The Morning News Wins Top Newspaper Award

Last updated Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:09 PM CDT in News

By THE MORNING NEWS

* Tom Sissom, editorial writing, first place and an honorable mention.

* Ryan Aber, sports feature story, third place.

* Kurt Voigt, sports column, third place.

* Becca Bacon Martin, general column, first place; and Doug Thompson, general column, third place.

* Tom Sissom, humorous column, second place.

* Alex Abrams, in-depth series reporting, second place; and Lori Harrison-Stone, Don Dailey, John Henley Jr., Jaclyn Houghton and John Anderson, in-depth series reporting, third place.

* Don Dailey, investigative reporting, second place.

* Henry Apple, headline writing, first place; and Debbie Miller, headline writing, second place.

* J.T. Wampler, single feature photograph, first place.

* Neemah Esmaeilpour, single sports action photograph, first place.

* Josh Ray, Kelly Barnett, features pages, first place.

* Staff, page one content, third place.

* Staff, single event issue, third place.

* Johnathon Williams, web design, first place.

* Staff, community coverage, second place.

* Staff, coverage of politics, second place.

* Kim Souza, Lana Flowers, Anita French, coverage of business, first place.

* Rose Ann Pearce, Laurinda Joenks and staff, coverage of education, second place.

* Alex Abrams, sports news story, honorable mention.

The complete list of winners

News Story:

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Tamara Johnson, Fiery Crash. 2, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jeannie Nugent, Fire destroys home. 3, Paragould Daily Press, Miranda Remaklus, Tree Dispute. Honorable Mention-tie, Blytheville Courier News, Herb Smith, Bootheel Blasted, Camden News, Donna Collins, Woman tries to kidnap baby, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Warren Watkins, A good landing again.

Medium Dailies -- 1, El Dorado News-Times, Keli Jacobi, Missing women found dead. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Armando Rios, Kandra Branam, Officer dies in shootout. 3, Harrison Daily Times, James White, Meek recalls being shot. HM-tie, El Dorado News-Times, John Worthen, UCSO cracks down on drugs; The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Chandra Huston, Divers recover bodies.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Jeff Niese, Mom: Son Just Loved Everybody. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Don Dailey, Police shoot escapee in face. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Melissa Blakely, 10 dead 18 in Hospital. HM-tie, Benton County Daily Record, Tracy M. Neal, 'I believe he heard me'; Texarkana Gazette, Jim Williamson, Police seek clues in DeQueen slaying.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Lafayette County Press, Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, 9 Counts of Animal Cruelty. 2, Nevada County Picayune, Prescott, Wendy Ledbetter, Barton Confesses gets life plus 2,0. 3, Gravette News-Herald, R.D. Evans School Evacuated Twice. HM-tie, Montgomery County News, Mt. Ida, Mike Wallace, Tramel changes plea. Nevada County Picayune, Prescott, Wendy Ledbetter, Man wishes he had smoked the evidence.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville Leader, John Balch, Sitting on a diamond mine? 2, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Trial full of emotion. 3, Ashley News Observer, Crossett, Todd S. Bergman, Power play. HM-tie, Ashley News Observer,Crossett, Todd S. Bergman, Plywood mill lays off 300; Dumas Clarion, Agnes. W. Ross, Woman wants $62,5,000; Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Chris Wulff, Police: Mother tries to kill baby.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Madison County Record, Huntsville, Kyle Mooty, Tragedy stuns Huntsville. 2, Sherwood Voice, Greg Ryburn, Sherwood woman held at gunpoint. 3, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Jeff Della Rosa, Chicken owner challenges law. HM-tie Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Accident claims voice of the Razorbacks; Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Louis Short, Rescue on Prim Mountain; The Times Dispatch, Gretchen Hunt, Tornado hits Ravenden

Feature Story

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Daily Siftings Herald, Dolores Harrington, Drowned chicken resuscitated by nurse. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Cory Clark, Boy adopts flag. 3, The Daily World, Helena, Mark Haney, Civil rights activist says blacks need more. HM-tie, Banner-News, Magnolia, Julia Wilson, It's a blooming love story; Stuttgart Daily Leader, Michael Jones, Fighting for Gracie Rae.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Harrison Daily Times, Celia DeWoody Stitches connect quilters. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Joanne Bratton, Youngster smiles. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Janie Ginocchio, Above and beyond. HM-tie, Batesville Daily Guard, Andrea Bruner, Oregon man knew Guard; The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home Home, Armando Rios, Local man then 19.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Trish Mehaffey, Mother encourages others to report abuse. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, John Henley Jr., A Homeless Odyssey. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Don Dailey, A life interrupted. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Kenneth Heard, 1950s Word man? Arkansas woman; Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Kevin Kinder, The Cuisine Scene.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Clay County Democrat,Rector, Ryan Rogers, Rector Soldier earns commendation. 2, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard, Three generations continue to work. 3, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Former Gentry Doctor conceals indentity. HM-tie, Clay County Democrat, Ryan Rogers, Local church celebrates 150 years; Lafayette County Press, Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, 10 pounds of seed grows.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville News, Terrica Hendrix, Aunt Lou: An Icon. 2, Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Chris Wulff, Mystery solved. 3, Paris Express, Pat McHughes, Ms. Green Jeans? HM-tie Nashville Leader, Louie Graves, Teacher's gentle pace; Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Terry Mullins, From little town to big time; Woodruff County Monitor, McCrory, Bettie Looney, Carter brothers escorted home.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, N. Little Rock, Deborah Horn, Past comes full circle. 2, Warren Eagle Democrat, Zack Plair, Catfish Road. 3, Stone County Leader, Lori Freeze, Swain recounts Iraq experience. HM-tie Jacksonville Patriot, Toni Walthall, A soldier's possessions; Hot Springs Village Voice, Jerry Carroll, Now these are some smart dogs; Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Charles Huggins, WWII buddies reunited.

