Reaching people. Making a difference.
Since 1948, RadioAlabama, which started as WMLS-AM, has served East Central Alabama by connecting people with the news, music, sports, weather, and community information that matter most close to home. Headquartered in Sylacauga, Alabama, we operate a family of local radio stations and digital media platforms that reach listeners across Talladega, Clay, Coosa, Randolph, and surrounding counties every day.
Reaching people. Making a difference. It’s more than our slogan, it’s the commitment that guides everything we do. Every broadcast, every local news story, every high school sporting event, every community partnership, and every business we help connect with local customers reflects that commitment.
Whether you’re tuning in on the radio during your morning commute, reading breaking news online, listening through our mobile app, or following a local high school football game on Friday night, RadioAlabama is committed to delivering content created for the communities we proudly serve.
Who We Serve
RadioAlabama serves listeners throughout East Central Alabama, including communities across Talladega, Clay, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Calhoun, and surrounding counties, with strong local coverage in Sylacauga, Childersburg, Talladega, Alexander City, Ashland, Lineville, Auburn, Opelika, Lake Martin, and neighboring communities.
Every station in our family is programmed with local listeners in mind, providing a unique mix of music, news, weather, sports, public affairs, and community information designed specifically for the region.
What We Do
RadioAlabama is more than a collection of radio stations.
Our team produces:
- Local news coverage
- Severe weather information
- High school sports broadcasts and live play-by-play
- Local podcasts and interviews
- Community event coverage
- Public service programming
- Business spotlights
- Local government reporting
- Music programming across multiple formats
Our digital platforms extend that coverage far beyond the radio dial with daily news updates, podcasts, videos, social media, and streaming audio available wherever our audience goes.
Local News You Can Trust
Strong communities deserve strong local journalism.
Through SylacaugaNews.com and our radio stations, we provide daily local coverage of city government, schools, business, public safety, sports, community events, and breaking news throughout East Central Alabama. We believe local journalism should be accurate, timely, and relevant to the communities it serves.
East Central Alabama’s Home for High School Sports
Local sports have always been part of who we are.
RadioAlabama Sports proudly provides extensive coverage of high school athletics throughout the region, including live football, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer, along with feature stories, recruiting news, podcasts, and coach interviews.
For thousands of families, alumni, and fans, we help bring hometown sports to listeners wherever they are.
A Legacy That Continues to Grow
RadioAlabama traces its roots to 1948 with the launch of WMLS in Sylacauga.
Over the decades, the company has grown alongside the communities it serves while embracing new technology and new ways for audiences to stay connected.
In 2020, RadioAlabama relocated its headquarters to a modern multimedia facility in downtown Sylacauga, expanding its ability to produce local news, sports, podcasts, video, and digital content while continuing its long tradition of serving East Central Alabama through local radio.
Today, RadioAlabama continues to invest in local journalism, community storytelling, and technology that keeps listeners connected wherever they are.
Listen Anywhere
Listeners can enjoy RadioAlabama programming in several ways:
- Over the air on our family of local radio stations
- Live streaming through our website
- Through the RadioAlabama mobile app
- On compatible smart speakers
- Through podcasts available on major platforms
Whether you’re at home, at work, traveling, or following your hometown team from across the country, RadioAlabama is always within reach.
Meet the People Behind RadioAlabama
Great local media starts with local people.
Our team includes experienced broadcasters, journalists, sports broadcasters, producers, sales professionals, and community leaders who live and work in the same communities they serve.
Their local knowledge, relationships, and commitment help ensure RadioAlabama remains a trusted source of information and entertainment throughout East Central Alabama.
Visit our Meet the Team page to learn more about the people behind our stations.
Helping Local Businesses Grow
For years, businesses throughout East Central Alabama have partnered with RadioAlabama to reach local audiences.
Our advertising and marketing services combine broadcast radio, digital advertising, social media, streaming audio, sponsored content, podcasts, video, and event marketing to help businesses connect with customers across multiple platforms.
Whether you’re a small local business or a regional organization, our team works to develop marketing strategies built around your goals and your audience.
Learn more on our Advertise With Us page or contact our sales team to discuss how RadioAlabama can help your business reach East Central Alabama.
Connect With RadioAlabama
Whether you’re looking for local news, your favorite music, hometown sports, community events, or marketing solutions for your business, we’re glad you’ve chosen RadioAlabama.
For more than 75 years, RadioAlabama has informed, entertained, and connected the communities of East Central Alabama. We look forward to continuing that tradition for generations to come – Reaching people. Making a difference.

