The Times-Picayune

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The Times-Picayune is a major daily newspaper in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was originally published as The Picayune in 1837, named for the price of an issue, which was about six and a quarter cents. The word "picayune" itself refers to a small coin and can also mean something petty or trifling.1

In the latter half of the 19th century, New Orleans had several newspapers, but through consolidation, the Times-Picayune is now the city's only major daily publication. Competitive journalism is maintained by the city's television and radio stations.2

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Louisiana
Cultural life
The New Orleans Times-Picayune, one of the state’s oldest newspapers, has the largest circulation in Louisiana. There are about 20 other dailies published in the state. Louisiana is well served by numerous radio stations and nearly three dozen television stations.
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune, one of the state’s oldest newspapers, has the largest circulation in Louisiana. There are about 20 other dailies published in the state. Louisiana is well served by numerous radio stations and nearly three dozen television stations.
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New Orleans
Cultural life
…only one major daily, the Times-Picayune. The city also has weekly newspapers, trade publications, college journals, and regional magazines of considerable circulation. Competitive journalism is kept alive among the city’s television and radio stations.
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…only one major daily, the Times-Picayune. The city also has weekly newspapers, trade publications, college journals, and regional magazines of considerable circulation. Competitive journalism is kept alive among the city’s television and radio stations.
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