Alabama Newspapers
Browse 64 newspapers from Alabama, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
Tracing its roots to the early 19th century, southern print media is characterized by heavy modern chain consolidation among its major metropolitan dailies. Readership is historically anchored by Advance Local publications like The Birmingham News and the Mobile Press-Register, which recently shifted to digital-first formats, alongside the Gannett-owned Montgomery Advertiser, founded in 1829 to serve the capital. The regionally significant Anniston Star has long maintained a reputation for independent editorial leadership in the eastern counties. Serving specialized audiences, historic Black publications such as The Birmingham Times continue a long tradition of chronicling local African-American communities. Paperboy indexes 64 Alabama newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Advertiser Gleam
Guntersville, Alabama
Serving the Marshall County region since 1957, this community publication delivers localized news, sports coverage, and legal notices to residents of Guntersville and its surrounding areas. It remains a primary source of record for the community, focusing on hyper-local government affairs, school district updates, and neighborhood events.
Alabama Messenger
Birmingham, Alabama
Serving the Birmingham metropolitan area, this publication provides readers with a focused selection of local news, community updates, and editorial content. It is recognized for its historical commitment to delivering regional reporting that connects residents to the civic and social developments within Alabama's largest city.
Alabaster Reporter
Alabaster, Alabama
Serving as a primary news source for the city of Alabaster, Alabama, this publication focuses on local government, school sports, and community events within Shelby County. It provides residents with hyper-local journalism that emphasizes civic engagement and the cultural happenings of the surrounding suburban region.
Alex City Outlook
Alexander City, Alabama
The Alexander City Outlook is a local news publication serving Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, and Coosa County in Alabama. It covers breaking news, community events, local government, business updates, and sports. As part of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc., it provides comprehensive coverage of issues affecting the Central Alabama region.
Andalusia Star News
Andalusia, Alabama
Serving the residents of Covington County, this long-standing community publication provides essential local coverage of news, sports, and events throughout the Andalusia area. It is distinguished by its deep-rooted history as a primary source for regional journalism, fostering civic engagement through its consistent focus on hyper-local issues and public announcements.
Anniston Star
Anniston, Alabama
Serving Calhoun County and the surrounding areas of East Alabama, this publication has been a cornerstone of local journalism since its founding in 1869. It is widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of investigative reporting and its commitment to providing in-depth coverage of regional political, social, and economic issues.
Atmore Advance
Atmore, Alabama
Serving the community of Atmore, Alabama, since 1928, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and regional updates for Escambia County residents. It acts as a primary source of information for its audience, documenting the town's social, political, and economic development throughout the decades.
Auburn Aumnibus
Montgomery, Alabama
Serving the greater Montgomery area, this publication functions as an independent student-led journal that provides critical commentary on local issues and regional affairs. It is notable for its commitment to alternative, long-form journalism that challenges mainstream perspectives while fostering academic discourse within the community.
Auburn Plainsman
Auburn, Alabama
Serving as the independent student-run voice of Auburn University, this publication provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural coverage to the campus community and the surrounding city. Established in 1893, it has grown from a literary magazine into a multi-platform outlet recognized for its rigorous student journalism and deep engagement with the university’s unique traditions.
Birmingham Business Journal
Birmingham, Alabama
The Birmingham Business Journal provides comprehensive local business news, data, and networking events for the Birmingham, Alabama area. Part of the American City Business Journals network, it covers industries including finance, healthcare, and real estate, serving as a vital resource for regional professionals and decision-makers.
Birmingham News
Birmingham, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of news for central Alabama since 1888, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, sports, and community issues. It remains a foundational journalistic institution in the region, currently operating as a digital-first outlet under the Advance Local media network.
Brewton Standard
Brewton, Alabama
Serving the community of Brewton and Escambia County, Alabama, this publication has provided local news, sports coverage, and community updates since its founding in 1887. It remains a key source for regional information, focusing on local government, school events, and the stories that shape daily life for residents of its rural readership area.
Call News
Citronelle, Alabama
Serving the residents of Citronelle and northern Mobile County, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of community events, school athletics, and government affairs. It is recognized as a longstanding fixture in the region, offering a dedicated platform for hyper-local news that connects the small-town community.
Cherokee County Herald
Centre, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Centre and the surrounding Alabama region, this weekly publication has chronicled community developments and regional history for over a century. It maintains a dedicated focus on grassroots reporting, providing residents with essential updates on civic affairs, sports, and local human interest stories.
Choctaw Sun Advocate
Gilbert Town, Alabama
The Choctaw Sun-Advocate is a local weekly newspaper based in Gilbertown, Alabama, serving Choctaw County and the surrounding communities. It provides coverage of regional news, high school sports, local government updates, and community events, along with national headlines and an electronic edition for its subscribers.
