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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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Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wedowee Utility Audit Raises Questions | Birmingham News
A fresh audit has uncovered troubling financial and governance issues at Wedowee’s utility board—raising alarms after two decades of smooth operations. Mayor…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Ex-Corrections Officers Now Behind Bars | Birmingham News
Two former Blount County corrections officers, now behind bars, face felony murder and assault charges after an inmate died following a taser incident while in…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Flowers and Skulls: A Weekly Ritual | Birmingham News
Every week, I buy fresh flowers to sit beside my replica skull on the bathroom shelf — a quiet ritual that turns mortality into meaning. The fading blooms…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Survives Assassination Attempt | Birmingham News
Two years after the惊魂未定 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are rallying behind the former…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AEA Elections Still Based on Race | Birmingham News
Alabama’s education union is quietly using race as a voting criterion—yes, really. Despite claiming neutrality, their election documents secretly label…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tuberville Vows Prison System Overhaul | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville is threatening a full-scale overhaul of Alabama’s Department of Corrections if elected governor, promising to tackle systemic failures…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Darline Graham Steps Into Senate Seat | Birmingham News
Darline Graham Nordone is set to step into her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, with Governor Henry McMaster officially announcing the move—backed by…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burglary Turns Deadly in Pickens County | Birmingham News
A chilling twist unfolded in Pickens County when a Sunday morning burglary led detectives to a double homicide. Suspect George Birmingham, arrested during the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Genesis Reid Search Ends Without Remains | Birmingham News
The search for missing two-year-old Genesis Reid at the Enterprise landfill ended without finding remains, but authorities praised the operation’s execution…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Elmore County Schools Address Teacher Allegations | Birmingham News
Elmore County Public Schools is investigating a formal complaint filed in July regarding alleged inappropriate behavior by an employee, emphasizing their…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Yeti Pace Purple Launch Breakdown | Birmingham News
Yeti’s new Pace Purple colorway is here to turn heads — and keep your gear chilled. This bold, vibrant purple with cool blue accents hits top outdoor…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Homecoming Moon: Embrace the Paradox | Birmingham News
The Homecoming Moon invites you to embrace the paradox of growth—finding your path often means returning to what feels like home. This new moon, aligned with…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover Park Complex Declared Public Nuisance | Birmingham News
Hoover City Council slams The Park at Hoover apartment complex with a public nuisance label after years of water woes, mold, and safety concerns — but the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover’s $200M Expansion Set to Transform Community | Birmingham News
Hoover’s City Council just approved a $200 million Phase Two expansion for Stadium Trace Village, fueled by $28 million in tax incentives and set to create 500…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover Apartments Declared Public Nuisance | Birmingham News
Hoover City Council just slapped The Park at Hoover Apartments with a public nuisance designation — a major move after two years of neglect, unsafe conditions…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Officers Face Fatal Taser Charges | Birmingham News
Two former corrections officers in Blount County face felony murder and second-degree assault charges after allegedly repeatedly tasering a vulnerable inmate…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Senator Graham’s Death: Aortic Dissection Explained | Birmingham News
Senator Lindsey Graham’s death is now believed to be caused by an aortic dissection — a life-threatening tear in the main artery of the heart — though…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bank Robber on Motorcycle Escapes | Birmingham News
Springville PD is hunting a brazen bank robber who struck at PNC Bank midday, donned a helmet and jacket, and fled on a mystery motorcycle wrapped in…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Staycation Fun Without Screens | Birmingham News
Summer doesn’t have to mean screens—turn your backyard into an adventure zone! Experts from UAB share how to keep kids active and learning without leaving…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham BOLD Program Opens for Applications | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s BOLD program is calling for bold ideas to boost local economic growth, resilience, and mobility—up to $1.5 million available for 2027-2028…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!From Roses to Rings | Birmingham News
In a sweet, serendipitous meet-cute at a UCA campus in 2005, James hands a rose to Jalentha—thinking it’s just a friendly gesture—only to spark a whirlwind…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama’s Mixed Bag: Livability vs. Cost | Birmingham News
Alabama’s ranked among the nation’s worst places to live, scoring a D-minus in quality of life due to weak worker protections, lack of mental health resources…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day Returns | Birmingham News
Chick-fil-A is bringing back Cow Appreciation Day on July 14th — the first time since 2019 — where dressing like a cow gets you a free entree, celebrating 80…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!RMC Becomes Baptist Health Calhoun | Birmingham News
RMC Health System in Anniston is rebranding as Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital starting October 1, officially joining the Baptist Health Network under Orlando…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bishop Charged After Animal Abuse | Birmingham News
A shocking animal cruelty case unfolded when a 38-year-old man, Delmetrius Bishop, was arrested after authorities responded to a tip about two malnourished…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky Split | Birmingham News
Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky, comedy power couple and longtime spouses, are reportedly parting ways after 18 years — quietly, amicably, and with zero…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sheriff’s Investigation at Madison Place | Birmingham News
Deputies flooded Madison Place Apartments on Shoal Run Trail with flashing lights, sparking neighborhood concern — but officials quickly assured everyone it…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Road Closes Due to Ground Collapse | Birmingham News
Jefferson County crews discovered a dangerous sub-grade subsidence under Rocky Ridge Road at its intersection with Dolly Ridge Road, forcing an emergency lane…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cash App Pays Alabama Over $600K | Birmingham News
Cash App is paying $600K to Alabama as part of a $46M multi-state settlement over alleged failures in fraud prevention and user transparency — money going to…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Search Ends Without Genesis | Birmingham News
