Amir Mahmoud
Rural Issues ReporterAmir Mahmoud is the rural issues reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, a position funded through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
His first foray into journalism was with the University of Miami’s student newspaper, the Miami Hurricane. After attending the University of Miami, he worked for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -- first as a copy editor and designer, then as a full-time reporter.
When he isn’t working, Amir enjoys many things. This may or may not include the Philadelphia sports teams he supports.
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The amount of land used to grow rice in Arkansas in 2026 fell under 1 million acres — its lowest point in about half a century. -
Catfish farmers and aquaculture experts spoke with U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders about some of the issues facing the state’s fish farming industry. -
A USDA-funded program is offering Producer Grants of up to $20,000 for individual farmers and $25,000 for groups. -
Cotton seeks third term in U.S. Senate, but faces potentially stiff challenge from Democrat ShoffnerSen. Tom Cotton seeks third term in U.S. Senate, but faces potentially stiff challenge from Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin -
Democratic State Rep. Steve Magie looks to defend "tough" Arkansas House District 56 seat against Republican Mark Brannan -
Rep. Bruce Westerman faces a challenge from Democrat James "Rus" Russell in the race to represent Arkansas' 4th Congressional District. -
Walton, who is married to Walmart heir Tom Walton, said she believes Arkansas has the tools to slash maternal mortality rates in half in five years -
The Bridge Project is working to help expecting Arkansans by giving them direct cash payments. There are 300 spots available with $6 million committed to the program in Arkansas. -
The Northwest Arkansas city's police department is ending their use of the Flock Safety surveillance system after public backlash -
The New World Screwworm is back in the U.S. — and states bordering Texas, like Arkansas, are working to keep the pest out
