Arkansas Newspapers

Browse 84 newspapers from Arkansas, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Rooted in a frontier publishing tradition dating back to the 1819 territorial era, the local press is defined by a divide between a dominant capital daily and smaller rural publications. The flagship is the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in Little Rock, a WEHCO Media property noted for its 1990s newspaper war victory and recent transition to an iPad-centric delivery model. WEHCO also publishes the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to serve the rapidly expanding Ozark corridor, while Gannett owns the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith. Providing alternative regional coverage, the Arkansas Times operates as a prominent progressive weekly. Paperboy indexes 84 Arkansas newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Mountaineer

Flippin, Arkansas

Serving as the primary source of community news for Flippin and Marion County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and regional happenings. It stands as a long-standing journalistic fixture in northern Arkansas, dedicated to documenting the daily life and civic developments of its rural Ozark audience.

Murfreesboro Diamond

Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Serving Pike County as a weekly community newspaper, this publication chronicles local government, school sports, and civic events for the residents of Murfreesboro and the surrounding region. It remains a vital source of historical record and current affairs for its rural audience, offering a dedicated focus on the news and happenings of Southwest Arkansas.

Nashville News Leader

Nashville, Arkansas

Serving as the primary source of local news for Nashville, Arkansas, and its surrounding Howard County communities, this publication provides dedicated coverage of regional government, school sports, and area events. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism, acting as a vital link for residents seeking to stay informed about local developments and public affairs.

Nevada County Picayune

Prescott, Arkansas

The Nevada County Picayune-Times is a weekly newspaper serving Prescott and Nevada County, Arkansas. It provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community announcements. Recently acquired by SWARK.Today, it continues a long tradition of reporting on the people and events of southwest Arkansas.

Newport Daily Independent

Newport, Arkansas

The Newport Independent is a local news publication serving Newport and Jackson County, Arkansas. Now hosted via The Jonesboro Sun, it provides coverage of regional government, community events, agricultural developments, and local history. The outlet focuses on issues impacting the residents of the Newport area and the surrounding region.

North Little Rock Times

North Pulaski, Arkansas

Serving the North Pulaski County region, this publication focuses on local government, community events, and regional news that impacts North Little Rock residents. It maintains a long-standing tradition of providing hyper-local journalism to residents and business owners who seek detailed coverage of their immediate civic environment.

Northeast Arkansas Town Crier

Manila, Arkansas

The NEA Town Courier is a local newspaper serving Manila, Osceola, Blytheville, and surrounding areas in Northeast Arkansas. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events, documenting the people and stories across Mississippi County and its neighboring regions.

Northwest Arkansas Times

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Serving as the primary daily publication for Fayetteville and the surrounding Washington County region, this newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community news. With a heritage dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a vital source of information for residents throughout the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas corridor.

Paragould Daily Press

Paragould, Arkansas

Serving as the primary source of local news for Greene County, Arkansas, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional sports, and local government affairs. It maintains a long-standing tradition of chronicling the development of Paragould, functioning as a vital information hub for residents and businesses within the northeast Arkansas region.

Paris Express

Paris, Arkansas

The Paris Express is a local news publication serving Paris, Arkansas, and Logan County. Now part of the Southwest Times Record network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local politics, high school sports, and regional events, maintaining a focus on the residents and issues of the Arkansas River Valley.

Petit Jean Country Headlight

Morrilton, Arkansas

Serving the community of Morrilton and surrounding Conway County, this long-standing publication provides essential coverage of local news, high school sports, and regional government activities. Its enduring presence as a primary source of information makes it a central pillar for residents seeking to stay connected to the civic and social life of their Arkansas community.

Pine Bluff Commercial

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Serving as the primary source of news for Jefferson County and the surrounding Arkansas Delta, this publication documents local government, community events, and regional issues. With a history stretching back to the 19th century, it remains a vital record of daily life and political developments within its designated coverage area.

Press Argus Courier

Van Buren, Arkansas

The Press Argus-Courier is a local newspaper based in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving Crawford County. Now part of the Southwest Times Record network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, politics, local sports, business developments, and public records for the residents of the Van Buren area.

Saline Courier

Benton, Arkansas

Serving the residents of Saline County, this long-standing publication provides essential coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It functions as a primary source of news for the Benton area, documenting the evolving history and daily affairs of its community for over a century.

Saline River Chronicle

Warren, Arkansas

The Saline River Chronicle is a digital news publication serving Warren and Bradley County, Arkansas. It provides comprehensive local coverage including community events, government news, school sports, and obituaries. Founded to offer timely updates, it has become a primary source of information for residents in the region.

SAU Bray Online

Magnolia, Arkansas

SAU Bray Online is the student-run news organization for Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. It covers campus events, athletic achievements, and local community news. The publication provides a platform for student journalists to develop their skills while serving as a primary information source for the university community.

