Woodville Republican facts for kids
The Woodville Republican is a newspaper that comes out once a week. It is published in a town called Woodville, which is in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
This newspaper is very special because it is the oldest newspaper in Mississippi. It is also the oldest business that has been running without stopping in the state.
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What is the Woodville Republican?
The Woodville Republican is a local newspaper. It shares news and stories about the community. People in Woodville and Wilkinson County read it to stay informed.
How Old is the Newspaper?
The Woodville Republican started a long time ago in 1823. That makes it almost 200 years old! A person named William A. A. Chisholm began the newspaper.
The Name "Republican"
You might wonder about the name "Republican." It's important to know that the newspaper's name came before the modern Republican Party was formed. So, the newspaper's name has nothing to do with today's political party.
Who Owns the Newspaper?
A family called the Lewis family has owned and managed the Woodville Republican for a very long time. They took over the newspaper on June 7, 1879.
Current Editor
As of 2010, the editor of the newspaper is Andy J. Lewis. He helps decide what stories go into each issue.
When Does it Come Out?
New issues of the Woodville Republican are published every Wednesday. This means readers can get their weekly news update in the middle of the week.