Editorial

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Daily Leader Staff, Parking lot meetings. 2, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Jay Strasner, Candidate came down. 3, Camden News, Jim Edwards, More rhetoric. HM-tie, Banner-News, Magnolia, Mike McNeill, Encourage minorities; Benton Courier, Whit Jones, Freeman should step down; Camden News, Jim Edwards, How to meet.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Log Cabin Democrat, Joe Mosby, Aliens. 2, Harrison Daily Times, Staff, Bingo. 3, Batesville Daily Guard, Angelia Roberts, Andrea Bruner, Mutiny at Cedar Ridge. HM-tie, Batesville Daily Guard, Angelia Roberts, A 'dam' confusing story; El Dorado News-Times, Shea Wilson, Executive Session; The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Sonny Garrett, Getting away with murder.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Tom Sissom, It's not just a number. 2, Benton County Daily Record, John Dilmore Jr., A bad idea. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Paul Greenberg, It gets worse. HM-tie, Jonesboro Sun, Roy Ockert Jr., Fundraising concept; Jonesboro Sun, Rick Fahr, City should get out; The Morning News, Springdale, Tom Sissom, Legal system still works.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Montgomery County News, Mt. Ida, Mike Wallace, A no vote. 2, Gravette News-Herald, Editorial. 3, The Brinkley Argus, Editorial.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, One senator speaks out. 2, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Fighting mud with mud. 3, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, Great day for dignity.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Stone County Leader, Mountain View, Lori Freeze, The time is now. 2, The Times, N. Little Rock, Staff Government is secret isn't a good thing. 3, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Hannah Nielson, One year later. HM-tie, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, David Lee, What's a penny worth?; The Leader, Jacksonville, Garrick Feldman, Kick out the usurers.

Sports News Story

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Leigh Hahn, Ronquest keeps title at home. 2, Blytheville Courier News, Mark Brasfield, Babb to the bone. 3, Blytheville Courier News, Mark Brasfield, Best in Class AAAA. HM-tie, Benton Courier, Martin Couch, Benton clinches 1 6A title; Paragould Daily Press, Ben Cowens, Hall of famer Biggs.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Log Cabin Democrat, David McCollum, Bears still rollin. 2, Log Cabin Democrat, David McCollum, Retro shot ends Bears season. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Danny Scott, 2-0 at halftime? HM, The Courier, Russellville, Danny Scott, Nipped in the Ninth.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Times Record, Ft. Smith, Jonathan Gipson, UAFS punches ticket. 2, Jonesboro Sun, Matthew V. Roberson, Miracle in Memphis. 3, Times Record, Ft. Smith, Rick Polikoff, Stiles stakes his claim. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Todd Traub, A 74-year salute; The Morning News, Springdale, Alex Abrams, Ground Hogs Day.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Carlisle Independent, Mark Buffalo, Bison end skid. 2, Carlisle Independent, Mark Buffalo, Bison hold on get ugly win. 3, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Dan Brawner, EPC wins season's first, HM-tie, Montgomery County News, Mt. Ida, Mike Wallace, Lions score five TDs; Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Dan Brawner, Game ending brawl.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Terry Mullins, Easley sinks rare double-eagle. 2, Nashville News, Jay Strasner, Scrapper coaches resign. 3, Wynne Progress, Joe Halm, Second chance. HM-tie, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Hamburg tailback signs with Indians; Salem News, Terry Mullins, Lady Cougs NEA champs; Wynne Progress, Joe Halm, One point away.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Gary Trembly, Hosting tournament. 2, Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Boxer garb embroidery. 3, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Gary Trembly, Lady Panthers Threepeat. HM-tie, Jacksonville Patriot, Chad Matchett, PCSSD taking athletics out; Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Are you ready for some football?

Sports Feature Story

Smaller Dailies -- 1, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Kelly Fenton, Game Day. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Ben Cowens, Temper tantrums? 3, Blytheville Courier News, Mark Brasfield Still swinging away. HM-tie, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Dale Constance Scary incident; Times-Herald, Forrest City, Fred Conley November Stage.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Courier, Russellville, Quinton Bagley, Dynamic duo wreaks havoc 2, Harrison Daily Times, Jeff Brasel, Warren envisions a bright future. 3, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Fred Lowe, Duo celebrates. HM-tie, Harrison Daily Times, Jeff Brasel, Wood making farewell; The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Neal Denton, Mountain Home golfer.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Robert Yates, Barren grounds. 2, Arkansas Times, Jim Harris, Grumble. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Ryan Aber, Private vs. Public. HM-tie, Benton County Daily Record, Tom Glave, Connected from afar; Jonesboro Sun, Seth Holmun, Banding together; Jonesboro Sun, Seth Holmun, Armed with memories.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Lafayette County Press, Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, Stamps native signs for fifth year. 2, Carlisle Independent, Mark Buffalo, Petrus making strides. 3, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Dan Brawner, Pre-season football practice. HM-tie, Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend, Bobby Stapleton, Orioles great Brooks Robinson; Trumann Democrat, Dan Brawner, Byrd closes Lady Cat career.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville Leader, Louie Graves, Dusty pages from the past. 2, Salem News, Terry Mullins, Wray rams way to Derby title. 3, Ashley News Observer, Crossett, Heath Waldrop, Mascots prepared to play. HM-tie, Ashley News Observer, Crossett, Heath Waldrop, Look at that!; Glenwood Herald, Michael G. Fox, It's Ms. Bassmaster to you!; White Hall Journal, Kat McEntire, Redfield Twins.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Gray Trembly, Siloam Springs Diving coach. 2, Maumelle Monitor, Dustin Allen, Staying active. 3, Hot Springs Village Voice, Jerry Carroll, Akelaitis tin the glue that holds. HM-tie, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Will Gilbert, Two Heber R/C racers; The Times, N. Little Rock, Deborah Horn, Former coach honored; Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Andra Atteberry, Tennis a constant.

