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Shreveport Times
NameShreveport Times
TypeDaily newspaper
OwnerGannett Company
Founded1871
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersShreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport Times. The Shreveport Times is a daily newspaper serving Shreveport, Louisiana, and is owned by the Gannett Company, a leading media conglomerate that also owns USA Today, The Indianapolis Star, and The Cincinnati Enquirer. The newspaper has a long history, dating back to 1871, and has been a major source of news and information for the Shreveport community, covering events such as the Red River Campaign and the Louisiana Hayride. The Shreveport Times has also been a key player in covering local and regional news, including the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers football, and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

● History

The Shreveport Times was founded in 1871 by William Thomas Eldridge, and has since become a staple of the Shreveport community, providing coverage of local and regional news, including the Battle of Mansfield, the Battle of Pleasant Hill, and the Red River Campaign. The newspaper has also covered major events such as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the 1904 World's Fair, and the New Orleans World's Fair. Over the years, the Shreveport Times has had several owners, including Gannett Company, which acquired the newspaper in 1976, and has also been a part of the Knight Ridder chain, which owned The Miami Herald, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The San Jose Mercury News. The newspaper has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, and has been recognized for its coverage of local and regional news, including the Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

● Ownership

The Shreveport Times is currently owned by the Gannett Company, a leading media conglomerate that owns several other newspapers, including USA Today, The Indianapolis Star, and The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Gannett Company has a long history of owning and operating newspapers, dating back to 1923, and has acquired several other newspaper chains, including Knight Ridder and Journal Communications. The Gannett Company is also a major player in the digital media industry, with a portfolio of online properties, including USA Today High School Sports, The Leaf-Chronicle, and The News-Star. Other notable owners of the Shreveport Times include William Thomas Eldridge, The Ewing Family, and The Shreveport Times Company, which was acquired by Gannett Company in 1976.

● Circulation

The Shreveport Times has a daily circulation of over 30,000 copies, and a Sunday circulation of over 40,000 copies, making it one of the largest newspapers in Louisiana, behind only The Times-Picayune and The Advocate (Baton Rouge). The newspaper is distributed throughout Shreveport and the surrounding areas, including Bossier City, Haughton, and Minden. The Shreveport Times is also available online, with a digital edition that can be accessed through the newspaper's website, and through mobile apps, such as Apple News and Google News. The newspaper's circulation has been recognized by several organizations, including the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Alliance for Audited Media.

● Awards

The Shreveport Times has won numerous awards for its coverage of local and regional news, including the Pulitzer Prize, the George Polk Award, and the National Headliner Award. The newspaper has also been recognized for its investigative reporting, including its coverage of the Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Shreveport Times has also won awards for its sports coverage, including the Associated Press Sports Editors award, and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association award. Other notable awards won by the Shreveport Times include the Edward R. Murrow Award, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, and the Peabody Award.

● Controversies

The Shreveport Times has been involved in several controversies over the years, including a lawsuit filed by the City of Shreveport over the newspaper's coverage of the city's financial crisis. The newspaper has also been criticized for its coverage of local and regional news, including its coverage of the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium and the Shreveport Convention Center. The Shreveport Times has also been involved in a controversy over its endorsement of local politicians, including Bobby Jindal and David Vitter. Other notable controversies involving the Shreveport Times include its coverage of the Ku Klux Klan and the American Civil Liberties Union.

● Content

The Shreveport Times covers a wide range of topics, including local and regional news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. The newspaper's coverage of local news includes the Shreveport City Council, the Caddo Parish Commission, and the Bossier Parish Police Jury. The newspaper's sports coverage includes the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers football, and the Shreveport Mudbugs. The Shreveport Times also covers entertainment and lifestyle topics, including the Shreveport Film Festival, the Louisiana Hayride, and the Mardi Gras celebrations in Shreveport and New Orleans. Other notable content covered by the Shreveport Times includes the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery, and the Shreveport Museum of Art.

Category:Newspapers published in Louisiana

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