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 River Valley Democrat-Gazette 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 River Valley Democrat-Gazette is a newspaper published in Fort Smith, Arkansas. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com delivers local news, hometown politics, business news, local events, and sports.
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Funded by / Ownership
The River Valley Democrat-Gazette is owned by WEHCO Media, which publishes nine other newspapers in the region. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The River Valley Democrat-Gazette 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 Fort Smith city board passes third-party accountability ordinance in 6-1 vote. 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 in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The River Valley Democrat-Gazette 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 02/18/2026)
Source: https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/
Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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