In 2002, Mississippi had 23 daily newspapers: 9 morning dailies and 14 evening dailies. There were 18 Sunday papers in the state. The state's leading newspaper is in Jackson, owned by the Gannett Co.: the Clarion–Ledger, a morning daily with a weekday circulation of 95,584 (114,223 Sunday). Other leading dailies with approximate 2002 circulation rates are:
AREA | NAME | DAILY | SUNDAY |
Biloxi-Gulfport | Sun Herald | 47,100 | 55,582 |
Tupelo | Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal | 34,332 | 34,332 |
A monthly, Mississippi Magazine, is published in Edwards, and a bimonthly, Mississippi: A View of the Magnolia State, is published in Jackson.