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The “Missouri Times” publisher has purchased the Jefferson City “News-Tribune" the "Fulton Sun" and the "California Democrat." Faughn Media made the announcement during a Monday news conference in Jefferson City. Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the three newspapers have a good subscriber base and that continuity is important. He says he loves newspapers and is a consumer of them and that owning newspapers is good business. Mr. Faughn also pledges to continue publishing the three newspapers in central Missouri. He also addressed Monday's article in tjhe "Missouri Independent" which outlines Faughn's past. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the article is a "hit piece" and says progressive reporters hate him, even though he treats legislative Democrats fairly: