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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!Jefferson County Jail Gets Addiction Treatment Boost | Birmingham News
Jefferson County is getting a major boost with a $70,694 grant from Governor Kay Ivey to launch a groundbreaking substance abuse treatment program inside its…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hollywood Meets History in Canton Mississippi | Birmingham News
Step into Mississippi’s hidden cinematic gem, Canton — where Hollywood shoots meet Civil Rights history. This charming town, dubbed the Movie Capital of…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Niki's West Crowned Alabama's Best | Birmingham News
Niki’s West in Birmingham just snagged the crown for Alabama’s best Southern comfort food spot — a title that’s as rich as the meat-and-three plates they’ve…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Convicted Felon Gets 20-Year Sentence | Birmingham News
A 33-year-old Birmingham man just got 20 years in federal prison for trafficking meth while armed — and he’s already a convicted murderer. Authorities caught…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Massage Therapist Accused of Abuse | Birmingham News
A massage therapist and the day spa he worked for are facing a major lawsuit after two clients allege sexual abuse — one in July 2025, another in January 2026…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!How to Politely Decline Dog Petting | Birmingham News
When someone asks you to pet their dog and you’re not into it, don’t just say no—risking awkwardness or offending the owner. Miss Manners says a quick…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Whirlpool Mini Fridge Deal Under $150 | Birmingham News
Target’s selling a Whirlpool mini fridge with a real freezer for just $149 — that’s $70 off its usual $219 price — plus free shipping. Perfect for dorms or…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Big Savings Home Goods in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Big Savings Home Goods just dropped in Birmingham’s Crestwood Festival Center, offering massive discounts on sofas, dining sets, and workout gear — all locally…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Redstone Arsenal Opens Up for Fun | Birmingham News
Redstone Arsenal is inviting the Tennessee Valley community to explore its hidden gems with a new free Recreation Passport, launched alongside the Madison…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Accused of Leaving Dogs to Die | Birmingham News
A 48-year-old man, Chris Dean Nelson, faces serious animal cruelty charges after allegedly abandoning dogs without food, water, or power for weeks—leaving them…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!14 New Homes Hit Birmingham Market | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s real estate scene just got a major upgrade—14 brand-new homes hitting the market this weekend, from a luxury 4-bed, 3.5-bath gem in Vestavia Hills…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!When Grandparents Ignore Table Manners | Birmingham News
A grandma glued to her phone at dinner, scrolling through videos of her granddaughters, missed the point entirely — even after subtle hints. The host, baffled…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Elder’s Fight for Freedom and Future | Birmingham News
An 18-year-old from Honduras, granted special immigrant juvenile status for abuse, is now in ICE detention after a traffic stop — a betrayal by the very system…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Spain's Deadly Wildfire Ravages Almeria | Birmingham News
Spain reels from its deadliest wildfire in 20 years, claiming 11 lives, leaving 8 injured and 19 missing in the sun-baked Almeria region. Victims were found…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama’s AI Law Firm Controversy | Birmingham News
Alabama’s Department of Corrections is turning to law firm Butler Snow—already reprimanded by a federal judge for using AI to fabricate legal citations—to…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE Mistake Kills Man in Houston | Birmingham News
An ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston — a man who wasn’t even the target. ICE had been surveilling a property and mistook Araujo’s white…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Squishy Toys Can Explode in Microwaves | Birmingham News
Squishy gel toys are exploding in microwaves — and kids are getting burned. Social media challenges are driving dangerous experiments, with hospitalizations…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama’s Free Summer Adventures | Birmingham News
Summer’s here and Alabama’s got free fun for everyone—waterfalls, weird art, history, and nature without spending a dime. Hit Noccalula Falls for a 90-foot…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Big 12’s Hype vs Reality | Birmingham News
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is hyping his league as the deepest and most competitive in college football, backed by a $20 million Monster Energy deal and…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Medicare vs Medicare Advantage Explained | Birmingham News
