Paintsville Herald
Paintsville, Kentucky, United StatesEnglishServing as a long-standing journalistic pillar for Johnson County, this community publication provides essential coverage of local government, high school athletics, and regional events. It maintains a deep connection to its Eastern Kentucky readership by focusing on the unique social and economic developments shaping the Paintsville area.
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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