Sports Column

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Paragould Daily Press, Mike McKinney, Razorback Nation. 2, Benton Courier, Martin Couch, Long-time friend coach. 3, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Kelly Fenton, Les is Mo. HM-tie, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Joshua Troy, April Scott, Who Buckeyes should play; The Daily World, Helena, Mark Haney, Hey Mustangs you've come along way.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Harrison Daily Times, Jeff Brasel, Hoops aren't only thing smoking. 2, Log Cabin Democrat, David McCollum, Goodbye Ray Winder. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Danny Scott, Arkansas coaches should rethink. HM, The Courier, Russellville, Quinton Bagley, Realignment has been good.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Rainer Sabin, One man's t-shirt. 2, Jonesboro Sun, Kevin Turbeville, Long ago mascot. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Kurt Voigt, Two families in one. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall, Despite Money fame. Jonesboro Sun, Kevin Turbeville, Lacewell era reunion.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Trumann Democrat, Dan Brawner, It just didn't come natural. 2, Clay County Democrat, Ryan Rogers, No need to rub it in. 3, Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend, Bobby Stapleton, Zooming on in.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Booneville Democrat, Glenn M. Parrish, A chance meeting with hoops coach. 2, Salem News, Terry Mullins, Biggest shock of March madness. 3, Nashville News, Jay Strasner, Basketball blues and days gone by.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Pocahontas Star Herald, Dalton Sullivan, Riding out the 'mother of storms. 2, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Charles Huggins, Lake lovers should be unified. 3, The Leader, Jacksonville, Ray Benton, Arkansas loses more than just great voice. HM-tie, Carroll County News Midweek, Berryville, David McNeal, The real deal; The Times Dispatch, Angie Skimahorn, Cardinals come through.

General Column

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Blytheville Courier News, Andy Weld, Soccer dads should bring Skittles. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Jennifer Thompson, Where are our priorities? 3, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jeannie Nugent, Political Gender. HM-tie, Benton Courier, Lynda Hollenbeck, Mother didn't need aid; The Daily Record, Little Rock, Jay Edwards, Blues in my dreams.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Batesville Daily Guard, Jon Trobaugh, We say no more. 2, Harrison Daily Times, Scott Liles, Final call for Gassville Six. 3, El Dorado News-Times, Joan Hershberger, Reality of addiction. HM, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Sonny Garrett, Landmark bites the dust.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Becca Bacon Martin, Friend's situation difficult. 2, Times Record, Fort Smith, Judith Hansen, Discussion needs to be rhetoric-free. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Doug Thompson, It's time to come clean. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Linda Caillouet, Love finds United 93 widow again. Jonesboro Sun, Rick Fahr, 875th mission complicates.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Trumann Democrat, Carin McClung, And you thought. 2, Gravette News-Herald, R.D. Evans, Off the cuff. 3, Grand Prairie Herald, Hazen, Martha Shinley, Where are you from. HM-tie, Gravette News-Herald, R.D. Evans, Off the cuff; Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin, Remembering.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Dumas Clarion, Agnes W. Ross, At 80, Button is still living. 2, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Show banks on guild of whites. 3, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, The death of Genghis Khan. HM-tie, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Plagued first, by squirrels; Dumas Clarion, Agnes W. Ross, 30 years; Nashville Leader, Louie Graves, A rose is blooming.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Hot Springs Village Voice, Jerry Carroll, Better to be person of age. 2, The Leader, Jacksonville, Garrick Feldman, Huckabee pardons another drunk. 3, Rogers Hometown News, Michael Roark, Rejoicing in the memory. HM-tie, Madison County Record, Huntsville, Kyle Mooty, Moot Points; Pocahontas Star Herald, Anita Murphy, Bad basketball; Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Donetta Sterling, Dear Dad.

Humorous Column

Smaller Dailies -- 1, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Kelly Fenton, There! That oughta knock. 2, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jeannie Nugent, A league of their own. 3, Blytheville Courier News, Andy Weld Time magazine honor. HM-tie, Blytheville Courier News, Andy Weld, Solar system give; Blytheville, Andy Weld, Do we really need two Dakotas?; Times-Herald, Forrest City, David Nichol, Everybody Step Step.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Harrison Daily Times, James White Hunting for a lawyer. 2, Harrison Daily Times, James White, This is the season to be safe. 3, Harrison Daily Times, Scott Liles, What's in a name?

Larger Dailies -- 1, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Scott Shackleford, Vote for this guy. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Tom Sissom, Food police. 3, Times Record, Fort Smith, Tina Dale, You can't be too serious. HM-tie, Texarkana Gazette, Les Minor, Who would have thought; The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Melinda Gassaway, Say What?

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Brinkley Argus, Thomas Jacques, Santa please bring me stuff. 2, Grand Prairie Herald, Hazen, Bill Bradow, Another fine mess. 3, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin, Near death experience. HM-tie, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Trying to understand armadillos; Pacesetting Times, Phil Elliot, Punxsutawney Phil and other weather.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Salem News, Bret Burquest, Gender patterns. 2, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Garage Sellout. 3, Dumas Clarion, Agnes W. Ross, Smelly sandwiches. HM-tie, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Plastic gun fighting fun; DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, A cold shoulder.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times Dispatch, Vivian Heyl, The perfect giFort 2, Stone County Leader, Lori Freeze, Timbo hunters. 3, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Donetta Sterling, Service engine soon. HM-tie, Madison County Record, Kyle Mooty, Moot points. Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Lorie Thompson, Welcome to the Talladoga.

