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Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Birmingham News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Birmingham, Alabama—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Birmingham…
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Bryce Cain’s Late Switch to Defense | Birmingham News
Auburn’s Bryce Cain is making a bold late-season pivot from offense to cornerback — and the coaches are all-in. With the team stacked at receiver, moving Cain…
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Birmingham Downtown Thriving in 2026 | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s downtown is on fire—new data shows it’s powering the city’s economy with 35% of all jobs, 32% of business licenses, and 40% of restaurants…
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Fire Hits Jaws Souvenirs on Thomas Drive | Birmingham News
A major fire erupted Friday morning at Jaws Souvenirs, a beloved tourist hotspot on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, forcing road closures and emergency…
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Barricaded Resident and Shooting in Chilton County | Birmingham News
Barricaded Resident and Shooting in Chilton County | Birmingham News
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Dimon Foundation Boosts Alabama HBCUs | Birmingham News
Twelve million dollars from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation is fueling a historic push to strengthen HBCUs, with Alabama leading the pack—four schools…
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CPK’s Automated Pizza Machines | Birmingham News
California Pizza Kitchen is launching a bold new frontier with T-ROC Global, deploying 1,000 automated pizza vending machines nationwide in just three…
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Gas Prices Hit Record High in August | Birmingham News
Gas prices hit a record high in August, averaging $4.109 per gallon — up 3 cents from last week, 9 cents from July, and a shocking 97 cents from last year…
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Trader Joe's Apple Cider Donuts Return | Birmingham News
Trader Joe’s is bringing back their legendary apple cider donuts—fluffy, cinnamon-sugar-coated, and made with real apple cider from a family bakery in western…
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Jonas Brothers Tour Tickets Now On Sale | Birmingham News
Jonas Brothers are back with “The Burning Up Tour All Over Again” — and Birmingham fans, this one’s for you! The trio hits Legacy Arena on Friday, October 9th…
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Gee's Bend Quilter Wins National Craft Award | Birmingham News
Loretta Pettway Bennett, a Gee’s Bend quilter, has been honored with a $100,000 Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation Award, cementing her legacy as an artist whose…
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Reid Charged in Moore’s Murder | Birmingham News
A chilling homicide investigation has erupted in Cordova, Alabama, after a 59-year-old woman, Sandra Moore, was found dead — prompting the Alabama Law…
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Jessie Cave’s OnlyFans Lifeline | Birmingham News
Jessie Cave, once known as Lavender Brown from Harry Potter, candidly shares how she turned to OnlyFans after struggling financially post-franchise—revealing…
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Game Day Tailgating on a Budget | Birmingham News
Game day doesn’t have to drain your wallet—plan smart, split the cost, and shop like a pro. Coordinate with your crew for a potluck-style spread, assign one…
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Suttles Arrested Twice Amid NIL Scandal | Birmingham News
Robert Aaron Suttles, Director of Content for Yea Alabama, found himself in legal chaos after being arrested twice in quick succession: first for human…
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Tragic Crash on I-459 Claims Life | Birmingham News
Tragic Crash on I-459 Claims Life | Birmingham News
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Barricaded Subject in Verbena | Birmingham News
Barricaded Subject in Verbena | Birmingham News
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University Tacos Closing Downtown | Birmingham News
University Tacos’ downtown Fifth Avenue spot is closing for good on August 28 after just two years — but don’t panic, the original University Boulevard…
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Frigidaire Makes Chewable Ice at Home | Birmingham News
Frigidaire just dropped a countertop nugget ice maker that churns out 44 pounds daily, delivers ice in as little as 10 minutes, and fits right on your…
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AIDB Leadership Change Amid Audit Concerns | Birmingham News
After 30 years leading Alabama’s premier institute for the deaf and blind, Dr. Dennis Gilliam is stepping down — not by force, but by mutual agreement with the…
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Neutrogena Apologizes for Cutting Hayden Panettiere | Birmingham News
Neutrogena has issued a heartfelt apology for cutting ties with Hayden Panettiere in 2015 after she openly discussed her postpartum depression — a decision she…
