Top 10 Daily Alabama Newspapers by Circulation

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1

The TimesDaily

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

timesdaily.com
2

Dothan Eagle

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 prints seven days a week.
Daily Circulation: 7,657

dothaneagle.com
3

Montgomery Advertiser

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: 13,870

montgomeryadvertiser.com

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4

Opelika-Auburn News

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

oanow.com
5

The Tuscaloosa News

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

tuscaloosanews.com
6

The Anniston Star

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

annistonstar.com
7

The Decatur Daily

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

decaturdaily.com
8

The Gadsden Times

The Gadsden Times covers northeast Alabama and the Coosa Valley area. Known for its wide reporting and local sports, it is part of the Gannett/USA TODAY Network.
Daily Circulation: 5,000–10,000 (est.)

gadsdentimes.com
9

The Daily Home

Covering Talladega and St. Clair counties, The Daily Home focuses on local government, community events, and education. It’s one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the state.
Daily Circulation: N/A

talladegahome.com
10

Daily Mountain Eagle

The Daily Mountain Eagle is published in Jasper and covers Walker County and surrounding areas. It features local news, sports, and business relevant to daily circulation in Alabama.
Daily Circulation: N/A

mountaineagle.com

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*Data as of February 2025