Argus Observer vs Messenger

Join our community! Stay informed with the Argus Observer’s award-winning journalism. Learn about your neighbors, what’s going on with local governments, high school athletes, local, regional and national retailer promotions and issues affecting the place we call home.

The Messenger-Inquirer publishes seven days a week and is the primary daily newspaper serving Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Muhlenberg and Ohio counties in western Kentucky. Our mission is to be the pre-eminent information provider in the region that we serve. The newspaper has a long tradition of excellence in community journalism, having served the community since 1875. It is currently owned by Paxton Media Group, which has its headquarters in Paducah. The Messenger-Inquirer has consistently been recognized as one of the top papers in Kentucky, winning first place in the Kentucky Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest multiple years against the largest newspapers in Kentucky. The M-I news staff is among the best in Kentucky. The University of Missouri School of Journalism has named the Messenger-Inquirer as one of the nation’s top five small dailies. The American Society of Newspaper editors named the M-I one of the nation’s 14 best small dailies. Why you’ll love the Messenger-Inquirer app: REAL-TIME ALERTS: Be the first to know with instant notifications for breaking news, high school sports scores, and local updates. PERSONALIZED FEED: Customize your experience to follow what you care about most, from award-winning sports reporting to local government and community events. DIGITAL E-EDITION: Enjoy the familiar feel of the newspaper with full access to the daily E-Edition, optimized for your mobile device. EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Access local galleries, deep-dive features, and investigative reporting you won’t find anywhere else. Download today and stay informed with the best in local journalism. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/