Ruth Serven Smith - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists

Beats

Biography

Content

Total articles 961

• Available on paid plans

  Trump announces major student loan update for borrowers, Department of Education

  By Ruth Serven Smith Verified

  Mar. 21, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  Department of Education shutdown: Will you still have to pay your student loan? What about FAFSA?

  By Ruth Serven Smith Verified

  Mar. 20, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  At least 33 dead in massive US storm, new deaths reported in Kansas, Mississippi

  By Ruth Serven Smith Verified

  Mar. 16, 2025

As seen in

Company Info

AL.com

AL.com is a prominent digital news platform operated by Alabama Media Group, which is part of Advance Local Media. Alabama Media Group is recognized as one of the most innovative local media companies in the U.S. and is owned by Advance Publications. The group manages several digital brands, including AL.com, the AL Education Lab, and This is Alabama, along with electronic editions of major newspapers in Alabama. AL.com serves as the primary source for local news, sports, and entertainment in Alabama, attracting an average of 11 million monthly users. In addition to news coverage, Alabama Media Group offers digital marketing services, operates a film production group called Advance Originals, and manages national brands like It’s a Southern Thing. The company also produces a variety of newsletters and podcasts, enhancing its engagement with the community. AL.com has received significant accolades, including four Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting the quality of its journalism.