The Warrensburg Star-Journal is a twice weekly newspaper in Johnson County, Missouri.
| Type | Twice weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Carpenter Media Group |
| Publisher | Jamila Khalil |
| Editor | Nicole Cooke |
| Sports editor | Joe Andrews |
| Founded | 1865 (Warrensburg Journal) 1883 (Johnson County Star) |
| Headquarters | 101 E. Market Street, Suite D Warrensburg, Missouri 64093  United States |
| Website | warrensburgstarjournal |
History
editThe paper traces its history to the Warrensburg Journal, which began publishing April 17, 1865, by James Douglas Eads—seven days after the end of the American Civil War and two days after the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Warrensburg, population of 1,000 at the time, did not have a newspaper.[1] Prior to the war, Eads, a church pastor, had published the Warrensburg Signal. In addition to his pastor and newspaper interests he was also a physician and ran a hotel.[2][3]
On October 6, 1876, it became the Journal-Democrat after merging with the Warrensburg Democrat, which had started in 1871.[1] In 1907, Wallace Crossley became the publisher. On February 6, 1913, it became the Star-Journal after merging with the Johnson County Star founded in 1883 by J.M. Coe.[1][4] William and Avis Tucker bought the paper in 1947. William Tucker died in 1966 and Avis owned the paper until 2007 when it was sold to NPG.[1]
Over time, the Daily Star-Journal changed from a daily publication to a weekly publication on Fridays in 2020.
In October 2020, the paper was purchased by the Sedalia Democrat, under parent company Phillips Media Group. At that time, the name was changed from Daily Star-Journal to Star-Journal to reflect its weekly publishing.[5][6]
In September 2021, the Star-Journal brought back the Tuesday print edition. The Star-Journal's print edition is now published twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays.[7]
In August 2024, Phillips Media Group sold the newspaper to Carpenter Media Group.[8]
Notable staff
editAmong its reporters was Bill Dedman, who won a 1989 Pulitzer Prize.[9] Thomas Benton Hollyman was a photographer. James C. Kirkpatrick started his reporting career at the paper.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Star-Journal offers colorful history of community involvement - Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal - Warrensburg, MO". Dailystarjournal.com. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ "James D. Eads". Archived from the original on 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ^ Irle, Lisa (2002). Warrensburg, Missouri - Google Books. ISBN 9780738520360. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ Stevens, Walter Barlow (2008-01-23). Missouri the center state: 1821-1915 - Google Books. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ "Phillips Media Group acquires Daily Star-Journal". Warrensburg Star-Journal. October 2, 2020. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Phillips Media buys Warrensburg newspaper". St. Joseph News-Press. 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Star-Journal's Tuesday print edition to return". Sedalia Democrat. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Carpenter Media Group acquires 16 titles and print facility from Phillips Media Group". Editor & Publisher. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Brennan, Elizabeth A.; Clarage, Elizabeth C. (1958-10-12). Who's who of Pulitzer Prize winners - Google Books. ISBN 9781573561112. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ Congress (U.S.) (2003). Congressional Record, V. 144, Pt. 1, January 27, 1998 to February 13, 1998. U.S. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160679773.