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Alabama Sees Scattered Storms Today | Birmingham News
Alabama braces for scattered severe storms today, with a Level 1 out of 5 risk bringing isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and…
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Bham Now's 10-Year Community Rise | Birmingham News
Bham Now, born from Birmingham’s decade-long renaissance, started as a small intern team and exploded into a powerhouse with 25 full-time staff, reaching half…
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Mary G. Montgomery and Brewbaker Tech Kick Off | Birmingham News
Mary G. Montgomery football returns for their season opener under new head coach Alex Page, battling through probation, a suspended coach, and non-playoff…
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Boddie Tournament Kicks Off Volleyball Season | Birmingham News
High school volleyball explodes this weekend with the 44th Juanita Boddie Tournament at Hoover’s Finley Center — 80 teams, including top-ranked squads like…
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17 New Homes in Birmingham This Week | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s real estate scene just got a major upgrade with 17 brand-new homes hitting the market—ranging from a jaw-dropping $3.5M estate on Greenbrier Ridge…
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Alabama HS Football Season Starts Wild | Birmingham News
Alabama’s high school football season kicked off with chaos—games halted by exploding transformers, freak weather, and even a 35-0 shutout that got called off…
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2026 Leaf Color Forecast by Region | Birmingham News
Leaf peepers, buckle up—The Old Farmer’s Almanac just dropped its 2026 forecast and it’s a wild ride across the country. Up north, Maine and Vermont blaze…
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Dora High Grieves Two Lost Students | Birmingham News
Dora, Alabama, is in mourning after two high school students died by suicide within days of each other — Justin Bailey and Olivia Savage — following a third…
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When Friendship Turns Cold | Birmingham News
A friendship frays as Rosie, once a devoted friend who sewed and brought meals, suddenly disappears—ignoring health crises, skipping baby showers, and breaking…
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High School Football Recap August 20 | Birmingham News
High school football exploded on August 20, 2026, with dominant shutouts and nail-biting finishes across the state. Cleveland crushed Susan Moore 37-0, Cordova…
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Hoover High School Closes Amid Threat | Birmingham News
Hoover High School closed abruptly after a threatening message arrived—just like schools across the country have been hit with similar hoaxes. Authorities…
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Alabama Walk-On Wins $9.25M Defamation Verdict | Birmingham News
A jury in Tuscaloosa just awarded Kai Spears, a walk-on Alabama basketball player, $9.25 million after the New York Times falsely claimed he was at the scene…
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Mother, Child, and Drugs in Courthouse | Birmingham News
In a shocking Alabama courtroom security bust, two adults face serious charges after marijuana and meth were found in a car parked near a courthouse—while a…
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Jason Wilson, Alabama’s Brewing Visionary, Passes | Birmingham News
A beloved Alabama brewery founder and community leader has died at 46. Jason Wilson, visionary behind Back Forty Beer Company and Gadsden city councilman…
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Alabama Court Upholds 40-Year Sentence | Birmingham News
Alabama’s highest criminal court has upheld the 40-year sentence for Joshua Ellis Washington, convicted of murdering a 4-year-old boy in a brutal apartment…
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Libraries Face Book Censorship Push | Birmingham News
Alabama’s public libraries are caught in a funding tug-of-war over book content, as state officials push for stricter rules on materials deemed inappropriate…
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Senator Orr Pushes for License Plate Camera Reform | Birmingham News
State Senator Arthur Orr is back in the fight to regulate automated license plate readers, calling for a serious public reckoning after years of stalled…
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Gurley Sentenced to Life for Daphne Shooting | Birmingham News
Joseph Kaynen Gurley, convicted of a brutal Easter Sunday shooting in Daphne that killed one man and wounded another, faces life in prison—with parole…
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Aaron Suttles Back in Jail | Birmingham News
Aaron Suttles, former “Yea Alabama” content director, is back in jail after his bond was revoked following a DUI arrest just two days after he was charged with…
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Former Board Members' Lawsuit Dismissed | Birmingham News
A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed by two ousted Birmingham Water Works board members, calling their complaint an “impermissible…