In-Depth Series Reporting

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jillian Burgess, April Scott, Leigh Hahn, Riceland Hotel. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Chris Swindle, Child abuse. 3, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Alan T. Smith, Humane Society rescues horses.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Armando Rios, Special treatment? 2, Harrison Daily Times, Celia DeWoody, Youth serve elderly. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Rachel Parker, Child maltreatment. HM, The Courier, Russellville, Staff, Dirksmeyer.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Jonesboro Sun, LeAnn Askins, Learning Curve. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Alex Abrams, Behind the walls. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Staff, Blending cultures. HM-tie, Times Record, Fort Smith, Staff, Domestic Violence; Time Record, Fort Smith, Staff, Drought.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Brinkley Argus, Staff, Big Discovery. 2, Lafayette County Press, Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, Jail. 3, Lafayette County Press, Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, Animal cruelty.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville News, Staff, Hospital seeks new building. 2, Nashville News, Staff, Manhunt- Calvin Bennett. 3, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Melinda Bigelow, Ambulance service. HM, Ashley News Observer, Todd S. Bergmann, Sanders plea.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Leader, Jacksonville, Leader Staff, Payday lenders. 2, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Louis Short, Deer problem. 3, Hot Springs Village Voice, Frank Leeming, Jerry Carroll, Election Candidates. HM-tie, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Charles Huggins, Series on incorporation.

Investigative Reporting

Small and Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Chandra Huston, Norfork plan rejected. 2, Batesville Daily Guard, Jon Trobaugh, To kill or not to kill. 3, The Baxter Bulletin, Joanne Bratton, Payday lenders.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, C.S. Murphy, Unconventional spending. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Don Dailey, Four-year struggle continues. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Charlie Frago, Calico Rock prison.

All Weeklies -- 1, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Doubt lingers 28 years later. 2, The Times, North Little Rock, K.J. Longley, Towing Contract. 3, Sherwood Voice, Greg Rayburn, LR man pays $22K for mobile home.

Headline Writing

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Paragould Daily Press, Miranda Remaklus, Honey Bunches of Ohs. 2, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Jay Strasner, Whirlpool sucks. 3, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Jay Strasner, Mascot cries fowl. HM-tie, Camden News, Jim Edwards, Electric bills are shocker; Paragould Daily Press, Hannah Burney, Miranda Remaklus, Copper thieves foiled.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Bruce Roberts, Give me that online religion. 2, The Courier, Russellville, Mark Burke, She's a knockout. 3, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Chandra Huston, 2,Cool + 2,Be.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Henry Apple, Early Czech-out. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Debbie Miller, A bunch of trufflemakers. 3, Texarkana Gazette, Steven Gamble, H2, Whoa!. HM-tie, Benton County Daily Record, Elanor Evans, Fire doesn't roast Kennedy Coffee; Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Cassie Huffman, Distressing wood goes against grain.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin, Cotton Pickin Time. 2, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Business peachy at Taylor Orchard. 3, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Things keep on ticking at Watch Shop. HM-tie, Montgomery County News, Mt. Ida, Mike Wallace, A yard too long a foot too short; The Brinkley Argus, Thomas and Katie Jacques, Birders flocking to event.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Goat farming is hard to bleat. 2, Booneville Democrat, Glenn M. Parrish, Shott staying putt. 3, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, Not just balls and whistles. HM-tie, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, Getting to the real dirt; Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Terry Mullins, Ashdown wins showdown; Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Erma Harris, Hot air can continue at city hall.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, N. Little Rock, Deborah Horn, Talking Shiitake. 2, Madison County Record, Kyle Mooty, Huntsville road could throw truckers a curve. 3, The Times Dispatch, Gretchen Hunt, Brinkley enjoys berry unique business. HM-tie, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Louis Short Caught red-handed and bare-footed; The Leader, Jacksonville, Rick Kron, Starbucks sweetens city's cup of growth.

Single News Photograph

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Benton Courier, Richard Duke, Gunman apprehended. 2, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Greg Benenati, Blown tire brings tragedy. 3, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Carla Rossini, Heat of the day. HM-tie, Camden News, Brandon Chambers, Taser training. Stuttgart Daily Leader, Leigh Hahn, Fire at Riceland.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Two rescued. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Fire. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Daniel Rooney, Baby carrier. HM-tie, El Dorado News-Times, Samuel Peebles, Altercation; The Courier, Russellville, Scott McClure Dispute turns deadly.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Texarkana Gazette, Evan Lewis, Saying goodbye. 2, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Anthony Reyes, Fire in Goshen. 3, Pine Bluff Commercial, Ralph Fitzgerald, Accident in White Hall. HM-tie, Jonesboro Sun, Rodney Freeman, Teenager arrested; Texarkana Gazette, Jim Wiliamson, Handle with care.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Trumann Democrat, Carin McClung, Viper squad. 2, Lafayette County Press,Stamps, Lucy Goodwin, Animal cruelty. 3, Grand Prairie Herald, Hazen, Chris Bradow, This is really gonna hurt. HM-tie, The Brinkley Argus, Katie Jacques, Damage. The Times of NE Benton County, nnette Beard, Police stay busy.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Wynne Progress, David Robison, Forrest fire. 2, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, A shocking experience. 3, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, Christina Verderosa, A future veteran? HM-tie, Booneville Democrat, Glenn M. Parrish, Good guys, bad guys; Nashville Leader, John R. Schirmer, We made it; Salem News, Brooke Ninemire, Disaster Drill.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Virginia Vickery, Siloam Springs firefighters work. 2, The Leader, Jacksonville, David Scolli, Bikers protest funeral. 3, Weekly Vista,Bella Vista, Charles Huggins, Missouri bank robber flees. HM-tie, Rogers Hometown News, Lindy Word, Vietnam Wall; The Leader, Jacksonville, David Scolli, Weather rampage; The Times Dispatch, John Bland, Railroad work.

