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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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Blount County Sheriff Race in Flux | Birmingham News
Blount County’s Republican Party is urgently seeking a new sheriff candidate after current Sheriff Mark Moon abruptly dropped out of the race, leaving a…
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VA Sends Postcards to Boost Healthcare Sign-Ups | Birmingham News
Veterans, get this: The VA is mailing 3.8 million “Choose VA” postcards to help you enroll in healthcare — a service you’ve earned and deserve. With scams…
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Birmingham’s Big Screen Moment | Birmingham News
Big Hollywood just rolled into Birmingham — and it’s not just a movie, it’s a local economic boom. “The Rivals of Amziah King,” starring Matthew McConaughey…
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Brooks Nader’s Topless Boat Moment | Birmingham News
Reality star Brooks Nader sparked online debate after sharing a topless clip from a Sardinia boat trip, blurred for privacy — with her family, including her…
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Stockard Channing on Grief and Quiet Living | Birmingham News
Stockard Channing, 82 and living quietly in London, shares how grief reshaped her life after losing her longtime partner Daniel Gillham, embracing a slow…
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Anne Hathaway’s Pregnancy Bump Debated | Birmingham News
Anne Hathaway stunned at the “The End of Oak Street” premiere in a bold baby bump look—light blue crop top, cloak, low-rise jeans—but sparked internet frenzy…
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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in Atmore | Birmingham News
A tragic multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 near Bay Minette claimed the life of 66-year-old James Archie after his Hyundai Sonata collided with a Honda…
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Hanceville Police Corruption Fallout | Birmingham News
Hanceville’s police department is in freefall after two top officers face plea deals next Wednesday, stemming from the fatal overdose of a dispatcher and a…
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Alabama’s Quiet Special Primary | Birmingham News
Alabama’s special primary election drew a surprisingly low turnout, with just fifty voters at some polling places by midday—many unaware the election even…
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Jax State Moves to Align with New Law | Birmingham News
Jacksonville State University is rolling up its sleeves to comply with Alabama’s new House Bill 580, which reshapes how public universities govern faculty…
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Life Without Parole for Murderer Youit Jones | Birmingham News
A man named Youit Jones has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the brutal 2022 murder of Nathan Gemeinhart, whose body was found burned in a…
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Dr. Brooks’ Final Address and Legacy | Birmingham News
Dr. Lewis Brooks, the outgoing superintendent of Shelby County Schools, wrapped up his eight-year tenure with a powerful final address, celebrating major wins…
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Phoebe Bridgers Premieres Lost Weekend in Space | Birmingham News
Phoebe Bridgers drops her first solo album in six years, “Lost Weekend,” in a cosmic premiere at Huntsville’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center planetarium — paired…
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New Judge Under Ethics Probe | Birmingham News
Alabama Circuit Judge Tiffany McCord, newly appointed last year by Governor Kay Ivey, is under fire after the state Ethics Commission found her in violation of…
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Drunk Man Fires 30+ Rounds at Cops | Birmingham News
A man in Montgomery, Jarvis Bowers, faced serious charges after allegedly firing over thirty rounds at police officers during a routine contact—while…
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Le Creuset’s New Nectar Color Brings Warmth | Birmingham News
Le Creuset’s new Nectar color is pure golden hour magic—warm, honey-infused yellow that turns your kitchen into a cozy, inviting space. Available on everything…
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The Speyer Decision and Religious Liberty | Birmingham News
Five hundred years ago, a quiet but revolutionary decision at the First Diet of Speyer changed Europe’s religious landscape forever. When Emperor Charles V…
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Bellefonte Site Eyes SMR Future | Birmingham News
TVA is reviving talks to turn the long-dormant Bellefonte Nuclear Plant into a hub for next-gen nuclear power, eyeing GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 small modular…
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Nate Bargatze Brings Big Dumb Eyes to Auburn | Birmingham News
Nate Bargatze, the world’s highest-earning comedian and “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” is bringing his record-breaking “Big Dumb Eyes Goes to College” tour to…
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Massachusetts Expands Abortion Access | Birmingham News
