Starkville Daily News

United StatesStarkville, Mississippi, United StatesEnglish

Serving the residents of Oktibbeha County, this publication provides local news coverage and community updates for the city of Starkville and the surrounding Mississippi State University area. It acts as a primary source for regional reporting, focusing on local government, education, and community events to keep its audience connected to happenings within the Golden Triangle.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MISSISSIPPI

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.

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