Single Feature Photograph

Smaller Dailies -- 1, The Daily Citizen,Searcy, Greg Benenati, Band Concert. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Brandon Harris, Saving lives no matter. 3, Camden News, Brandon Chambers, Welcome back to SAU. HM-tie, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Greg Benenati, It's hot; The Daily World, Helena, Mark Haney, Preparing plan bee.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Kevin Pieper, of hope. 2, El Dorado News-Times, Samuel Peebles, A day at the park. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Lara Russenberger, Toe-tapping fun. HM-tie, Harrison Daily Times, Lee H. Dunlap, Fourth of July fireworks; The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Hair wave.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, J.T. Wampler, Bug's life. 2, Northwest Arkansas Times, Anthony Reyes, Pilots arrive for Airfest Show. 3, Jonesboro Sun, Rodney Freeman, Summer reflections. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Rick McFarland, Popping into summer; Benton County Daily Record, Charles Fowler, Moocicles.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Brinkley Argus, Thomas Jacques, Lady on the trapeze. 2, The Brinkley Argus, Katie Jacques, Taking to the air. 3, Dover Times, Elizabeth Brown, Looking toward the future. HM- tie, Chicot County Spectator, John Corbitt, Snack time in the Pecan grove; Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Sawing logs; Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend, Karen Johnson, What a thrill.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Crossett, Heath Waldrop, Teammates huff and puff. 2, White Hall Journal, Kat McEntire, Speedy. 3, Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Chris Wulff, Help with horses. HM- tie, Courier-Index, Marianna, Edie Sanford, Homecoming parade; DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, All boxed in; Salem News, Brooke Ninemire, My buddy.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Leader, Jacksonville, David Scolli, Flu vaccination hurts. 2, The Times, North Little Rock, Randy Metcalf, Play in the spray. 3, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Charles Huggins, Blessing Paco. HM-tie, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Wendi Rose, Doing his part; Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Citizen plaque; Maumelle Monitor, David Schaeffer, Out for summer.

Single Sports Action Photograph

Smaller Dailies -- 1, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Greg Benenati, Ballew brings Beebe. 2, Banner-News, Magnolia, Mike McNeill, Panthers at Alltel Arena. 3, Paragould Daily Press, Jacob Cooper, Eagles soar. HM-tie, Paragould Daily Press, Ben Cowens, Beebe sweeps; The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Greg Benenati, Beebe eliminated.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Batesville Daily Guard, Clayton Cavaness, Central Methodist outfielders. 2, El Dorado News-Times, Samuel Peebles, Collision course. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Courtney Kuhler, Greenbrier-Harrison soccer. HM-tie, Harrison Daily Times, Jeff Brasel, Volleyball shining moments; The Baxter Bulletin, Neal Denton, Shot blocked.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Neemah A. Esmaeilpour, NWA Aquatics. 2, Benton County Daily Record , David Frank Dempsey, Flying high. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Russell Powell, High school state soccer. HM-tie, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Anthony Reyes, Arkansas Baptist ends; The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Mara Kuhn, Kicking high.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Rebound. 2, Pacesetting Times, Bobby Stapleton, Hand to hand battle. 3, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Safe at the plate. HM-tie, Clay County Democrat, Ryan Rogers, Offensive slump slow; Pacesetting Times, Bobby Stapleton, Head over heels; Tri-City Tribune, Dan Brawner, Warriors edge.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville News, Kayla Sparks, True grit. 2, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Up and over. 3, Villager Journal, Cherokee Village, Mitch Sparks, No contest. HM-tie, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Not quite enough. Nashville Leader, John R. Schirmer, State qualifier; Villager Journal, Terry Mullins, Heals over head.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock, Randy Metcalf, Wildcats extend win streak. 2, Stone County Leader, Ed Schuh, Rodeo. 3, The Leader, Jacksonville, David Scolli, Sylvan Hills sweeps two. HM-tie, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Gary Trembly, Ashley Seagert; Pocahontas Star Herald, Dalton Sullivan, Pocahontas football; Stone County Leader, Lori Freeze, Rebel basketball.

Single Sports Feature Photograph

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Fred Conley, Breather. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Mike McKinney, Hand-to-hand. 3, Paragould Daily Press, Jacob Cooper I've got it.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Bomber pride. 2, The Courier, Russellville, Fred Gladdis, Taking a break to chit-chat. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Fred Gladdis, A hero remembered. HM-tie, El Dorado News-Times, Jim Lemon, Keeping cool; The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Hooked.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Texarkana Gazette, Aaron Street, One is the lonliest number. 2, Jonesboro Sun, Saundra Sovick, Too wet to play. 3, Texarkana Gazette, Robb Pittard, Watching the rain. HM-tie, Pine Bluff Commercial, Ralph Fitzgerald, Gymnastics; The Sentinel-Record, Richard Rasmussen, Taking a bow.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Enjoying the evening. 2, Gentry Courier-Journal, Randy Moll, Clearing the fence. 3, Pacesetting Times, Bobby Stapleton, Going for the money.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Jeremy Evans, Look at that! 2, Ashley News Observer, Rick Williams, Eagle freshman Bobby Bryan. 3, Greenwood Democrat, Dustin Graham, Greenwood Bulldogs Champs. HM-tie, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop There was a time; DeWitt Era-Enterprise, C.F. Scott, Signing fan.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock, Randy Metcalf, Hitting one out of the park. 2, The Times, North Little Rock, Randy Metcalf, Lady Charging Wildcats win. 3, Jacksonville Patriot, Chad Matchett, Perse's pitch. HM-tie, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Randy Moll, Picturesque setting; Stone County Leader, Lori Freeze, Fishing derby.

