[1] Each issue of the journal contains fiction, nonfiction, poetic, and visual art works which offer different perspectives on the Delta region.

It was founded at Kansas State University and edited by W. R. Moses, Ben Nyberg and Harold Schneider.

[5] In 1997, Norman Lavers stepped away from the general editor position due to an overload of submitted materials.

[4] The Arkansas Review continues Clements' vision for the journal and publishes a new issue every April, August, and December.

[1] Many issues have a variety of topics, but some special editions focus on a central theme such as particular writers in the Delta or regional events.