After a 40-day, 10-million-pound landfill search involving hundreds of law enforcement and volunteers, the Enterprise Police Department concluded they didn’t…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tom Herman Returns to College Football | Birmingham News
Tom Herman’s back in college football, joining Florida State’s staff under Mike Norvell after a whirlwind career that took him from Ohio State’s offensive…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Officers Indicted in Inmate Death | Birmingham News
Two former corrections officers at Blount County Detention Center face felony murder and second-degree assault charges after the death of 23-year-old inmate…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Blocks DCH From Avoiding Lawsuit | Birmingham News
A judge just rejected DCH Health Care Authority’s bid to dodge a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the tragic May 12 shooting of hospital employee Ada Doss…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Carlee Russell Mystery Lingers | Birmingham News
Three years later, the Carlee Russell case still haunts Hoover PD Chief Nick Derzis—and for good reason. After vanishing for 49 hours, Russell reappeared…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Calhoun Hospital Rebrands in 2026 | Birmingham News
Get ready for a major healthcare milestone: Starting October 1, 2026, RMC Health System will officially become Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital, marking a bold…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Project Marvel's Secret Deal Sparks Concern | Birmingham News
A massive new data center project, Project Marvel, could demand 1,200 megawatts of power—enough to power nearly 760,000 Alabama homes. Environmental groups…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover PD Shifts to 12-Hour Days | Birmingham News
Hoover PD is flipping the script on patrol shifts—switching from 8-hour to 12-hour days to give officers every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off, boosting…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Green Returns to Birmingham | Birmingham News
John Green’s back with a YA thriller called “Hollywood Ending,” and he’s bringing the magic to Birmingham on Sept. 23 at the historic Alabama Theatre — a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham’s New Culinary Incubator Launches | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s culinary scene just got a major boost with the launch of a new $1M+ Culinary Training Kitchen Incubator, set to open downtown in the former Booker…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama’s Back-to-School Tax Break | Birmingham News
Alabama’s big back-to-school sales tax holiday is here this Friday through Sunday — and it’s bigger than ever. Over 300 cities and counties are dropping sales…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tubby Smith Enters Hall of Fame | Birmingham News
Tubby Smith, the winningest coach in college basketball history, is officially headed to the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026 — and for good reason. In…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shelby County Targets Domestic Violence | Birmingham News
Shelby County’s Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its fight against domestic violence, naming it a top public safety priority and launching a new court-backed…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham’s Newest Shops & Closures | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s business scene is heating up with fresh spots popping up everywhere—from a nonprofit-run thrift shop in Springville helping trafficking survivors…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rocky Ridge Road Emergency Lane Closure | Birmingham News
Traffic on Rocky Ridge Road at the Dolly Ridge intersection is slowed to one lane due to a critical foundation shift—officials are urging drivers to slow down…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!PNC Bank Incident in Springville | Birmingham News
PNC Bank Incident in Springville | Birmingham News
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham BOLD Funding 2027 | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s BOLD funding is back—this time with up to $1.5 million for 2027-2028 to supercharge local economic growth. Since 2018, the program has awarded…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cash App Settles Fraud Claims | Birmingham News
Block’s Cash App is paying $45 million after 46 states accused it of misleading ads claiming bank-level fraud protection — while letting users open accounts…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Huntsville Unveils First City Scatter Garden | Birmingham News
Huntsville is set to unveil its first-ever scatter garden at Maple Hill Cemetery, a serene new space for families to honor loved ones who chose cremation…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Florence Officer Charged in Domestic Violence | Birmingham News
A Florence police officer, Asa Belew, has turned himself in facing two domestic violence charges after his ex-girlfriend alleges he slapped her twice—once…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ice-T Returns Full Force for Season 28 | Birmingham News
Ice-T’s reduced role on Law & Order: SVU Season 27 wasn’t a goodbye—it was a strategic move to make room for Kelli Giddish’s return to the main cast. The…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ED Launches Anti-Predator School Initiative | Birmingham News
The Department of Education is launching a bold new national initiative to crack down on sexual predators in K-12 schools, demanding that federally funded…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Montgomery's $375M Dilemma | Birmingham News
Montgomery’s $375 million civic center gamble hangs in the balance as city leaders face a tough choice: build flashy new venues first to attract visitors and…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Figures Warns Redistricting Threatens Black Power | Birmingham News
Congressman Shomari Figures warns that Alabama lawmakers are attempting to dilute Black voting power in the state’s second congressional district, a move he…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Guide | Birmingham News
Alabama’s big sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, July 17th, through Sunday, July 19th—letting you buy school supplies, clothes, books, and computers tax-free…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tuberville Defends Data Centers Amid National Backlash | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville is doubling down on his support for data centers in Alabama, calling them vital for economic growth and tax revenue that funds schools…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Véro Wins Jury Award at Atlanta Festival | Birmingham News
Birmingham artist Véro Vanblaere just dropped a major bombshell—her four-minute film Big Little Love won the Jury Award at the Atlanta Microshort Film…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham Police Crack Down on Crime | Birmingham News
Birmingham police just wrapped up a massive two-week crackdown targeting violent crime, illegal guns, and drug trafficking — and the results are staggering: 80…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burglary Uncovered as Double Homicide | Birmingham News
A routine burglary call in Pickens County spiraled into a chilling double homicide investigation. Deputies arrested suspect George Birmingham at the scene, but…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!IndyCars to Race Through D.C. Streets | Birmingham News
President Trump is hosting top IndyCar drivers at the White House ahead of the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix set for August 23rd in Washington D.C.—the first…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Scoop City Opens in Homewood | Birmingham News
Homewood just got a whole lot sweeter with the grand opening of Scoop City at The Edge — a new ice cream haven from Chef Nick Carpenter, the brain behind The…