Picture Page-Photo Essay

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Banner-News, Magnolia, Melissa Humble, Relay for life. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Hannah Burney, Deondra Morri, Community show support. 3, Banner-News, Magnolia, Melissa Humble, MHS Art Potpourri. HM-tie Blytheville Courier News, Pat Ivey, Lest we forget; Paragould Daily Press, Miranda Remaklus, Recovering after tragedy strikes.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Batesville Daily Guard, Nick Nesler, Arkansas Scottish Festival. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Kevin Pieper, Winter kayaking. 3, Harrison Daily Times, Jeff Brasel, Shining moments. HM-tie, Log Cabin Democrat, Courtney Kuhlen, Toad Suck Daze; The Courier, Russellville, Janice Penix, Eukeka! Mountain town offers.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Benton County Daily Record, David Frank Dempsey, Charles Fowler, Christopher Vore, Bentonville Public Library. 2, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Rick McFarland, Pachyderm Pampering. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Benjamin Krain, After Katrina Road home. HM-tie, Jonesboro Sun, LeAnn Askins, A trip to Pumpkin Hollow; Jonesboro Sun, Rodney Freeman, 875th head to Iraq; Texarkana Gazette, Evan Lewis, Playing in the mud.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard, Battle of Pea Ridge. 2, The Brinkley Argus, Katie and Thomas Jacques, A great day in the park. 3, Gentry Courier-Journal, Nan McClain, Decatur barbecue. HM-tie, Gurdon Times, Jeremy Langley, Wendy Ledbetter, Gurdon Forest Fest; Trumann Democrat, Carin McClung, Dan Brawner, Judd Hill Field day.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Atkins Chronicle, Scott McClure, Felisha Weaver, Power of the Pickle. 2, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Indoor activities. 3, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Methods of instruction. HM-tie, Nashville Leader, Holland Powell, John R. Schirmer, New York City; Press Argus-Courier, Melinda Bigelow Congratulations Neidecker Family; Salem News, Terry Mullins, Arenacross Mayhem.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Leader, Jacksonville, David Parker, Chuckwagon Race. 2, The Leader, Jacksonville, David Scolli, Walk for life. 3, Rogers Hometown News, Lindy Word Our hometown heroes. HM-tie, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Ben McVay, Making dolls; Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Charles Huggins and Andra Atteberry, Natural beauty.

Features Page

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Blytheville Courier News, Andy Weld. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Hannah Burney. 3, Banner-News, Melissa Humble.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Bruce Roberts. 2, Log Cabin Democrat, Diane Noe. 3, Batesville Daily Guard, J. Ross Jones, Nick Nesler.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Kelly Barnett, Josh Ray. 2, Times Record, Fort Smith, John Dunn. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Jeff Lindsey, Ron Wolfe, Tena Chen. HM-Jonesboro Sun, Stewart Cole, Kellie Cobb.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Trumann Democrat, Carin McClung. 2, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin. 3, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard, Teresa Hufford.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville News, Staff. 2, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Agnes Ross. 3, Nashville Leader, Hilary Butler, John R. Schirmer, Kayla Sparks, John Balch.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, NorthLittle Rock, Caryn Price. 2, The Times Dispatch, Shelly Tomlinson, Vivian Heyl, Angie Skimahorn. 3, The Leader, Jacksonville, Joan McCoy Christy Hendricks, Sara Green.

Sports Page

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Paragould Daily Press, Mike McKinney. 2, Camden News, Kelly Blair. 3, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Fred Conley.

Medium Dailies -- 1, El Dorado News-Times, Tony Burns. 2, The Courier, Russellville, Danny Scott. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Phillip Seaton.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Jonesboro Sun, Kevin Turbeville. 2, Benton County Daily Record, Paul Gatling, Tom Glave, Graham Thomas. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Sports Staff.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Pacesetting Times, Karen Johnson, Bobby Stapleton. 2, Tri-City Tribune, Dan Brawner. 3, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard, Teresa Hufford.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop. 2, Nashville News, Staff. 3, Press Argus-Courier, George Clay Mitchell.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock, Bo Calloway. 2, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Gary Trembly. 3, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Jennifer DeShields.

Graphics and Design

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jeannie Nugent, April Scott. 2, Blytheville Courier News, Andy Weld. 3, The Daily Citizen, Gabriel Culzada.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Batesville Daily Guard, Nick Nesler. 2, Log Cabin Democrat, Staff. 3, El Dorado News-Times, Mary Lee Downey.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Benton County Daily Record, Christopher Vore. 2, Times Record, Fort Smith, Catherine Peterson. 3, Jonesboro Sun, Brian Smith. HM- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Dusty Higgins, Terry Austin, Kirk Montgomery.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin. 2, Pacesetting Times, Karen Johnson. 3, Chicot County Spectator, Whitney White.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville Leader, John R. Schirmer, Hilary Butler, Kayla Sparks. 2, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop. 3, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Linda Caldwell. 2, Cabot Star-Herald, Karen Dunphy, Jesse Gonzalez. 3, The Times, North Little Rock, Caryn Price.

Single Event Issue

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Paragould Daily Press, Paragould PressStaff, Marmaduke Tornado. 2, Blytheville Courier News, Staff, State Champs. 3, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Staff, Harvest 2006. HM, Banner-News, Magnolia, Staff, Class AAAA Tournament.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Staff, Fallen Hero. 2, Harrison Daily Times, Scott Liles & Staff, Day One Rookie. 3, Batesville Daily Guard, Staff, Farm Family. HM, The Courier, Russellville, Staff, Water Battle Rages On.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Staff, An Ozark Tale. 2, Arkansas Times, Staff, Downtown Development. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Staff, Election Advance.

