Top 10 Daily Alabama Newspapers by Circulation
Data as of August 2025
1. The TimesDaily
https://timesdaily.com
Based in Florence, the TimesDaily is the dominant daily newspaper in northwest Alabama, serving the Shoals area. It covers local news, sports, and business across Lauderdale and Colbert counties.
Daily Circulation: ~28,900
2. Dothan Eagle
https://dothaneagle.com
The Dothan Eagle serves Alabama’s Wiregrass region and parts of the Florida Panhandle. Founded in 1903, it remains a major source of regional news and still prints several days a week.
Daily Circulation: ~7,667
3. Montgomery Advertiser
https://montgomeryadvertiser.com
One of Alabama’s oldest newspapers, the Montgomery Advertiser was founded in 1829 and covers the state capital and central Alabama. It’s part of the USA TODAY Network.
Daily Circulation: ~8,735
4. Opelika-Auburn News
https://oanow.com
The Opelika-Auburn News is the primary newspaper for Lee County, home to Auburn University. It covers city government, education, college sports, and community events.
Daily Circulation: ~5,202
5. The Tuscaloosa News
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/
A Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, The Tuscaloosa News focuses on west-central Alabama and the University of Alabama. It has deep ties to college football coverage and regional affairs.
Daily Circulation: ~14,200*
6. The Anniston Star
http://www.annistonstar.com/
Family-owned since 1912, The Anniston Star serves Calhoun County and surrounding areas. Known for its editorials and political coverage, it now prints three times weekly.
Daily Circulation: N/A
7. The Decatur Daily
https://decaturdaily.com
Founded in 1912, The Decatur Daily is an independent newspaper serving north-central Alabama. It covers the Tennessee Valley region with a focus on local news and sports.
Daily Circulation: N/A
8. The Gadsden Times
https://gadsdentimes.com
The Gadsden Times covers northeast Alabama and the Coosa Valley area. Known for its civic reporting and local sports, it is part of the Gannett/USA TODAY Network.
Daily Circulation: ~5,000–10,000 (est.)
9. The Daily Home
https://dailyhome.com
Serving Talladega and St. Clair counties, The Daily Home focuses on local governance, community events, and education. It’s one of the oldest continuously operated newspapers in the state.
Daily Circulation: N/A
10. Daily Mountain Eagle
https://mountaineagle.com
The Daily Mountain Eagle is published in Jasper and covers Walker County and surrounding areas. It features local news, sports, and business relevant to Alabama’s coal country.
Daily Circulation: N/A