Mississippi Newspapers
Browse 76 newspapers from Mississippi, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
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.
Neshoba County Democrat
Philadelphia, Mississippi
Serving as the primary local news source for Philadelphia and Neshoba County, Mississippi, this weekly publication has been in continuous operation since 1881. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to community journalism and its role in documenting the civic history and social evolution of East Central Mississippi.
New Albany Gazette
New Albany, Mississippi
The New Albany Gazette is a local newspaper serving Union County, Mississippi. Based in New Albany, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events. It offers residents updates on municipal developments, obituaries, and stories highlighting the achievements of local students and citizens.
North East Mississippi Daily Journal
Tupelo, Mississippi
Serving the Tupelo region and surrounding counties, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive local news, regional sports coverage, and community-focused reporting. With roots dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for northeast Mississippi, maintaining a strong commitment to documenting the area's civic life and economic development.
Northside Sun
Jackson, Mississippi
The Northside Sun is a weekly community newspaper based in Jackson, Mississippi. Serving the city's northeast suburbs and Madison County since 1967, it provides localized coverage of community events, local politics, education, and sports, focusing on high-income residential areas and business developments within the region.
Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi
Established in 1868, this publication serves as the primary source of news for Oxford and Lafayette County, Mississippi, covering local government, community events, and University of Mississippi athletics. It is recognized for its long-standing role as a chronicler of regional history and its deep integration into the daily life of the surrounding academic and civic community.
Oxford Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Serving as a digital-first hub for Lafayette County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and event coverage for the historic university town of Oxford. It acts as a central information source for residents and the University of Mississippi community, focusing on regional developments, local governance, and Southern cultural affairs.
Picayune Item
Picayune, Mississippi
Serving as the primary source of news for Pearl River County, Mississippi, this publication has provided local reporting and community coverage since its founding in 1904. It functions as a vital record for the region, focusing on regional politics, education, and local events to keep the residents of Picayune and surrounding areas informed.
Pontococ Progress
Pontotoc, Mississippi
The Pontotoc Progress is a local newspaper serving Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. As a community-focused publication, it documents the daily life and history of the Pontotoc area for its residents.
Rankin Ledger
Jackson, Mississippi
The Clarion-Ledger is a daily newspaper based in Jackson, Mississippi, serving as the state's primary news source. It provides comprehensive coverage of local and state politics, high school and collegiate sports, and community events throughout the Jackson metropolitan area and surrounding Mississippi counties.
Rustorian
Holly Springs, Mississippi
The Rustorian is the award-winning student-led newspaper of Holly Springs High School in North Carolina. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, student life, athletics, and local community events. Managed by students under faculty guidance, the publication serves as a vital platform for emerging journalists and a primary information source.
Scott County Times
Forest, Mississippi
The Scott County Times is a weekly newspaper based in Forest, Mississippi, serving the local communities of Scott County. Established in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, community events, and general news of interest to residents in the central Mississippi region.
Sea Coast Echo
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
Serving as a long-standing journalistic fixture for Hancock County, this publication provides dedicated local coverage of Bay Saint Louis and its surrounding coastal communities. It remains a vital source for regional news, legal notices, and community-focused reporting that connects the residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Senatobia Democrat
Senatobia, Mississippi
The Senatobia Democrat is a weekly newspaper serving Senatobia and Tate County, Mississippi. Established in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community events coverage. The publication focuses on issues affecting Northwest Mississippi and is a primary source for regional public notices.
Simpson County News
Magee, Mississippi
The Magee Courier-Simpson County News is a local newspaper based in Magee, Mississippi, serving Simpson County and the surrounding area. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, sports, and general news. The publication is a primary source for regional reporting and community information.
Smith County Reformer
Raleigh, Mississippi
Serving as a historical voice for the community, this publication provides localized news and editorial perspectives tailored to the residents of Smith County. It maintains a longstanding tradition of tracking regional developments and civic affairs to keep its readership informed on issues impacting their daily lives.
Southern Sentinel
Ripley, Mississippi
The Southern Sentinel-Advocate is a local news publication serving Benton and Tippah counties in Mississippi. Based in Ripley, it has provided community news, crime reports, and local government updates since 1879. The newspaper covers regional events, school news, and developments within the Blue Mountain area.
Star Herald
Kosciusko, Mississippi
Serving the residents of Attala County, Mississippi, this weekly publication has provided community news, sports coverage, and local announcements to the Kosciusko area for over a century. It functions as a vital record of regional history and civic affairs, maintaining its long-standing role as the primary source of information for the local population.
Starkville Daily News
Starkville, Mississippi
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.
Stone County Enterprise
Wiggins, Mississippi
Serving as the primary source of local news for Wiggins and the surrounding community, this weekly publication has chronicled life in Stone County since its founding in 1914. Its editorial focus remains dedicated to covering regional government, high school athletics, and local events, maintaining a long-standing role as the definitive record of the area’s civic affairs.
Sun Herald
Biloxi Gulfport, Mississippi
The Sun Herald is a daily newspaper serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast, covering Biloxi, Gulfport, and surrounding communities. Owned by McClatchy, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and investigative reporting. It has received multiple awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina.
The Panolian
Batesville, Mississippi
Serving Panola County since 1881, this community newspaper provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and legal notices to the residents of Batesville and the surrounding Mississippi region. It is recognized for its long-standing role as a primary source of civic information and its dedication to documenting the evolving history and daily affairs of the local area.
Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Serving as the primary source of local news for Vicksburg and Warren County since 1883, this publication offers comprehensive coverage of regional government, education, and community events. It remains a historic fixture of the Mississippi Delta, providing residents with essential daily reporting and a dedicated platform for local perspectives.
Wayne County News
Waynesboro, Mississippi
Serving as a primary source of local journalism in Waynesboro, Mississippi, this long-standing publication chronicles the civic life, community achievements, and regional developments of Wayne County. It functions as a vital record for local residents by providing focused coverage on government proceedings, scholastic sports, and historical happenings within the surrounding area.
Webster Progress Times
Webster, Mississippi
Red Hills MS News is a local news publication serving Webster and Choctaw counties in Mississippi. Formed by the merger of the Webster Progress-Times and the Choctaw Plaindealer, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, sports, and general interest stories for the Eupora and Ackerman areas.
Winona Times
Winona, Mississippi
The Winona Times is a weekly newspaper serving Winona, Mississippi, and Montgomery County. Established in the late 19th century, it provides local news, sports coverage, and community updates. The publication focuses on reporting matters of local interest, government activities, and regional events for its residents.
Winston County Journal
Louisville, Mississippi
Red Hills MS News is a local news publication serving Winston, Choctaw, and Webster counties in Mississippi. It provides comprehensive coverage of community events, government, sports, and local developments in Louisville and surrounding areas. The platform incorporates several historic regional titles, including the former Winston County Journal.