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Know the difference before you need care—Medicare is the government program that covers you anywhere in the U.S., while…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Remembering Investigator Justin Beal | Birmingham News
The University of Alabama community is in deep mourning after the sudden passing of Investigator Justin Beal, who died after a courageous battle with a rare…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rickwood Field Named by Smithsonian | Birmingham News
The Smithsonian just named Rickwood Field in Birmingham one of America’s 250 most worthy places to celebrate — and for good reason. This historic ballpark, the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Back on Track | Birmingham News
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Alabama’s rising defensive back with NFL bloodlines, faced a major setback after his arrest in 2025—leading to a season suspension—but…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Coral Reef Restaurant Closing Soon | Birmingham News
Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot is closing temporarily starting September 8, 2026, as part of Disney’s $60 billion park upgrade plan — though the exact reason…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!When Silence Hurts More Than Truth | Birmingham News
A listener wrestling with cancer and guilt over hiding their diagnosis from their sharp, 100-year-old mom finds themselves caught between protecting her from…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wedowee Utilities Uncover $670K in Suspicious Payments | Birmingham News
Wedowee’s utilities board uncovers $670,000 in suspicious vendor payments stretching back 12 years, prompting a forensic audit and renewed scrutiny as the town…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Textbook Controversy | Birmingham News
A controversy is unfolding in Alabama after an employee from the LGBTQ+-focused Magic City Acceptance Academy, Emily Eddings-Sandley, was allegedly appointed…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!148 Assault Kits Resurface in Prichard | Birmingham News
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office takes charge of 148 unprocessed sexual assault kits from Prichard PD, part of 247 total — only 99 have been analyzed. With…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Love Defined by Law or Feeling | Birmingham News
A fierce cultural battle is unfolding in Mobile, Alabama—and it’s a microcosm of a national struggle over the very definition of love. At its heart: a clash…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!YesCare Fraud Probe Demanded | Birmingham News
State Rep. Chris England is demanding a fraud probe into YesCare, the now-bankrupt company that managed healthcare for Alabama inmates under a $1 billion…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Fired | Birmingham News
UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt is out after an investigation confirmed she violated university policies and NCAA rules, following allegations of physical and…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Let Go, Flow, and Find Your Voice | Birmingham News
July 10th, 2026, brings a cosmic nudge to slow down, embrace authenticity, and let communication unfold naturally—where the messenger matters as much as the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Philon Shines in Summer League Debut | Birmingham News
Labaron Philon Jr. exploded for 18 points in his NBA Summer League debut with the Sixers, hitting 4 of 10 threes and dishing 7 assists as Philly cruised to a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Investigator Beal Remembered with Love | Birmingham News
In a heartbreaking turn, University of Alabama Police Investigator Justin Beal passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UAB Softball Coach Fired After Abuse Allegations | Birmingham News
UAB softball’s head coach Taylor Smartt is out after two seasons, following an independent investigation that confirmed multiple allegations including racist…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pelham Moves Forward on Key Infrastructure | Birmingham News
Pelham’s City Council just greenlit the Highway 261 widening project, paving the way for sewer and water line relocations — with $350K set aside now, even…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Simplifies Food Truck Inspections | Birmingham News
Alabama’s new food truck law, effective January 1, 2027, slashes red tape by replacing duplicate county inspections with just two statewide certifications—one…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UAB Softball Coach Let Go After Alleged Misconduct | Birmingham News
UAB has fired head softball coach Taylor Smartt following misconduct allegations that surfaced earlier this year, with former players accusing her of racism…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham Vacant Building Blaze | Birmingham News
Flames erupted Thursday night on Tuscaloosa Avenue in Birmingham, sending thick smoke visible from miles away near the Red Mountain Expressway. Firefighters…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Finding Real Connection in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Two singles who almost skipped a Birmingham event ended up finding love—and a powerful message for anyone navigating today’s dating world. Matthew Covington…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Students Lead the Fight Against Litter | Birmingham News
