LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Hampton Chronicle Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hampton Chronicle is a newspaper published in Hampton, Indiana, United States. The paper covers news, sports, lifestyle, and opinion for Hampton and the surrounding area. hamptonchronicle.com serves as the domain for the online version of the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Mid America Publishing owns and publishes the Hampton Chronicle. Mid America Publishing publishes several community newspapers throughout Indiana. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Hampton Chronicle reports on news, sports, weather, crime, and lifestyle for the greater Hampton, Indiana region. Reporters demonstrate minimal bias when reporting local news, such as this Franklin County Community Foundation Awards $146,000 to Local Nonprofits. The newspaper and website do not publish national news, focusing on local news reporting.
Editorially, the Hampton Chronicle reasonably represents both sides. A review of op-eds demonstrates a reasonably low bias; however, slightly more op-eds favor the right. While more op-eds favor the right, liberal perspectives have fair representation; therefore, they earn a least biased rating on the right side of the scale. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Hampton Chronicle Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/20/2023)
Source: http://www.hamptonchronicle.com/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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