Nicholls Worth

United StatesThibodaux, Louisiana, United StatesEnglish

Serving the student body and faculty of Nicholls State University, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and student life in Thibodaux. As the university's primary independent voice, it acts as a vital platform for student journalism while documenting the evolving history and culture of the campus community.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN LOUISIANA

French and Spanish colonial roots shaped early Gulf Coast journalism, establishing a press tradition that evolved into a network of influential metro dailies and rural weeklies. The historic Times-Picayune in New Orleans, now operating under Georges Media Group, remains the most recognized publication. In the capital, the Pulitzer-winning Baton Rouge Advocate serves as the flagship daily for the same locally owned company. Further north, the Alexandria Town Talk operates under Gannett, while the American Press serves readers around Lake Charles. The state also supports a historic African American press, highlighted by the long-running Louisiana Weekly. Paperboy indexes 49 Louisiana newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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