RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record right-center biased based on its editorial positions that slightly favor the right, and High for factual reporting due to credible news sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record is a newspaper published in Hot Springs, Arkansas. hotsr.com delivers local news, hometown politics, business news, local events, and sports.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record is owned by WEHCO Media, which publishes nine other newspapers in the region. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record reports national news by republishing articles from credible news agencies such as the Associated Press. They report local news through the use of journalists with minimal bias using neutral headlines such as Hot Springs Housing Authority discusses voucher freeze, tiny homes. All information is properly sourced.
Editorially, there is a reasonable balance between left and right-leaning opinions, with slightly more favoring the right. In general, the paper is fact-based and holds a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and High for factual reporting due to credible news sources and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 03/19/2026)
Source: https://www.hotsr.com/
Last Updated on March 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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