LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Tuscaloosa Thread as least biased based on minimal editorializing of news content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Tuscaloosa Thread is a local news website based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The website covers local news, weather, politics, and crime for the area.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Tuscaloosa Thread is owned by Townsquare Media, a publicly traded company. According to OpenSecrets, Townsquare Media has made political contributions exclusively to Republican candidates and causes. The publication’s revenue model includes digital advertising and sponsorships.
Analysis / Bias
The Tuscaloosa Thread provides local news coverage for Tuscaloosa, AL, and the surrounding area through its team of reporters. Articles and headlines often do not use loaded emotional language, such as this: Joe Eatmon Unseats Matthew Wilson in Runoff for Tuscaloosa Council Seat. Information is typically properly sourced. They do not cover national news.
Editorially, the Tuscaloosa thread does not have a dedicated op-ed page. However, they do report political news with minimal bias, such as this Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Re-Elected to Sixth Term Leading City. In general, they report factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate the Tuscaloosa Thread as least biased based on minimal editorializing of news content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/17/2025)
Source: https://tuscaloosathread.com/
Last Updated on April 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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