Ashland Daily Independent
Ashland, Kentucky, United StatesEnglishServing the Tri-State area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, this publication has provided comprehensive regional news and community coverage to Boyd and Greenup counties since its founding in 1896. It remains a primary source for local journalism, focusing on the civic affairs, sports, and social developments that shape the daily lives of residents in the Ashland metropolitan region.
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.
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