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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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Kiffin Rule Shakes SEC | Birmingham News
Lane Kiffin’s push to recruit NFL-eligible players has ignited a firestorm in college football, forcing the SEC to consider drastic new penalties—including…
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Aunt, Niece, and the Hidden Truth | Birmingham News
An aunt gets the go-ahead from her estranged brother to host his 17-year-old daughter, Ella, for a month—despite the distance and family tension. Abby urges…
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Golesh’s New Defense Mindset | Birmingham News
Auburn’s new head coach, Alex Golesh, is injecting fresh energy into the team—not just on offense but with a revamped defensive approach that’s already…
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Hurricane Dolly Rises Amid Coincidence | Birmingham News
A new tropical cyclone in the Atlantic is poised to become Hurricane Dolly — a name last used back in 2008, when the storm slammed into Texas with historic…
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Cities Struggling Most With Car Loans | Birmingham News
Car payments are crushing budgets in some U.S. cities—Rio Grande City, TX, tops the list with auto debt nearing 92% of median income. WalletHub’s analysis…
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Dolly Parton’s Last Song, Her Final Gift | Birmingham News
Dolly Parton’s vibrant spirit and timeless music have left an indelible mark on the world. Known for her warmth, generosity, and fearless artistic evolution —…
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Wedding Turns Violent Over Family Feud | Birmingham News
A Westlake wedding reception erupted into chaos Friday night as dozens of guests clashed in a violent brawl sparked by a long-standing family feud. Police…
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Death in Custody: Capital Murder Case Closes | Birmingham News
A 57-year-old man accused of capital murder in a deadly dispute over money has died in custody at Jefferson County Jail, sparking new questions as authorities…
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The Rise of Trent Seaborn | Birmingham News
Trent Seaborn, Alabama’s next big thing, is already rewriting the record books—10,488 passing yards and 107 touchdowns in high school, three state titles under…
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Student Magazines Fight for Free Speech | Birmingham News
Student editors at the University of Alabama are fighting back in federal court after their suspended magazines, “Alice” and “Nineteen Fifty-Six,” were shut…
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Koi Revolving Sushi Coming to Hoover | Birmingham News
Hoover’s about to get a sushi spin: Koi Revolving Sushi Bar is rolling into Riverchase Galleria with a conveyor belt food adventure — the first of its kind in…
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Heat, Storms, and Tropical Watch | Birmingham News
Weather’s heating up with scattered storms and thick fog in the Tennessee Valley, temps hitting 80s to 90s today — then a high-pressure ridge brings quieter…
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Saban Honors Holtz and Brown | Birmingham News
The Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation honored college football icons Lou Holtz and Mack Brown at the 2026 Nick Saban Legacy Award ceremony, a…
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ER Delays Hit Four Hours | Birmingham News
Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, with DCH Regional Medical’s ER hitting a four-hour wait time—nearly double the national average. With 196 patients and only 52…
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Sylacauga Intersection Lights Out | Birmingham News
A major crash in Sylacauga, Alabama, has knocked out traffic lights at the busy intersection of Highway 280 and James Payton Boulevard. A speeding truck…
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Walker County Lake Closing for Major Upgrades | Birmingham News
Walker County’s beloved public fishing lake is shutting down September 6th—your last day to cast a line before major upgrades begin. Expect a full…
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Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Warrior | Birmingham News
Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Warrior | Birmingham News
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Inmate Found Dead in Jefferson County Jail | Birmingham News
Inmate Found Dead in Jefferson County Jail | Birmingham News
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Alabama’s Fall Colors Might Be Muted | Birmingham News
Fall colors in Alabama might be muted this year, with the best hues heading north—where crisp nights and sunny days create vibrant displays. Southern Alabama…
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JSU Faces FBS Powerhouse in Season Opener | Birmingham News
Jacksonville State kicks off their FBS season against powerhouse North Dakota State, a team fresh off its move to the Mountain West and boasting ten FCS titles…
