Note 2 - Mergers and Acquisitions (Details) - Pro Forma Results of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Pro Forma Results of Operations [Abstract]
Net operating revenue	$ 132,586	$ 394,727
Income (loss) from continuing operations	3,873	7,177
Income from continuing operations attributable to Media General	$ 4,213	$ 7,484
Income from continuing operations per share - basic and assuming dilution (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.08

The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period, which is attributable to the parent.

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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 805

-SubTopic 10

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-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (h)(2)-(3)

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