Auburn Plainsman
Auburn, Alabama, United StatesEnglishServing 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.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ALABAMA
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.
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