Mountain Eagle
Whitesburg, Kentucky, United StatesEnglishFounded in 1907, this award-winning weekly newspaper serves as a vital chronicler of life, politics, and culture in Letcher County and the surrounding Appalachian region. It has earned national acclaim for its fierce independent journalism, particularly in its courageous coverage of coal industry corruption and environmental issues.
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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