Litter Quitters Committee’s latest campaign targets teens—aged 18-35, the biggest litterers—before habits set in. Students create 60-second anti-litter PSAs…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Behind the Flavors of Birmingham | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s food scene just got a visual spotlight with “The Magic Ingredient,” a stunning photo exhibit at City Hall showcasing the chefs and staff behind…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woman Threatens Pest Control Worker With Gun | Birmingham News
A Florida woman, 62, allegedly threatened a pest control salesman with a gun after he visited her home in Lehigh Acres, leading to her arrest on aggravated…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mark Sears’ Summer League Comeback | Birmingham News
Mark Sears is back on the NBA Summer League court with the Denver Nuggets, determined to turn his missed opportunity last year into a breakout moment. After…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mayor Challenges Council’s Leadership Vote | Birmingham News
In a fiery City Council showdown, Lipscomb’s new mayor Rob Sims II faces a leadership crisis just days after returning from a two-month absence — as his own…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CSX Track Work Rescheduled in Alabaster | Birmingham News
CSX’s Alabaster track work just got delayed — closures originally set for Thursday are now Friday, July 10th, hitting Industrial Road, Second Place NW, and…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kobe Brown’s Pacers Rise | Birmingham News
Kobe Brown is staying with the Indiana Pacers for the 2026-27 season on a two-way contract, after a breakout year following his trade from the Clippers —…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Notre Dame vs Wisconsin at Lambeau | Birmingham News
College football’s 2026 opener explodes with history as Notre Dame clashes with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field — the Packers’ legendary home. Notre Dame’s uniforms…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabaster Rail Closures Delayed Again | Birmingham News
Alabaster drivers brace for chaos as CSX’s major railroad maintenance project—delayed and without a firm schedule—threatens to disrupt daily life, with key…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!89 New Officers Ready for Duty | Birmingham News
Eighty-nine new correctional officers graduated from a grueling ten-week training program in Alabama, now certified and ready for one of the toughest jobs out…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gas Leak Fixed Near Victorian Village | Birmingham News
A gas line ruptured during construction near Victorian Village Shopping Center, spilling gas into the sewer system and forcing evacuations. The Sylacauga Fire…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A 100-Year-Old Pool Legend | Birmingham News
A hundred-year-old WWII veteran still dominates the pool table six to seven nights a week, proving age is just a number. Edward Gill, once an aviation radioman…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic I-59 Crash Claims Mississippi Family | Birmingham News
A Mississippi family is shattered after a horrific I-59 crash claims the lives of Dquarious Butler, his wife Dominque, and their five-year-old daughter…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Summer Band Camp: Heat, Heart, and Harmony | Birmingham News
Summer band camp is heating up—and these high school musicians are ready to sweat it out. Beyond the music, they’re building stamina, mental grit, and a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Blanchard Faces Historic Trial | Birmingham News
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard stands trial for alleged misconduct, facing potential removal from the bench as the Court of the Judiciary…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Remembering William North, Jefferson County Prosecutor | Birmingham News
Jefferson County mourns the loss of Assistant District Attorney William North, who died at 64 in a boating accident on Logan Martin Lake while serving as a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Only in Birmingham Mystery Unfolds | Birmingham News
A viral Birmingham social media page called “Only in Birmingham” is sparking wild debate and memes across the city, with State Rep. Juandalynn Givan leading…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fireworks Ignite Tragic Campfire Disaster | Birmingham News
Two University of Alabama students, fraternity brothers and business majors, lost their lives in a tragic fire sparked by discarded, still-hot fireworks that…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fireworks Ignite Hunting Camp Tragedy | Birmingham News
A tragic hunting camp fire in Conecuh County claimed the lives of two University of Alabama students, Mark Mostellar and Walter Hensley, after discarded…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mare and Task Worlds Collide | Birmingham News
Lori Ross is back — and she’s crossing over. Julianne Nicholson, Emmy winner for her role as Mare’s best friend in “Mare of Easttown,” is joining “Task” Season…