AL.com

Yes, the app has a 'My Teams' section where you can select your favorite teams, like Alabama football or the Trash Pandas. Once set, you'll see their scores and top stories without having to sift through unrelated news.

Absolutely. The app sends useful, non-spammy breaking news alerts for things like traffic jams, water main breaks, or severe weather. Many users find these alerts faster than social media or group chats.

This is a known issue on some Android devices, like the Pixel 7, where articles with heavy images or comments can cause brief stuttering. A quick fix is to close the app and reopen it, or try clearing the app cache in your phone's settings.

Unfortunately, full-screen video ads are a common frustration. You can try using the app's reader mode if available, or consider upgrading to an ad-free subscription if the app offers one. Otherwise, closing the ad and tapping the article's back button usually helps you return to your spot.

AL.com covers news from across the state—Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, and more—all in one place, unlike the Birmingham News app which focuses only on one city. It also has handy features like team tracking and weather, but its ads can be more intrusive than some competitors.