Alabama Newspapers
Browse 60 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.
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Livingston, Alabama
Serving as the primary local news source for Livingston and the surrounding Sumter County area, this weekly publication provides essential community coverage with a history dating back to 1865. It is notable for its role as the county's legal organ, consistently documenting regional developments, local governance, and milestones for its rural Alabama readership.
Talladega Daily Home
Talladega, Alabama
The Daily Home is a daily newspaper serving Talladega and St. Clair counties in Alabama. Based in Talladega, it provides coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events. Now part of Consolidated Publishing, it continues to deliver news focused on the Coosa River Valley region.
Thomasville Times
Thomasville, Alabama
Serving the local community of Thomasville, Georgia, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, local government, and community events. It acts as a primary source of information for residents by focusing on issues that directly impact the daily lives and civic discourse of the surrounding area.
Times Journal
Fort Payne, Alabama
Serving DeKalb County since 1878, this publication provides local news, sports, and community coverage for the residents of Fort Payne and the surrounding Northeast Alabama region. It remains a key source for regional information, maintaining a long-standing tradition of documenting the civic life and historical developments of its local readership.
Tropolitan Troy University Student Newspaper
Troy, Alabama
The Tropolitan is the independent student-run newspaper of Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Established in 1926, it provides the campus community with local news, sports coverage, and opinion pieces. The publication serves as a training ground for student journalists while documenting university life and athletic achievements.
Troy Messenger
Troy, Alabama
Serving the residents of Pike County, Alabama, since 1866, this long-standing publication provides essential local news coverage and community reporting for the city of Troy and its surrounding regions. It remains a key historical record for the area, balancing traditional print heritage with a modern digital platform to keep its audience informed on regional government, education, and local events.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Serving as the primary source of news for West Alabama, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and University of Alabama athletics. With a history dating back to 1818, it remains a vital record of regional developments and maintains a long-standing journalistic presence in the Tuscaloosa area.
Valley Times News
Lanett, Alabama
Serving the Chambers County area of Alabama and parts of Georgia, this publication provides dedicated local news coverage and community reporting for the Chattahoochee Valley region. Its enduring presence as a primary source of regional information highlights its long-standing role in documenting the civic life and daily developments of these interconnected industrial communities.
Virtual Times
Huntsville, Alabama
Serving as one of the internet's earliest digital news portals, this publication has provided coverage of Huntsville and the surrounding Tennessee Valley region since 1994. It remains a notable piece of web history for its pioneering role in transitioning local community reporting to an online-only format during the mid-nineties.
Wetumpka Herald
Wetumpka, Alabama
The Wetumpka Herald is a local newspaper serving Wetumpka, Millbrook, Holtville, and Elmore County, Alabama. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, sports, and business developments. The publication focuses on local events and issues impacting residents within its primary service area in Central Alabama.