Small and Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop Todd S. Bergmann, Progress. 2, Salem News, Areawide Media Staff, Veterans. 3, White Hall Journal,Staff, Founder's Day. HM-tie, Atkins Chronicle, Felisha Weaver, Elizabeth Brown and Staff, Sports Preview; DeWitt Era-Enterprise, Larry Burge, Christina Verderosa, C.F. Scott, Gillett Centennial.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs, Staff, Pillars of Siloam Springs. 2, Weekly Vista,Linda Caldwell, Jenny DeShields, Incorporation. 3, Hot Springs Village Voice, Lynnette Melcher, Frank Leeming, Champions.

Page One Content

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Blytheville Courier News, Staff. 2, The Daily Citizen, Searcy, Staff. 3, Paragould Daily Press, Staff.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Courier, Russellville, Staff. 2, El Dorado News-Times, Staff., 3, The Baxter Bulletin, Chandra Huston, Joanne Bratton, Armando Rios, George Jared, Maggie Rotermund.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Staff. 2, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Staff. 3, The Morning News, Springdale, Staff.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Trumann Democrat, Carin McClung. 2, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree, Samantha Martin, Dan Brawner, Desha Smith. 3, Gravette News-Herald, R.D. Evans. HM, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Paris Express, Pat McHughes. 2, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Melinda Bigelow. 3, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Agnes W. Ross. HM- Wynne Progress, Joe Halm, David Robison, Crystal McDaniel.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Cabot Star-Herald, Staff. 2, Weekly Vista, Bella Vista, Wade Parsons, Andra Atteberry, Charles Huggins, Belinda Ostrauski. 3, Carroll County News Weekend, Berryville CCN Staff. HM-tie, Maumelle Monitor, Staff; The Times Dispatch, Staff; Hot Springs Village Voice, Staff.

Coverage of Politics

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Benton Courier, Whit Jones, Lynda Hollenbeck, Mike Dougherty. 2, Blytheville Courier News, Mark Brasfield, Christie Benham, Andy Weld. 3, Paragould Daily Press, Miranda Remaklus, Hannah Burney, Jesse Blankenship, Cory Clark, Jennifer Thompson.

Medium Dailies -- 1, El Dorado News-Times, Staff. 2, Log Cabin Democrat, Staff. 3, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Chandra Huston, Armando Rios, Joanne Bratton, John Anderson.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Times Record, Fort Smith, Staff. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Staff. 3, Texarkana Gazette, Jodi Sheridan Jim Wiliamson, Les Minor. HM, Arkansas Times, Staff.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Lafayette County Press, Lucy Goodwin. 2, Nevada County Picayune, Wendy Ledbetter. 3, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Dumas Clarion, Agnes W. Ross. 2, Booneville Democrat, Glenn M. Parrish. 3, Ashley News Observer, Todd S. Bergmann, Heath Waldrop, S. Rebecca Friend.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock, Staff. 2, Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Dustin Allen. 3, The Times Dispatch, Staff.

Coverage of Business-Agriculture

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Michael Jones, Leigh Hahn, Jeannie Nugent April Scott. 2, Banner-News, Magnolia, Staff. 3, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Times-Herald Staff. HM, Camden News, Donna Collins.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Log Cabin Democrat, Staff. 2, Batesville Daily Guard, Mary Jo Shivey, Andrea Bruner, Rachael Walden, Angelia Roberts, Camille Hughes. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Staff.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Kim Souza, Lana Flowers, Anita French. 2, Times Record, Fort Smith, Ben Boulden Tara Muck, Kim Souza, Michael Tilley. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, David Smith, Mark Minton, Nancy Cole, Bill W. Hornaday. HM, Jonesboro Sun.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard. 2, Lafayette County Press, Lucy Goodwin. 3, The Brinkley Argus, Katie and Thomas Jacques, Marci Manley.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Melinda Bigelow. 2, Ashley News Observer, Todd S. Bergmann, S. Rebecca Friend, Heath Waldrop. 3, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, Christina Verderosa, C.F. Scott.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Carroll County News Weekend, Berryville, E. Alan Long, Anna Matthews, Virginia Wietecha. 2, The Times, North Little Rock, Staff. 3, Stone County Leader, Mountain View, Staff.

Coverage of Education

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Benton Courier, Jillian McGehee, Mike Dougherty, Richard Fuke, Lynda Hollenbeck. 2, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Jeannie Nugent, Michael Jones, Carla Rossini. 3, Blytheville Courier News, Christie Benham. HM, The Daily World, Helena, Michele Page.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Batesville Daily Guard, Nick Nesler, Mary Jo Shivey. 2, The Courier, Russellville, Staff. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Jessica Bauer. HM, Harrison Daily Times, Dwain Lair, Scott Liles, James White, Lynn Blevins, Donna Braymer.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Arkansas Times, Little Rock, Staff. 2, The Morning News, Springdale, Rose Ann Pearce, Laurinda Joenks and Staff. 3, Benton County Daily Record, Jenny Bryers, Jamie Brunk, Lynn Atkins. HM, Times Record, FortSmith, Amy Sherrill.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Chicot County Spectator,John Corbitt, Sheila Prescott, Whitney White. 2, The Brinkley Argus, Katie & Thomas Jacques, Argus Press Service. 3, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Heath Waldrop, Todd S. Bergmann, S. Rebecca Friend. 2, Booneville Democrat, Glenn M. Parrish. 3, Press Argus-Courier, Kenneth Fry, Melinda Bigelow.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Maumelle Monitor, Spencer Watson, Dustin Allen. 2, The Times, North Little Rock, Staff. 3, The Times Dispatch, Staff.

