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The Courier-Journal is a daily newspaper based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1868, it covers Louisville, Kentucky, and surrounding communities, with reporting on state and local government, politics, business, sports, and public affairs. The paper has historically been an influential source of news and political coverage in Kentucky.
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What newspapers were merged to create The Courier-Journal?
In 1868, the Louisville Journal, Louisville Courier, and Louisville Democrat were merged into the Courier-Journal. That merger gave Louisville a newspaper with roots in several major local titles.
What does The Courier-Journal cover beyond Louisville?
The paper reports on Kentucky government, courts, business, education, sports, and public affairs, not just Louisville city news. Its coverage is useful for readers following the wider Commonwealth of Kentucky.
What was The Louisville Times relationship with The Courier-Journal?
The Louisville Times was an afternoon companion edition launched by the Courier-Journal in 1884. The two titles were also published jointly for some Sunday and holiday issues.
How far back can a reader search The Courier-Journal online?
The Library of Congress catalogs an electronic Courier-Journal resource covering 1869 onward. It separately lists the Louisville Courier-Journal title from 1868 to 1869, which helps explain gaps in older archives.
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