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Funding Local Businesses for Real Growth | Birmingham News
A bold new initiative is injecting over $50,000 into struggling local businesses to help them recover and thrive—more than just cash, it’s a year-long…
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Hoover High Closes Due to Threat | Birmingham News
Hoover High Closes Due to Threat | Birmingham News
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Government Spends $5.7B on Delivery Giants | Birmingham News
The government just poured $5.7 billion into delivery giants FedEx, UPS, and Polar Air Cargo—each getting massive contracts to handle federal shipping both…
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SouthPoint Bank Under Regulatory Pressure | Birmingham News
SouthPoint Bancshares is racing against the clock with 60 days to deliver a detailed plan to stabilize its capital and meet future financial needs—after…
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Family Milestones and Gift Boundaries | Birmingham News
Family milestones and gift overload collide in this heartfelt episode: one listener juggles sibling resentment over a mom’s 100th birthday bash, wondering if…
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Alabama Sportswriter in Legal Mess | Birmingham News
Alabama sportswriter Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, is in legal hot water after being arrested twice in quick succession—first for soliciting prostitution on July…
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Alabama High Football Week One Chaos | Birmingham News
Alabama’s high school football season exploded with action as 27 games kicked off, featuring thrilling wins like Thompson’s 41-14 rout of Central-Phenix City…
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Alabama Pension Battle Heats Up | Birmingham News
Alabama’s political race heats up as Democratic candidate Doug Jones accuses Republican Tommy Tuberville of wanting to privatize the state’s massive $42…
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Times Pays After Wrongful Reporting | Birmingham News
A jury in Alabama awarded $9.25 million to former college basketball player Kai Spears after The New York Times wrongly reported he was at the scene of a fatal…
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Alabama High School Football Back | Birmingham News
High school football’s back in Alabama, and the local buzz is electric—WVTM 13’s “High School Huddle” is live at every stadium, delivering real-time scores…
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Unity on the Field, Safety in the Community | Birmingham News
Birmingham City Schools launched the Unity Football Classic to turn game day into a powerful message of safety, connection, and sportsmanship—showcasing how…
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Alabaster Fire Dept Plans for Growth | Birmingham News
Alabaster’s fire department is racing ahead of the city’s growth, strategically planning new and relocated stations to ensure lightning-fast emergency response…
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Judge Rejects Birmingham Water Board Lawsuit | Birmingham News
A federal judge in Birmingham has dismissed a lawsuit from two former water board members who challenged the state’s takeover of the utility and its rebranding…
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Reset Your Family Finances Before School | Birmingham News
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reset your family finances—dig into real spending data, start saving for holidays now, and have a calm money chat…
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District Eight Gets $100K Boost | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s District Eight is set to receive a $100,000 boost for neighborhood upgrades, with residents able to apply for up to $25,000 in…
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ALDOT to Replace Two Old I-59 Bridges | Birmingham News
ALDOT is set to replace two aging bridges on I-59 in St. Clair County, built in the 1960s and now too narrow and deteriorated for modern traffic — construction…
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Tuscaloosa Heat Wave Strains AC Repairs | Birmingham News
Tuscaloosa’s sweltering heat wave—100 degrees every day since Saturday—is turning AC repairs into a full-blown emergency. Ben Singh of Just Right Heating and…
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Councilman Wilson Dies, Wife May Replace Him | Birmingham News
District Five Councilman Jason Wilson has died after a cardiac arrest, leaving Gadsden in mourning. Mayor Craig Ford praised Wilson as a visionary public…
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Wondrea Gilmore: Legacy Beyond the Stage | Birmingham News
Wondrea Gilmore, a beloved alumna and 74th Miss Miles College, left an indelible mark on campus through her vibrant involvement in the marching band, choir…
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Dimon Foundation Boosts 12 HBCUs | Birmingham News
Twelve HBCUs, including four in Alabama, just landed a $12 million lifeline from the Dimon Foundation through UNCF—$1 million each to build permanent…