The Advocate traces its roots back to 1842 when it was founded as The Democratic Advocate with the goal of defeating local Whig party candidates. Over the years, it underwent several transformations and ownership changes. In 1909, Charles P. Manship Sr. and James Edmonds purchased the newspaper, then called The State-Times, forming Capital City Press. The Manship family ran the paper for generations until 2013 when John Georges and his wife Dathel acquired it, forming Georges Media Group. Today, The Advocate is owned by Georges Media Group, with John Georges as the owner, Dan Shea as the publisher, and Peter Kovacs as the editor. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Advocate covers a wide range of news topics including local and state politics, sports, business, crime, education, and community events. The newspaper serves several communities across south Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette. The Advocate has expanded its reach to include both print and online editions, offering readers comprehensive coverage of their local areas as well as national and international news through wire services. **One interesting fact**: Despite being a local newspaper, The Advocate has a rich history spanning over 175 years. It has survived numerous challenges, including the turbulent era of Huey P. Long's leadership in the 1920s and 1930s, when the newspaper maintained its independence and continued to publish objective news despite extreme pressure from Long's political forces.