Shreveport Times to change frequency of home delivery in March
The way people consume news is changing and growing in an increasingly digital world. As part of this evolution, the Shreveport Times will change the frequency of print delivery.
Starting March 26, the Times will no longer deliver a printed product on Saturdays. Instead, this paper will be part of the full digital replica edition, still filled with local news, advertising and features such as comics and puzzles.
This means subscribers will only have newspapers delivered to their homes six days a week — with the digital newspaper available every day.
“Our commitment to covering Shreveport and Bossier City has not changed, but as we focus on the future and adapting to the way people read news, we must grow and change as well," said Misty Castile, editor of the Times. "The tradition of print is still close my heart but that transformed into a robust multimedia news operation that delivers news and information online, through email and mobile apps."
"Our printed newspaper continues to be an important part of the Times and our future. This shift in delivery frequency reflects the changes we have seen in our subscriptions and from our advertisers."
For those not used to reading it, the digital replica — or e-Edition as it is often called — has the same look as the printed paper. Stories and photos can be clipped and saved as well as shared through social media, email or even printed on your local printer. You also have the ability to adjust the text size to make it easier to read.
As an added feature, Times subscribers will now have access to more than 200 replica editions from across the USA TODAY Network, as well as ad-free access to the USA TODAY Crossword puzzle.
If you are a print subscriber, you already have full digital access to shreveporttimes.com, which allows you to read news and sports updates all day -- along with subscriber-only stories, video and audio features. Subscribers also have 24/7 access to obituaries, legal notices, and classifieds on our website.
This decision will not impact news or sales staffing at the Times, but these teams will be more focused on continuing to deliver trusted news, digitally. Home delivery times for the other days of the week will not change.
"The most important thing for the Shreveport Times is to continue to meet the needs of Shreveport and Bossier City," Castile said. "We will always look for new ways to serve our loyal readers and businesses. You can help us continue to tell the stories of our community by subscribing and advertising."
Anyone with questions about the change can access their account at help.shreveporttimes.com/subscription-services or call customer service at 1-866-979-6397
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Shreveport Times to stop Saturday print delivery in March