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Habitat Feed Social Rooftop Vibes | Birmingham News
Craving fresh, garden-to-table summer bites? Habitat Feed & Social at the Grand Bohemian Hotel is serving up seasonal delights like Summer Burrata with…
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Alabama vs Auburn Basketball Rivalry | Birmingham News
Alabama and Auburn are set to clash in a high-stakes, record-free exhibition showdown dubbed “The Feud presented by Shipt,” tipping off October 22nd at Legacy…
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Vandalism Targets Flock Safety Cameras | Birmingham News
Sylacauga’s new Flock Safety cameras—key tools for police tracking crime—are under attack, with two recent incidents showing escalating vandalism. Authorities…
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Coastal Rivalries Ignite Week Two | Birmingham News
Week two of Alabama high school football is heating up with explosive matchups and rising stakes. Mountain Brook, fresh off a dominant win, clashes for the…
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Affordability Tops Voter Concerns | Birmingham News
Voters in seven key Senate races are screaming about affordability—groceries, gas, healthcare—blasting every other issue out of the water. With over 56% now…
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Von Braun Center Gets $200M Upgrade | Birmingham News
Huntsville’s Von Braun Center is set to undergo a $200 million transformation, doubling its exhibit space and expanding ballroom capacity to host bigger…
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Social Security COLA Set to Rise | Birmingham News
Social Security’s COLA for 2027 is projected at 3.6%—a four-year high that could add $69 to the average monthly benefit, pushing it past $2,000. But don’t get…
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Prison Advocate Nikki D Arrested | Birmingham News
Nikki D, a 43-year-old prison advocate known for frequent visits to Alabama prisons, got busted on drug trafficking charges—nabbed with 305 grams of synthetic…
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Bessemer Election Drama and Big Changes | Birmingham News
Bessemer’s mayoral race is heating up as incumbent Kenneth Gulley and challenger Louise Alexander battle for the top spot, with results still shifting as 92%…
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Prison Visitor Arrested for Trafficking | Birmingham News
Alabama prison officials made a major bust, arresting a regular visitor—identified as Davenport—for allegedly smuggling drugs and contraband into the system…
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Alabama River Fish Kill Under Investigation | Birmingham News
Dead fish are washing up along a 17-mile stretch of Alabama’s Mulberry Fork River — a mass die-off involving redhorse, drum, striped bass, and rare southern…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Amid Controversy | Birmingham News
Dolly Parton’s passing sparked a wave of love and reflection, but also ignited debate over how some public figures honored her—especially when their tributes…
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Leaders to Legends: Building Future Icons | Birmingham News
Sixty high school juniors in Tuscaloosa are stepping into leadership roles this year through the second annual Leaders to Legends program — a powerhouse…
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Birmingham Man Arrested in July Shooting | Birmingham News
Birmingham police arrested 36-year-old Brian Clarke on Monday after he allegedly shot someone on Eastern Manor Lane back in July, leaving one person critically…
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Man Shot by Police in Ensley | Birmingham News
A 50-year-old man from Center Point, Otis Lee Phillips Junior, died after a tense confrontation with police in Ensley last Wednesday. The call began reporting…
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Weather Disrupts Hundreds of Flights | Birmingham News
Air travel chaos hit Wednesday as over 600 flights were delayed and 53 canceled, with Newark Liberty International Airport hardest hit. Weather—thunderstorms…
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St Peter’s New Church Breaks Ground | Birmingham News
St. Peter’s Anglican Church is building a stunning 28,000-square-foot campus in Birmingham’s Crestline Park — complete with a 500-seat sanctuary, youth…
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I-65 Bridge Crash and Detour | Birmingham News
A truck crash on I-65 South near Calera sent concrete crashing onto the highway, forcing a seven-hour lane closure. The southbound CR-87 bridge is now closed…
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Storms Roll In West Alabama | Birmingham News
Scattered severe storms roll into western Alabama today with wind gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and lightning—no tornadoes expected. The action peaks this…
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Tragic Crash on I-65 Kills Two | Birmingham News
At 5 AM on a Sunday, a deadly two-car crash on I-65 South near Green Springs Avenue in Birmingham claimed the lives of 24-year-old Erasmo David Matias and…
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Officer-Involved Shooting in Ensley | Birmingham News
