Memphis Flyer
Serving as the city's primary alternative newsweekly since 1989, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of Memphis politics, arts, and local culture. It is widely recognized for its progressive editorial voice and its influential reporting on the issues and events that shape the community.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MEMPHIS
Anchored by a long-standing daily publication, the local media market is structured around a central broadsheet alongside specialized weeklies and collegiate journalism. Gannett owns the Commercial Appeal, the dominant daily newspaper with a circulation near 95,000. The alternative weekly Memphis Flyer provides localized arts coverage, while the Daily Helmsman operates as the independent student publication for the University of Memphis. Additionally, professionals rely on the Memphis Business Journal for corporate reporting. Paperboy lists 5 newspapers in Memphis.
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