Serving Alabama’s communities through award-winning journalism

al.com logo

AL.com is Alabama’s largest news site, providing up-to-the minute coverage of the news from around the state. Our journalists cover breaking news as it happens and dig into the state’s most pressing issues through award-winning investigative reporting and smart commentary. We deliver up close analysis on college football, basketball and more and bring the state together with stories that highlight what we all love about Alabama. Find us at AL.com, in the app store and on social media platforms.

The Lede is a new daily e-edition that publishes in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile combining the most important features from our newspapers with deeper reporting on local issues – in an easy-to-read format. In each city-specific edition, you’ll find the most important local, statewide and regional news of the day along with sports coverage, a selection of national stories, obituaries, advice columns, interactive puzzles and comics.

Alabama Education Lab journalists are dedicated to reporting that helps K-12 students get the best education possible. They examine policies, analyze best practices, identify solutions to problems, and celebrate the work that students, teachers and our communities are doing to move us forward – one student at a time.

This is Alabama celebrates our state by sharing stories about the reasons we love to call Alabama home: the people, natural wonders, good food, innovation, interesting places to visit, events and so much more. Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube or sign up for our weekly newsletter here.

People of Alabama features the faces and stories of people from all walks of life who call Alabama home. We started sharing these photos in celebration of Alabama’s 200th year, and more than 800 people later, we’re still traveling to every corner of the state to share inspiration from everyday Alabamians. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.