Note 2 - Merger Transaction (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)
Current assets acquired	$	89,425
Property and equipment		183,362
Other assets acquired		24,563
FCC broadcast licenses		359,400
Definite lived intangible assets		214,080
Goodwill		487,223
Deferred income tax assets recorded in conjunction with the acquisition		49,725
Current liabilities assumed		(66,372	)
Long-term debt assumed		(701,408	)
Pension and postretirement liabilities assumed		(165,904	)
Other liabilities assumed		(39,908	)
Total	$	434,186

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2013		2012
Net operating revenue	$	543,833	$	602,335
Net income		12,254		34,554
Net income attributable to Media General		12,226		32,265
Earnings per share - basic and assuming dilution		0.14		0.36