Independent local news for the Ark-La-Tex.
The Ark-La-Tex Gazette is a non-partisan newsroom serving Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. We report the facts, uplift the changemakers history books overlook, and stay free from corporate and political bias — the same craft standard as our sister work at VentFlow Digital and Compassion for Lives.
Inform
Fact-based reporting on parish government, schools, business, and public safety — treated as public record, free from corporate and political framing.
Inspire
Stories of unrecognized African American leaders and changemakers whose work holds the Ark-La-Tex together.
Connect
A shared regional table for Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas — from Shreveport and Caddo to Bossier and Texarkana.
Led by Carla Buntyn, Ph.D.
Carla Buntyn, Ph.D.
Publisher & Founder
Publisher and founder of The Ark-La-Tex Gazette and Compassion for Lives. Dr. Buntyn reports on local government, reentry, and unrecognized changemakers across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas — fact-based, free from corporate and political bias.
Kirk
Editor
Editor partner at The Ark-La-Tex Gazette. Kirk shapes the newsroom's daily report and coverage of schools, parish government, and public safety.
Changemakers we celebrate
A standing part of our coverage is spotlighting unrecognized African American leaders across the region — reentry mentors, youth coaches, health advocates, and first-generation business owners.
Meet the changemakers →The Morning Gazette
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