The Louisville Times

"The Louisville Times" was a newspaper that was published in Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded in 1884 as the afternoon counterpart to "The Courier-Journal," the dominant morning newspaper in Louisville and the commonwealth of Kentucky for many years. The two newspapers published a combined edition (as the "Courier-Journal & Times") on Sundays. Both newspapers were owned and operated by the Bingham family, headed for much of the 20th Century by patriarch Barry Bingham, Sr..

The "Times," which operated in the shadows of "The C-J" during most of its existence, nevertheless was a testing ground for many new ideas, usually involving design and typography. Another experiment under publisher Barry Bingham, Jr. was the idea of signed editorials. But like many other afternoon newspapers in America, circulation dwindled over the years as readers' lifestyles changed and television newscasts became more popular. [cite book|title=The Press of Kentucky: 1787-1994|year=1994|author=Towles, Donald B.|publisher=Kentucky Press Association|ASIN=B0006P81OQ]

In May 1986, the "Times" and the "Courier-Journal" were purchased by Gannett. At the time of purchase, the "Times" had a circulation of about 125,000, versus the "Courier-Journal" daily circulation rate of about 175,000 and Sunday rate of 323,000. By January 1987, it was announced that the publication of the "Times" would cease in favor of afternoon editions of the "Courier-Journal". The last issue of the "Times" was published on Saturday, February 14, 1987. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE4D61E3AF935A25752C0A961948260] The old "Times" banner is still displayed prominently on the outside of the "Courier-Journal" headquarters on West Broadway.

References

ee also

*History of Louisville, Kentucky