Houma Courier
Houma, Louisiana, United StatesEnglishServing the residents of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, sports, and community events in southeastern Louisiana. With a history dating back to 1878, it serves as a primary source of local journalism for the Bayou Region, offering both print editions and an expansive digital platform.
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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