Clanton Advertiser
Clanton, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Chilton County, this publication has provided consistent community coverage and regional reporting since its founding in 1892. It functions as a vital record for the area, focusing on local government, high school athletics, and events that shape the identity of the Clanton community.
Clarke County Democrat
Grove Hill, Alabama
Serving the residents of Grove Hill and the surrounding region since 1856, this weekly publication stands as one of Alabama's oldest continuously operating newspapers. It provides essential local coverage, including community news, obituaries, and public records, acting as a vital chronicle of history and daily life for Clarke County citizens.
Cleburne News
Heflin, Alabama
The Cleburne News is a local news publication based in Heflin, Alabama, serving the residents of Cleburne County. As a subsidiary of The Anniston Star, it provides coverage of local government, community events, high school sports, and other regional news of interest to the local community.
Crimson White
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Crimson White is the student newspaper of the University of Alabama, serving the Tuscaloosa community since 1894. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, student government, local events, and university sports. The publication is recognized for its long-standing role in reporting on academic and community affairs.
Cullman Sense
Cullman, Alabama
The Cullman Tribune is a local news publication based in Cullman, Alabama. It provides comprehensive coverage of Cullman County, including breaking news, sports, education, and community events. Originally established as a traditional print newspaper, it now maintains a significant digital presence serving residents and surrounding areas.
Cullman Times
Cullman, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Cullman County, Alabama, this publication has chronicled community events and civic developments since its founding in 1901. It maintains a dedicated focus on regional reporting, sports, and local government affairs to keep its readership informed about matters affecting their immediate area.
Daily Mountain Eagle
Jasper, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Walker County, Alabama, this publication has provided regional coverage and community reporting since its founding in 1872. It is notable for its enduring role as a central information hub for the Jasper area, documenting the social and industrial evolution of the region for over 150 years.
Daily Sentinel
Scottsboro, Alabama
The Daily Sentinel is a community newspaper serving Scottsboro and Jackson County, Alabama. Published several times weekly, it provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports updates, and community events. The publication remains a primary source of information for residents in the Tennessee Valley region of North Alabama.
Decatur Daily
Decatur, Alabama
Serving the North Alabama region since 1912, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for Decatur and its surrounding Morgan County area. It remains a key source of investigative journalism and public information for local residents, maintaining a significant presence as one of the state's established regional daily newspapers.
Demopolis Times
Demopolis, Alabama
The Demopolis Times is a community newspaper serving Demopolis and Marengo County, Alabama. Established in 1904, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and community events. The publication is part of Boone Newsmedia and remains a primary source of information for the Black Belt region.
Dothan Eagle
Dothan, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of news for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, this publication has provided local reporting and community coverage since its founding in 1908. It maintains a significant regional footprint by focusing on the issues, agriculture, and public affairs that shape the lives of residents in Dothan and its surrounding counties.
Enterprise Ledger
Enterprise, Alabama
The Enterprise Ledger is a community newspaper serving Enterprise, Alabama, and the surrounding Wiregrass region. Now a section of the Dothan Eagle, it provides local coverage of municipal government, schools, sports, and civic events, maintaining its focus on the interests and residents of the Enterprise area.
Eufaula Tribune
Eufaula, Alabama
The Eufaula Tribune is a local newspaper serving Eufaula and Barbour County, Alabama. It provides coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. Now part of the Dothan Eagle network, it continues to focus on the unique interests of the Eufaula area.
Florence Times Daily
Florence, Alabama
Serving as the primary news source for Alabama’s Shoals region, this publication maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism dating back to its establishment in 1890. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school athletics, and regional events, functioning as an essential information hub for residents of Lauderdale and Colbert counties.
Franklin County Times
Russellville, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Russellville and the broader Franklin County area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and high school athletics. With a legacy spanning over a century, the newspaper remains a central platform for reporting on the daily developments and cultural interests of this northwest Alabama community.
Gadsden Messenger
Gadsden, Alabama
Serving the Etowah County area, this publication provides local news coverage with a focus on community events, regional politics, and human-interest stories. It is recognized as a longstanding source of information for Gadsden residents, maintaining a traditional community-journalism approach to keeping the public informed.
Gadsden Times
Gadsden, Alabama
Serving Etowah County since 1867, this daily publication remains the primary source for local news, regional sports, and community coverage in Gadsden, Alabama. It is notable for its deep-rooted history in the region and its ongoing commitment to documenting the civic and cultural life of the surrounding Tennessee Valley area.
Greenville Advocate
Greenville, Alabama
Serving Butler County, Alabama, since 1865, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a long-standing tradition as a primary source of news and public record for residents throughout the Greenville area.