Massachusetts just made waves by passing a sweeping abortion law allowing procedures up to birth, sparking fierce backlash from Alabama lawmakers who called it…
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The Color Project Reborn in Ensley | Birmingham News
A vibrant mural in downtown Ensley, The Color Project, is getting a stunning revival after a decade—thanks to new owners DMT and community partners. Painted in…
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Hoover Plans New Freestanding ER | Birmingham News
Hoover’s eyeing a new freestanding ER near Indian Springs—its third if approved—with smart traffic design to avoid neighborhood disruption, pending Shelby…
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City Steps In to Help Families Move | Birmingham News
Homewood City Council just dumped $25K to help residents vacate the unsafe Park at Buckingham apartments—here’s how you can help them move safely and securely…
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Owala’s S’mores Bottle Drops | Birmingham News
Owala’s new s’mores-themed FreeSip bottle is here — and it’s basically a giant, insulated 32-ounce water bottle designed to look like you’re holding a gooey…
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Regions Leadership Transition | Birmingham News
Regions Financial is undergoing a major leadership transition as longtime executive Dave Keenan, who’s spent over two decades shaping the company—from HR to…
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Cullman Schools Launch New Academic Year | Birmingham News
Cullman City Schools kicked off the new year with soaring academic momentum, thanks to record ACT scores and strong AP/ACAP results — all powered by a united…
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Jefferson County Real Estate Pulse | Birmingham News
Jefferson County saw 187 homes sell last week, averaging $433,814 with a median of $320,010—selling for about 2% below list price. The priciest? A Mountain…
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Mother Pleads Guilty in Daughter’s Fentanyl Death | Birmingham News
A shocking Alabama case: 25-year-old Farrah Bates pleaded guilty to her two-year-old daughter’s fentanyl overdose death, avoiding manslaughter but accepting a…
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Reggie Bannister, Phantasm Icon, Passes at 80 | Birmingham News
Reggie Bannister, Phantasm Icon, Passes at 80 | Birmingham News
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Williams Stays in Dallas for Big Money | Birmingham News
The Cowboys just handed out a massive three-year, over $100M extension to Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams, locking him up through 2030 and making him one of the…
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Hanwha Eyes Austal USA Takeover Amid Navy Contract Woes | Birmingham News
Austal USA, the Mobile shipyard poised for a major shakeup, faces a potential $1.05B–$1.2B cash takeover bid from Hanwha Defense USA — a move that could…
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Virgos Slow Down Before You Leap | Birmingham News
Virgos, slow down—cosmic advice for August 11, 2026 warns against rushing into change. Take your time to evaluate opportunities, trust your own path, and avoid…
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Jerney Kaagman: Voice of Dutch Rock | Birmingham News
Jerney Kaagman, the legendary frontwoman of Earth and Fire and a pioneering force in Dutch rock, has died at 79 after bravely battling Parkinson’s disease. Her…
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Beef Recall Alert: Florida and Texas | Birmingham News
Twenty-six thousand pounds of raw Argentine beef, distributed across Florida and Texas, is being recalled after failing to undergo mandatory USDA re-inspection…
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Man Dies in Jail Ahead of Trial | Birmingham News
A 53-year-old man, Gregory Lamar Johnson, died unexpectedly in his jail cell last Sunday, sparking an ongoing investigation. Found unresponsive at 11:17 AM, he…
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Severe Weather Watch for Eastern Alabama | Birmingham News
Severe weather watch alert for eastern Alabama today — a Level One risk means scattered storms with damaging winds, not tornadoes or hail, peaking in the…
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Atherton Tops Luxury Real Estate | Birmingham News
Atherton, California, has dethroned Fisher Island as the nation’s most expensive ZIP code, driven by its unbeatable access to Silicon Valley’s tech elite and…
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Mahjong’s Big Boom in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Mahjong’s exploding in Birmingham—yes, really! Once a quiet Chinese tile game, it’s now everywhere thanks to pandemic lockdowns. The city ranks 19th nationally…
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Alabama’s Heatwave Is Here to Stay | Birmingham News
Alabama’s sweltering summer just got a lot hotter — with mid- to upper-90s forecast across most of the state this week, and some areas potentially hitting 100…
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10 Games That Shape 2026 Playoff Race | Birmingham News
The road to the 2026 College Football Playoff is paved with ten pivotal games that could redefine playoff contenders, from early-season clashes like Ohio State…