Sentinel Record

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Serving the community of Garland County, this publication traces its roots back to the 1875 founding of the Hot Springs Sentinel and remains a primary source for regional news and local sports. It focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of the Hot Springs National Park area, acting as a historical and contemporary chronicle for its surrounding residents.

Sheridan Headlight

Sheridan, Arkansas

Serving Grant County for over a century, this weekly publication provides essential community coverage ranging from local government proceedings to school sports and regional events. It acts as the primary journalistic record for the Sheridan area, keeping residents connected through its focus on hyper-local news and public interest reporting.

Siloam Springs Herald Leader

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

The Siloam Springs Herald-Leader is a weekly newspaper serving Siloam Springs and western Benton County, Arkansas. It provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community updates. Part of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, it chronicles regional developments while maintaining a dedicated focus on the local Siloam Springs community.

South West Times Record

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Serving the Fort Smith region and the River Valley area of Arkansas and Oklahoma, this publication has been a cornerstone of local journalism since its roots were established in the late 19th century. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, regional politics, and high school sports to a dedicated audience across the Arkansas-Oklahoma border.

Stone County Leader

Mountain View, Arkansas

Serving the Ozark region since 1951, this weekly publication is a primary source for local news, community events, and historical preservation in Mountain View. It is widely recognized for its deep commitment to rural journalism and its role in documenting the cultural heritage of Stone County.

Stuttgart Daily Leader

Stuttgart, Arkansas

Serving as the primary news source for Arkansas County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and high school athletics. With a history dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a vital record for the agricultural hub of Stuttgart and its surrounding rural communities.

Texarkana Gazette

Texarkana, Arkansas

Serving the twin cities of Texarkana across the Texas and Arkansas border, this publication provides daily news, regional coverage, and community updates to a unique interstate readership. With roots dating back to the late 19th century, the paper functions as the primary source of journalism for the Ark-La-Tex region, focusing on local civic issues and historical reporting.

Three Rivers Edition

Searcy, Arkansas

This regional publication serves as a dedicated edition of the *Arkansas Democrat-Gazette*, providing local news and community coverage specifically tailored to residents of Searcy and the surrounding White County area. It functions as a vital bridge for local readers by integrating regional reporting with the statewide perspectives and resources of Arkansas's largest newspaper.

Times Dispatch

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

The Times Dispatch is a local newspaper based in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, serving Lawrence County and Northeast Arkansas. It provides coverage of local government, community events, high school sports, and regional news. The publication offers both digital content and an e-edition for residents of the Walnut Ridge and Hoxie areas.

Trucker

Little Rock, Arkansas

The Trucker is a premier national trade publication serving the long-haul trucking industry. Based in Little Rock, it provides comprehensive coverage of transportation news, legislative updates, and driver health features. The publication is a vital resource for independent owner-operators and fleet drivers across the United States.

UA Forum

Little Rock, Arkansas

Serving as the official student newspaper of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and local events affecting the university community. It serves as a vital platform for student journalism, offering a space for discourse and reporting on academic, cultural, and administrative developments within the institution.

UA Traveler

Fayetteville, Arkansas

The UA Traveler is the independent student-led newspaper for the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Established in 1906, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, university athletics, and local community events, serving as a primary source of information and a training ground for aspiring journalists.

Van Buren County Democrat

Clinton, Arkansas

The Van Buren County Democrat is a weekly newspaper based in Clinton, Arkansas, serving Van Buren County. It provides local news coverage, community events, high school sports, and public notices. Now part of the Log Cabin Democrat network, it continues to document the region's people and government.

Villager Journal

Cherokee Village, Arkansas

The Villager Journal is a weekly newspaper serving Cherokee Village and surrounding areas in Sharp and Fulton counties, Arkansas. It focuses on local government, community events, and regional news. Currently owned by CherryRoad Media, the publication remains a primary source for local reporting in the Ozark region.

Waldron News

Waldron, Arkansas

Serving the community of Scott County, Arkansas, this weekly publication has provided local news and regional updates to its readership for over a century. It remains a key source for civic reporting, highlighting school sports, local government proceedings, and community events within the town of Waldron and surrounding areas.

Weekly Vista

Bella Vista, Arkansas

Serving as the primary community newspaper for Bella Vista, Arkansas, this publication provides residents with dedicated coverage of local government, school events, and civic developments. It acts as a vital information hub for the region by focusing exclusively on the specific interests and happenings within this planned community.

White Hall Journal

White Hall, Arkansas

The Pine Bluff Commercial is a daily newspaper based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving Jefferson County and surrounding areas. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, government, education, and community events. Established in 1868, the publication focuses on regional issues, sports, and human interest stories.

White River Current

Calico Rock, Arkansas

Serving the Izard County region of Arkansas since 1887, this community publication chronicles local government, school news, and regional events. It remains a primary source of record for the residents of Calico Rock and the surrounding White River valley, maintaining a long-standing commitment to hyper-local journalism.