Screenshot of the BR Weekly Press website
With over four decades of dedicated service, The Baton Rouge Weekly Press stands as the premier minority newspaper in the Greater Baton Rouge area, catering to the public for more than 40 years. Each week, The Weekly Press reaches a vast readership of 60,000, and their distribution network continues to expand, encompassing over 380 distribution points. These strategic locations include State and Local Government buildings, Banks, Churches, Louisiana State University, Southern University, and schools and libraries in the East Baton Rouge Parish.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Baton Rouge, United States
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Baton Rogue, LA

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Health and well-being
Society and human rights
Ethnic minorities
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
National advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

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