Henderson Gleaner

Henderson, Kentucky, United StatesEnglish

Serving the Henderson, Kentucky area since 1883, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to residents of the Ohio River valley. It maintains a long-standing reputation as a primary source for regional information, balancing traditional community journalism with digital updates for its diverse readership.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KENTUCKY

A strong divide between major metropolitan dailies and enduring rural community weeklies characterizes the Commonwealth's press history. Two dominant papers lead the market: the Louisville Courier Journal, a Gannett-owned publication founded in 1868, and the Lexington Herald Leader, currently operated by McClatchy. Regional coverage is anchored by papers like the Bowling Green Daily News and the Appalachian News Express, a prominent publication serving eastern coalfield communities. Beyond traditional broadsheets, the historic Louisville Defender has long served the African-American population, while alternative publications like LEO Weekly offer independent cultural reporting. Paperboy indexes 66 Kentucky newspapers — browse the full directory below.