The Chart

Joplin, Missouri, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Missouri Southern State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and local events to the Joplin community. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to professional journalism education and its role as a primary information source for the university’s diverse student body and faculty.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN JOPLIN

Serving as a media hub for the Four State Area, this market is anchored by a single dominant daily publication alongside specialized local outlets. The primary source of regional reporting is the Joplin Globe, a daily newspaper established in 1896 and currently owned by CNHI. Local coverage is supplemented by the Joplin Independent, a community-focused news platform, and The Chart, which operates as the student-run publication for Missouri Southern State University. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Joplin.