Birmingham News

Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesEnglish

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.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN BIRMINGHAM

Serving central Alabama, the local media landscape is anchored by a historically dominant daily that operates under a digital-first model alongside specialized regional publications. The Birmingham News, founded in 1888 and owned by Advance Publications, serves as the primary paper of record. It is supplemented by the Birmingham Business Journal, which focuses on local economic developments, and UAB Kaleidoscope, the student-run newspaper for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Birmingham.