Arkansans have been lucky to have the likes of Andrew DeMillo at the keyboard for decades. The Georgia native came to town to work for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette decades ago before moving on to the Associated Press, where he was a fixture at the state Capitol for 20 years. Trusted straight man of Arkansas news, DeMillo aims to preserve that reputation for truth and objectivity as he levels up to his new role as editor of the nonprofit Arkansas Advocate . Part of the States Newsroom network, the Arkansas Advocate was led by veteran journalist Sonny Albarado until his retirement near the end of 2025. DeMillo grabbed the baton and now leads a team of journalists whose aim is to tell the stories of how state politics, budgets and votes affect everyday Arkansans. The content Arkansas Advocate journalists produce is available for free at their website, and is also picked up by other media outlets, including the Arkansas Times . We’ve seen many of our former colleagues leave the news business entirely. Why have you stayed? The short answer is I love what I do. I’m a history buff, so getting to see it made every day and writing about it is an absolute dream. But it’s also vital to our d