Coverage of Tourism

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Banner-News, Magnolia, Staff. 2, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Staff. 3, The Daily Record, Little Rock, Danielle Del Sol, Amber Davis-Tanner.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Harrison Daily Times, George Holcomb, Dwain Lair, Yvonne Cone, John Phillips. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Chandra Huston, Joanne Bratton, John Anderson. 3, The Courier, Russellville, Staff.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Benton County Daily Record, Jenny Bryers, Rachel Davis, Eleanor Evans, Chad Eiler, Evie Blad. 2, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Jennifer Nixon. 3, Times Record, Fort Smith, Ben Boulden, Scott Smith, Pam Cloud, Mary L. Crider.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, The Brinkley Argus, Katie & Thomas Jacques, Marci Manley, Argus Press Service. 2, The Times of NE Benton County, Annette Beard. 3, Montgomery County News, Mike Wallace.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Salem News, Areawide Media, Staff. 2, Ashley News Observer, Todd S. Bergmann, Heath Waldrop, S. Rebecca Friend. 3, Dumas Clarion, Terry G. Hawkins, Agnes W. Ross.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Stone County Leader, Staff. 2, Maumelle Monitor, Staff. 3, Hot Springs Village Voice, Rebecca McCormick and Staff.

Community Coverage

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Blytheville Courier News. 2, Banner-News, Magnolia. 3, The Daily Citizen, Searcy.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Log Cabin Democrat, Conway. 2, El Dorado News-Times. 3, Batesville Daily Guard.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Benton County Daily Record. 2, The Morning News, Springdale. 3, The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs. HM, Texarkana Gazette.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Gentry Courier-Journal. 2, The Times of NE Benton County, Pea Ridge. 3, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree. HM-tie, Grand Prairie Herald, Hazen; Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Nashville Leader. 2, White Hall Journal. 3, Cleveland County Herald, Rison. HM-tie, DeWitt Era-Enterprise; Woodruff County Monitor, McCrory.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs. 2, Maumelle Monitor. 3, Pocahontas Star Herald. HM-tie, Sun-Times, Heber Springs; Hot Springs Village Voice.

Editorial Cartoonist Portfolio

All categories -- 1, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Dusty Higgins. 2, Stone County Leader, Mountain View, Ed Schuh. 3, Times Record, Fort Smith, Vic Harville. HM-tie, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, John Deering, Arkansas Times, Little Rock, Mike Gauldin.

Best Web Design

All Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale, Johnathon Williams, NWAOnline.net. 2, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Steven Jarvis, NWAnews.com. 3, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Nick Warren, Toby Simmons, arkansasonline.com. HM, Times Record, Fort Smith, Steve Marquez, swtimes.com.

All Weeklies -- 1, Nashville News, Chris Ruzin, nashvillenews.org. 2, The Times Dispatch, Walnut Ridge, Angie Skimahorn, Kier Heyl, thetd.com. 3, Ashley County Ledger, David Moyers, Steve Sanders, Jan Roberts, ashleycountyledger.com.

Freelance Writing

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Michelle Wallace, Family Tree. 2, Paragould Daily Press, Kimberly Warmarth, Rearing Boys. 3, Blytheville Courier News, Tena Furnish, Storm victims need long-term help. HM, Stuttgart Daily Leader, Rev. Larry Kelso, Three Gs of Hollywood.

Medium Dailies -- 1, Harrison Daily Times, John Porter, John Porter answers Red Neckerson. 2, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Carol Henrichs, Real natural state. 3, Harrison Daily Times, Megan Lair, Boy has questions.

Larger Dailies -- 1, Arkansas Times, Renan Antunes De Oliveira, Staff, of Life. 2, Jonesboro Sun, Nan Snider, '86 Murder haunts family. 3, Arkansas Times, Dale Ingram, Hunger.

Small and Medium Weeklies -- 1, Press Argus-Courier, Pauline Triplett Beckman, An offer I couldn't refuse. 2, DeWitt Era-Enterprise, Larry Burge, A shocking experience. 3, Nashville Leader, Roy Clingan, Chasing a comet's tail. HM, Nashville Leader, Jean L. Bond, Ghosts.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock, Kitty Chism, Art baptized by storm. 2, Sun-Times, Heber Springs, Robyn Hoffman, Paradise in Quitman. 3, Maumelle Monitor, Deborah Roush, Race even better from back. HM, The Times, North Little Rock, Gene Herrington, Working out now for the dogs.

General Excellence

Smaller Dailies -- 1, Stuttgart Daily Leader. 2, Paragould Daily Press. 3, The Daily Citizen, Searcy. HM, Blytheville Courier News.

Medium Dailies -- 1, The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home. 2, Harrison Daily Times. 3, Log Cabin Democrat, Conway. HM, The Courier, Russellville.

Larger Dailies -- 1, The Morning News, Springdale. 2, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 3, Benton County Daily Record, Bentonville. HM, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville.

Smaller Weeklies -- 1, Tri-City Tribune, Marked Tree. 2, The Times of NE Benton County, Pea Ridge. 3, The Brinkley Argus. HM, Gentry Courier-Journal.

Medium Weeklies -- 1, Ashley News Observer, Crossett. 2, Press Argus-Courier, Van Buren. 3, Dumas Clarion. HM, DeWitt Era-Enterprise.

Larger Weeklies -- 1, The Times, North Little Rock. 2, The Leader, Jacksonville. 3, Herald Leader, Siloam Springs. HM, Maumelle Monitor.

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