A 50-year-old man named Otis Lee Phillips Junior lost his life in an officer-involved shooting on Avenue I in Ensley around 4 p.m. Monday. The Birmingham…
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Cosmic Vibes & Zodiac Energy | Birmingham News
Cosmic vibes are shifting—Aries, keep going even when results don’t come fast; Taurus, chill on others’ motives unless it hits you; Gemini, nudge for…
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Alabama Legislature Gets New Home | Birmingham News
After decades of operating out of a cramped, outdated highway department building, Alabama’s Legislature is finally getting its own dignified home — a sleek…
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Soundgarden Reunites with Taylor Momsen | Birmingham News
Soundgarden’s surviving members—Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd—are reuniting for a high-energy halftime show at the Seattle Seahawks’ home opener…
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Crimson Tide Throws Back to Glory | Birmingham News
The University of Alabama is reviving its football traditions with fan-powered nostalgia—think meat poles, pregame Rammer Jammer anthems, and Big Al on roller…
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Birmingham Approves Tall Tramont Project | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s City Council just approved a major zoning change for The Tramont, a luxury hotel and condo complex in Redmont Park set to rise 125 feet — a height…
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UA System Adapts to New State Law | Birmingham News
Alabama’s University System is rolling out major changes to comply with new state law — including mandatory post-tenure reviews for faculty and five-year…
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Supreme Court Clears Path for Mail-in Ballot Restrictions | Birmingham News
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for new mail-in voting restrictions just weeks before midterms, allowing the Postal Service to only send ballots to…
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Life Sentence Upheld for Alabama Murderer | Birmingham News
A 24-year-old Alabama man, Jadarrin Levoy Watkins, has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal 2018 murder of Greg Davison — a crime that unfolded when…
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Alabama’s DEI Law Reshapes Campuses | Birmingham News
State Rep. Danny Garrett argues Alabama’s divisive concepts law is successfully curbing radical ideologies and discriminatory campus practices, citing the…
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Alabama Court Upholds Life Sentence | Birmingham News
Alabama’s highest criminal court has upheld the life sentence for Breore Alferi Williams, convicted of murdering Robert Ragona in a 2021 apartment stabbing — a…
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Alabama's Camera Network and Gun Privacy | Birmingham News
Alabama’s new Flock Safety camera network is quietly turning every passing vehicle into a surveillance record — logging plates, times, locations, and even…
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Alabama Remote Workers Tax Relief | Birmingham News
Alabama just dropped a major tax update for remote workers: nonresidents earning wages from Alabama-based employers won’t be taxed on those earnings if they’re…
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Community Hubs to Boost Local Economies | Birmingham News
A bold new initiative is launching to supercharge local economies by building community hubs—vibrant, collaborative spaces where small businesses can thrive…
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Daily Horoscopes for Aries to Leo | Birmingham News
Aries, shine bright by deepening your connections and chasing your dreams—pushing yourself could unlock new income and joy. Taurus, slow down: gather intel…
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Scattered Storms Heatwave Ahead | Birmingham News
Scattered storms and heatwave ahead: Alabama braces for afternoon thunderstorms with a marginal severe risk, while highs creep into the low 90s. Similar humid…
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Gio Lopez Takes Over at Wake Forest | Birmingham News
Gio Lopez, the dual-threat QB with serious stats and a reunion connection to Wake Forest’s OC, is officially starting for the Demon Deacons — and he’s ready to…
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Roy Drinkard: Legacy of Service and Community | Birmingham News
Roy Drinkard, the nation’s oldest living Marine at 106, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, business, and community leadership. A WWII Marine, he…
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AP's College Football Dream Road Trip | Birmingham News
The AP’s 2024 college football dream road trip crisscrosses the nation in a 17-game whirlwind, kicking off with Washington State vs. Washington and hitting…
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When Family Support Becomes a Burden | Birmingham News
A family’s financial lifeline has turned into a crushing burden: for two years, a single mom and her kids have been living off her parents’ dime—covering cars…