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The Advocate

The Advocate

Android Georges Media (NOLA, The Advocate)
3.6 Popularity

Addictive Louisiana news app with 24/7 updates

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Updated
April 17, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.spreedinc.providers.capitalcitypress.batonrougeadvocate

So here's my take on The Advocate - I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The 24/7 updates and ability to read the full digital newspaper are really handy. The interface looks clean and modern too. But it's not without its issues - the ads can get repetitive and the higher-level upgrades take forever. Still, if you want a one-stop shop for Louisiana news and info, this is a pretty good option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of news coverage for south Louisiana
  • Can read full digital newspaper edition
  • Alerts you to breaking headlines
  • Lets you save favorite stories
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • Upgrades and new features take a long time to unlock
  • Can get repetitive after using it for a while
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I’ve been using The Advocate for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that covers everything happening in south Louisiana – Baton Rouge, New Orleans, LSU sports, local politics, and more. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s going on in the area.

Here’s what you can do: You can read the latest news stories, get alerts on breaking headlines, and even read the full digital newspaper edition. There’s also the ability to share articles on social media and save your favorites for later. Took me a bit to figure out all the features but it’s pretty user-friendly overall.

Look, if you live in or around Louisiana, you’ll probably find this app really useful. It’s not perfect – the ads can get kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but it does a good job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out if you want to stay on top of local news and events.

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