RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate the Prentiss Headlight Right-Center Biased based on 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: RIGHT-CENTER (2.8)
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 Prentiss Headlight is a newspaper published in Prentiss, Mississippi. The paper covers local, national, crime, and sports news.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Prentiss Headlight is owned by Carpenter Media Group, which publishes over 100 community papers in the United States. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Prentiss Headlight primarily covers local news, sports, weather, and entertainment through the use of local journalists. Articles and headlines use minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Ballots set for June municipal elections; both mayors unopposed. The Associated Press typically serves national and international news.
Editorially, the Prentiss Headlight labels its opinion section appropriately, with more op-eds favoring the right. In general, the Prentiss Headlight is factual with a right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Prentiss Headlight Right-Center Biased based on 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 02/10/2025)
Source: https://www.prentissheadlight.com/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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