Holmes County Herald

Lexington, Mississippi, United StatesEnglish

Serving the residents of Lexington and surrounding Holmes County, this long-standing publication provides essential local coverage of community events, regional politics, and Mississippi Delta life. Its enduring presence makes it a primary source of record for the area, chronicling the history and day-to-day developments of this rural Mississippi community for generations.

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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.