Research Tools by Subject: News

America’s News

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U.S. news content from local, regional, and national sources. Its diverse source types include printed and online newspapers, blogs, journals, newswires, broadcast transcripts and videos. Search local newspapers for specific states or explore specific issues and events.

Tags: Newspaper, Current Events, Current Affairs, Sports, Arkansas

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Collection

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Combines all formats of the newspaper including full-text, online-only articles and page images into one simple search.

NOTE: There is a 30-day embargo on remote access of the image edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Tags: Local News, Sports, Current Events, Classifieds, Local Business

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Historical Archive

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Research Little Rock history through the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Historical Archive Collection. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

This archive collection contains searchable image edition issues of the Arkansas Gazette from 1867-1991, the Arkansas Democrat from 1947-1992, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette from 1992-1994.

Civil War Newspapers

Due to license restrictions this research tool is available only to patrons when visiting a CALS location. Some research tools are restricted to specific CALS locations. Please contact CALS at 918-3000 before your visit if you have questions about availability.

A collection of historical newspapers containing extensive local and national coverage of American culture, politics, and society from the Antebellum through the Reconstruction periods.

Tags: American History, Antebellum, Reconstruction, Historical Newspapers

Ethnic NewsWatch

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This research tool provided via Traveler Access.

Includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. Content covers 1990-present, with specialized coverage of the following ethnic categories: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People. It is updated daily with new content and contains over 2 million full text articles.

Tags: Newspapers, International News, World News, Current Events

Log Cabin Democrat

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A daily newspaper serving Conway and Faulkner County and some surrounding areas.

Tags: Local News, Current Events, Community News, Arkansas News

The New York Times

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Public library access to The New York Times offers many key features including breaking news coverage, video and multimedia access, international news coverage, mobile phone and tablet apps and of course the book review that you can access any day of the week without waiting until Sunday for the print copy. Access requires an active account with the New York Times.

Inside the Library:

Please use the link below to register for an account with The New York Times if you are in the library.
The New York Times

  • Create your account by choosing an option provided or entering your email.
  • If you already have an account, choose “log in” at the bottom of the page.

New York Times at home:

To access The New York Times at home please use the following link:
NYT At Home

  • After clicking the link, click “redeem” for your 24-hour access code.
  • Register for an account by choosing one of the options or entering your email.
  • If you already have an account, choose “log in” at the bottom of the page.

Access to The New York Times at home is limited. Please call us at 501-918-3000 if access is being denied.

NOTE: the crossword puzzle app and the cooking app are NOT included in this subscription.

Tags: Newspaper, International News, American News, NYT Book Review, NYT Crossword

NewspaperARCHIVE

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NewspaperARCHIVE is the world’s best resource for historical and genealogical information. Our unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. Archived newspaper access is only for Arkansas newspapers.

Tags: Local Newspapers, Historical Newspapers, Local History, Arkansas History, Archives