A century ago this month, Louisvillians picked up a copy of The Courier-Journal and learned the newspaper had been sold. The new owner was Robert Worth Bingham, a 46-year old attorney, former circuit court judge and occasional politician.
His purchase launched a print and broadcast media empire that shaped the commonwealth for nearly 70 years, until the Bingham family sold the newspaper to Gannett in 1986.
Bingham’s story is one of humble roots and international prominence, of heartbreak and scandal. This week, WFPL is broadcasting a three-part documentary looking at Bingham’s life and recognizing the centennial.
