Arkansas Advocate series on prison overcrowding wins first-place honors in regional contest

By: Advocate Staff

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 283

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Arkansas Advocate’s series on prison overcrowding won first place for in-depth reporting in the Arkansas Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Diamond Awards over the weekend.

The Advocate’s reporters were recognized in several categories in the awards, which recognize the best journalism from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Winners were announced at a ceremony in Little Rock on Saturday night.

Former Editor-in-Chief Sonny Albarado,

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