklahoma city’s appeal of a wastewater permit get tossed, saying lawyers who filed the appeal are ineligible because they are not licensed in the state. #arpx

Expenses add up inside and outside Arkansas prisons, and some costs keep people who’ve left prison and may struggle to find employment stuck in the carceral system for years. @grajeda.bsky.social and @arkansasadvocate.com bring us part 2 of the series. #arpx #arleg

Expenses add up inside and outside state prisons, and some costs keep people who’ve left prison and may struggle to find employment stuck in the carceral system for years. @grajeda.bsky.social and @arkansasadvocate.com bring us part 2 of the series Overcrowded: arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/17/o...

Proud of this one! #arpx

Arkansas incarcerates more of its population than any other democratic country in the world, research shows. And that was before a new law made it harder for people to get parole and probation. @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social tells the story in a new series from @arkansasadvocate.com

After spending 20 years covering the Arkansas Capitol for The Associated Press, Andrew DeMillo is taking over as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate this week. #arpx

This ended up being the only prison question; I have a story in the pipeline that will go more in-depth on the SD26 candidates’ answers to questions abt the Franklin County prison, taxes, and more. Follow @arkansasadvocate.com and subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest. #arpx

We’re beginning to wrap up here. Final words from the Senate District 26 candidates: #arpx 👇

First prison question; surprised it took so long. Everyone is opposed to having prison in Franklin County. Read on for what candidates said (or very short summaries because I’m not the fastest typer) #arpx 👇

Caring for the elderly has been a theme throughout the night during both HD46 forum and SD26 forum. Candidates expressing support for expanding funding for rural health care and senior centers. #arpx 1/5

All five SD26 Republicans said they support current abortion laws in AR. Independent Adam Watson said AR has strong laws on that front, but needs to focus on creating “pro-life culture,” via strengthening maternal health, education, and quality of life while not legislating into future #arpx

Mark Berry, former state rep currently running in SD26: Individual reading plans requirements are taking away from teaching time, per a teacher he spoke with. Part of his answer to a question about “unfunded mandates from the state” to cities, counties, etc. #arpx

I’m posted up in Booneville, Arkansas for a forum of Senate District 26 candidates. So far, each of the six candidates has said they are in favor of cutting some combination of income, property, and/or corporate taxes #arpx

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an administrative civil appeal Chief Justice Karen Baker filed in January against the state courts director, ending a months-long dispute. #arpx #arleg

Arkansas lawmakers have the power to change constitutional amendments approved by voters, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The opinion overturns a 71-year-old decision that said the legislature could not amend or repeal a citizen-initiated amendment to the state constitution. buff.ly/4HKplkR

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: The city of Tulsa is challenging an Arkansas agency’s modification of a Northwest Arkansas treatment plant’s permit that discharges into the watershed that supplies the Oklahoma city’s drinking water. #arpx

No clue what was going through the committee’s head but I’ll take it. If Bama can’t beat Oklahoma this time around as revenge for the last two losses then we may be doomed lol ROLL TIDE TILL I DIE

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has identified more than 100 scholarships to be modified to comply with laws related to race and diversity, and at least one donor has ended his financial support as a result. #arpx arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/04/u...

Thanks to everyone who donated this week, we met our $1,000 matching grant! That means we're about halfway to our goal of raising $5,000 by Dec. 31. Can you chip in a few bucks to support local, independent journalism in Arkansas? We appreciate your generosity! arkansasadvocate.com/donate/

I would not be where I am or who I am today without University of Alabama student media. I am proud to sign this letter along with my fellow student journalism alumni as we stand in support of Nineteen Fifty-Six, Alice Magazine and the right to a free and fearless campus press. Read the letter here:

I cannot emphasize enough how damaging this is for free speech, on a campus that was already incredibly hostile to the work of student reporters. So incredibly infuriating.

Working for the Advocate has been such a joy. If you're able, please consider supporting us as we continue to report on Arkansas state government in a way that is accessible to all.

As an alumni of Bama student media, saying I'm furious doesn't even begin to cover it. The work done by these two nationally-recognized publications is incredible, and I cannot emphasize enough how wrong this is. Shame on the University of Alabama for this cowardly attack on student media.

The state of play for Arkansas’ young-yet-ambitious lithium industry has changed markedly compared to one year ago, even as questions remain about the impacts of low lithium prices on projects. via @arkansasadvocate.com

A staunch opponent of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County will be on the ballot as an independent candidate for the Senate District 26 special election. #arpx #arleg ✍️: @tessmvrbin.bsky.social

apnews.com/article/coll... State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

ROLL TIDE TILL I DIE I love the Alabama Crimson Tide, folks. That is all.

Big ol plane spotted from my office window! Don’t think it’s a C-130, so possibly a Boeing Globemaster?

Very happy birthday to The Red & Black, UGA's independent student newspaper! I wouldn't have gotten my start in journalism without my time there. Show you support for college journalism by giving to the paper today! givebutter.com/B1Cs9u?s=O70...

Got into an argument with my Michigan fan of a father this weekend and need to prove my point. Which rivalry has more hatred, the Iron Bowl (Bama vs Auburn) or The Game (Ohio State vs Michigan)? The answer is obviously the Iron Bowl, but I’m open to counter arguments