The Woodville Republican is a weekly newspaper published in Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It is the oldest newspaper, as well as the oldest business, in continuous incorporated operation in Mississippi.
The Woodville Republican was established in 1823 by William A. A. Chisholm.Mississippi Department of Archives and History marker posted 1975 in front of the newspaper's office at 425 Depot Street, Woodville, MS 39669. The name predates, and is unrelated to, the present-day Republican Party.
The Lewis family has owned and operated the Republican since 7 June 1879."A Brief History of the Woodville Republican" (anonymous writeup furnished by the newspaper on 5 August 2010). As of 2010, the editor is Andy J. Lewis.Business card supplied by the newspaper. The mailing address is Post Office Box 696, Woodville, MS 39669. The telephone is (601) 888-4293; the fax line is (601) 888-6156. The e-mail address is [email protected]. Andy J. Lewis has served as president of the Mississippi Press Association. Issues of the Woodville Republican come out on Wednesdays.
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