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Fred Hoaglin Legacy in Football | Birmingham News
A football legend has passed away at 82 — Fred Hoaglin, Pro Bowl center for the Browns and championship coach with the Giants. Drafted in 66, he played 11…
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Central Alabama Cross-Country Powerhouses | Birmingham News
Central Alabama’s cross-country scene is heating up with elite talent emerging from powerhouse schools like Hoover, Hewitt-Trussville, Mountain Brook, and…
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Park at Buckingham Residents Evacuate | Birmingham News
Hundreds of residents at Park at Buckingham apartments are being urgently evacuated due to serious safety concerns — even though the city doesn’t own the…
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Coosa River: Beauty Amid Battle | Birmingham News
The Coosa River in Alabama is locked in a fierce battle for survival, threatened by toxic chemicals like PCBs and PFAS, alongside the looming impact of a new…
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Trey Garner Chooses Basketball Over Football | Birmingham News
Trey Garner, the six-foot-six dual-sport phenom from Fairhope, is leaving football behind to chase his basketball dreams at UAH—after averaging 15 points and 8…
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Trump’s Vaccine Order Shifts Parental Control | Birmingham News
President Trump just signed an executive order slashing the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 diseases, spacing out key shots like MMR…
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Sheriff Moon Steps Down for Family | Birmingham News
Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon is stepping down after 26 years of service, citing the emotional and physical toll of relentless online attacks and false…
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When Politicians Quote Scripture | Birmingham News
When Senator Tommy Tuberville started posting Bible verses on Facebook every Sunday, he didn’t expect a flood of criticism—mockery, skepticism, and even calls…
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Judge Rejects SPLC’s Vindictive Prosecution Claim | Birmingham News
A federal judge has rejected the Southern Poverty Law Center’s bid to dismiss its prosecution, ruling that the SPLC failed to prove the government’s case was…
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False Alarm Triggers School Lockdown | Birmingham News
Fort Payne High School went into lockdown Monday after a hoax call from someone claiming to be a student, armed and threatening harm—turning out to be a false…
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Alabama Graphite Plant Gets $25M Boost | Birmingham News
The President just announced a $25 million boost for Alabama’s Kellyton Graphite Plant — part of a $3 billion push to secure critical minerals at home. This…
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Heat Wave Builds, Tropical Threat Lingers | Birmingham News
Heat is about to crank up across the Deep South as a stubborn high-pressure ridge locks in scorching, dry conditions — temps climbing into the mid-90s with…
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Cory Wharton’s Off-Camera Struggles | Birmingham News
Cory Wharton’s rocky relationship with girlfriend Taylor Selfridge is hitting the spotlight after his “Cutthroat” confession that he found costar Izzy…
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The Great Stranger Address Debate | Birmingham News
Trying to address strangers politely? Miss Manners is on the hunt for the perfect neutral term—“friend,” “dear,” “Noble,” or even “Human” were all suggested…
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Supreme Court Weighs Religious Freedom in Zoning Case | Birmingham News
A quiet prayer group in Ohio has ignited a national legal firestorm, heading to the Supreme Court over zoning rules that threaten religious freedom. Daniel…
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Constitution Quarter Hits Circulation | Birmingham News
The U.S. Mint drops a new Constitution-themed quarter, the fourth in a 250th-anniversary series, featuring James Madison on the front and Independence Hall…
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Trader Joe's Lime Green Tote Goes Viral | Birmingham News
Trader Joe’s just unleashed a hype-worthy, full-size eight-gallon lime green insulated tote bag for $8.99 — and fans are going wild. Over a foot deep with a…
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Keychain Lasers Recalled for Safety | Birmingham News
Ten thousand keychain laser pointers are being recalled after button batteries inside can cause severe internal burns—or even death—if swallowed by kids. The…
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Farmer's Basket: Southern Meets Asian for Less | Birmingham News
Looking for cheap eats with big flavor? Farmer’s Basket in Hoover, Alabama, blends Southern comfort and Asian cuisine for under $15—think mac and cheese, fried…
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Alabama's Rushing Game Crisis | Birmingham News
Alabama’s QB battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell is getting all the buzz, but the real story? Their running game cratered last season—rushing yards…