Meridian Star
Meridian, Mississippi, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary news source for Meridian and surrounding Lauderdale County, this publication has chronicled local events and regional developments since its founding in 1898. It maintains a strong commitment to community-focused journalism, providing residents with comprehensive coverage of municipal affairs, local sports, and human-interest stories.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MISSISSIPPI
Historically anchored by rural weeklies, the Magnolia State print market is now characterized by significant corporate chain consolidation among its major metropolitan dailies. The Gannett-owned Clarion Ledger in Jackson operates as the primary statewide daily, while the McClatchy-owned Sun Herald provides comprehensive coverage along the Gulf Coast. In the northeast, the Daily Journal in Tupelo operates under unique ownership by a local community foundation, and the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus is firmly family-owned. Serving readers since 1938, the Jackson Advocate continues as a historically significant African-American weekly publication with statewide reach. Paperboy indexes 76 Mississippi newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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