Ashland Independent is rated Left-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Ashland Independent as slightly Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Ashland Independent is a newspaper published in Ashland, Kentucky. dailyindependent.com is the associated website covering local, national, crime, and lifestyle news.
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Funded by / Ownership
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. owns The Ashland Independent. They presently publish more than 100 newspapers in the USA. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Ashland Independent covers crime, sports, entertainment, and politics for the Ahsland, Kentucky, region. Local news is reported through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Agreement puts wheels in motion for Greenup County ambulance service. The Associated Press and the CHNI news service cover national and international news.
Editorially, a review of Op-Eds reveals a reasonable balance with more favoring the left. The news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning bias through endorsements and op-eds.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Ashland Independent as slightly Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/20/2023) Updated (09/19/2025)
Source: https://www.dailyindependent.com/
Last Updated on September 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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