Hartselle Enquirer
Hartselle, Alabama
Serving as the primary news source for Morgan County, Alabama, this publication has provided local journalism and community coverage to the Hartselle area since 1887. It maintains a dedicated focus on regional events, school sports, and local government affairs to keep its readership informed about the people and developments shaping their hometown.
Huntsville Times
Huntsville, Alabama
Serving the Tennessee Valley region since 1910, this publication is the primary source for news and investigative reporting in Alabama’s largest metropolitan area. It maintains a strong digital presence through its affiliation with the statewide Alabama Media Group, focusing on local government, community interests, and the region's prominent aerospace and technology sectors.
JSU Chanticleer
Jacksonville, Alabama
The Chanticleer is the student-operated news publication of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Established in 1934, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, sports, and features. The outlet serves as a primary source of information for the university community and offers students practical journalism experience.
Madison County Record
Madison, Alabama
The Madison County Record is a local news publication serving Madison, Alabama. It provides coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and public records. The publication also produces lifestyle magazines and includes obituaries, classifieds, and public notices relevant to the Madison County region.
Mobile Register
Mobile, Alabama
Established in 1813, this publication stands as Alabama's oldest newspaper and serves as a primary source of news and investigative journalism for the Gulf Coast region. It operates as a key component of the state’s digital-first news network, focusing on local politics, sports, and community reporting for the diverse population of Mobile and its surrounding areas.
Monroe Journal
Monroeville, Alabama
Serving Monroe County since 1866, this publication provides local news coverage and community reporting for a region globally recognized for its deep literary heritage. It remains a primary source of information for residents by focusing on civic affairs, regional history, and the unique cultural identity of Monroeville.
Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery, Alabama
Serving as the primary daily newspaper for Alabama’s capital, this publication is recognized for its extensive coverage of state politics and civil rights history, including its award-winning investigative reporting on the region's legacy of racial injustice. It remains a key source of local news and community advocacy for the Montgomery metropolitan area.
Montgomery Independent
Montgomery, Alabama
Serving as the digital presence for Alabama’s capital region, this news outlet provides comprehensive coverage of local government, politics, and community events. It acts as a primary source for regional reporting, connecting Montgomery residents to the broader network of Alabama's most prominent statewide news platform.
Moulton Advertiser
Moulton, Alabama
Serving Lawrence County since 1893, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events. It remains a primary source of news for residents of Moulton and the surrounding Alabama region, maintaining a focus on the specific interests of its rural readership.
News Courier
Athens, Alabama
Serving the residents of Limestone County, Alabama, this publication has provided local news, sports, and community coverage since its founding in 1890. It remains a key source of information for the Athens area, balancing daily reporting with a long-standing commitment to documenting regional history and public affairs.
Opelika Auburn News
Opelika, Alabama
Serving the East Alabama region, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates tailored to the residents of Opelika and Auburn. It is notably recognized as the primary source for reporting on the university-centered community and the evolving economic landscape of Lee County.
Pelham Reporter
Pelham, Alabama
This publication serves as a primary source for local news, community events, and regional updates specifically tailored to the residents of Pelham, Alabama. As a key segment of a broader county-wide news network, it provides essential coverage of municipal government, school athletics, and local affairs to keep the suburban population informed and connected.
Piedmont Journal
Piedmont, Alabama
Serving as a localized source of information for the Piedmont, Alabama community, this publication provides dedicated coverage of regional news, sports, and civic happenings. It functions as a key record of local developments, maintaining a traditional community focus that connects residents to the ongoing history and activities of their town.
Randolph Leader
Roanoke, Alabama
Serving Randolph County since 1893, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news to the residents of Roanoke and surrounding areas. It is notable for its long-standing role as the primary source of record for the community, maintaining a dedicated focus on local civic developments and human-interest stories.
Sand Mountain Reporter
Albertville, Alabama
Serving the residents of Marshall County, Alabama, this publication has provided local news, sports coverage, and community updates since its founding in 1952. It remains a primary source of information for the Sand Mountain region, focusing heavily on regional events, school athletics, and local government developments.
Selma Times Journal
Selma, Alabama
Serving as a vital source of local news for Alabama’s Black Belt, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of the historic city of Selma and surrounding Dallas County. It is particularly noted for documenting the region's significant civil rights legacy while maintaining a focus on contemporary community issues, local governance, and regional sports.
Shelby County Reporter
Columbiana, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of local news for Alabama’s most populous county, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of government, sports, and community events throughout the Columbiana area. With a heritage dating back to 1880, it remains a vital touchstone for residents by focusing exclusively on regional developments and the people who shape life in Shelby County.
