Independent Appeal moves to online-only format

THE LARGEST newspaper in McNairy County, The Independent Appeal, announced on Dec. 28, 2022, that it is discontinuing its print edition.

In a sudden announcement, the owner of the Independent Appeal, Janet Rail, said the paper hoped to continue sharing news and has decided to go to an online only format.

The rising printing costs and the growing number of newspapers moving to an online format as well as readers is one of the reasons for the move. In addition to family health concerns.

The trend of newspapers moving to an online format is not uncommon in the industry. Many readers are accustomed to getting news on social media sites and newspapers across not clear or rational. You will say things you’ll later regret. When you are upset, always allow time to calm down before communicating

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Before speaking in-per- the country have moved to present more online options for readers. With this move, we hope to offer more local coverage on a daily basis and post news as it occurs offering better coverage overall.

We hope you will adapt with us as we move to better serve McNairy County in a different way. Telling our stories remains a priority.