Jacob Murphy

Jacob Murphy is a news reporter at 40/29. He joined the team in June of 2022 after graduating from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism. During his time at KOMU 8 News, Jacob worked as a reporter, producer, and anchor covering stories in mid-Missouri including the state capitol riots, severe weather, and daily local news. As a sports fan with family ties to Boston, he enjoys watching and playing sports as well as shows like Seinfeld in his free time. You can reach Jacob at jacob.murphy@hearst.com.

Biography:  https://www.4029tv.com/news-team/afa289df-ff2a-4de7-9673-4d40d49ea213

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • At least one tornado likely hit near Decatur
  • Commercial buildings in Rogers were destroyed by early morning storms
  • Parts of walls, roofs, and other debris lay in the street at Walnut St. and 24th St. in Rogers.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Tornadoes Strike Northwest Arkansas: Decatur, Rogers, and Claremore Suffer Extensive Damage

Tornadoes Strike Northwest Arkansas: Decatur, Rogers, and Claremore Suffer Extensive Damage

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Tornadoes struck Northwest Arkansas on May 25, 2024, leaving one person dead and extensive damage in Decatur, Rogers, and Claremore. Decatur was hit hardest with at least two tornadoes causing destruction to buildings and infrastructure. Emergency crews worked to assess the damage and provide assistance.