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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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Spurs Hire Donovan for Coaching Boost | Birmingham News
The San Antonio Spurs are making a bold move by bringing in veteran coach Billy Donovan, the architect of two NCAA titles with Florida and a six-time playoff…
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Ensley’s Jazz Legacy Lives in Mural | Birmingham News
A stunning new mural at McAlpine Park celebrates Ensley’s rich jazz heritage, honoring legend Erskine Hawkins and key neighborhood landmarks through a vibrant…
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Honoring Joy Tyner with Outdoor Classroom | Birmingham News
In a heartfelt tribute, Cahaba Elementary School is honoring the late Principal Joy Tyner by naming their new outdoor classroom after her — a long-sought dream…
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Plane Crash Near Lancaster Leaves Two Injured | Birmingham News
A twin-engine plane crashed near a metal recycling plant in Lancaster, South Carolina, around 1 AM Thursday, killing two people on board. The aircraft…
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Nebius Data Center Lawsuit Escalates | Birmingham News
Neighbors in Birmingham sue to halt the Nebius AI Data Center, claiming illegal construction, zoning violations, and severe disruptions like noise, dust, and…
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AI Data Center Trial Stalled | Birmingham News
A Jefferson County judge abruptly halted a high-stakes trial over a controversial AI data center in Birmingham, stepping down just hours after testimony ended…
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Birmingham Crime Drops Thanks to Smart Policing | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s crime numbers are plummeting—homicides down 70% from last year and overall Part One crime nearly 12% lower—thanks to smart policing, community…
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New Healthy Eatery Opens in Vestavia | Birmingham News
New spot in Vestavia Hills, The Kitchen by Market, just opened June 27th—think gourmet grocery meets grab-and-go healthy meals. Second location for Market…
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Storm Leaves Car Buried Tree Damage | Birmingham News
A freak storm tore through Central Alabama, leaving downed trees, power outages, and major property damage in its wake—though thankfully, no injuries. In…
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Birmingham’s Best Dog-Friendly Eats | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s pet-friendly scene is exploding—with over 25 spots from breweries to BBQ joints welcoming dogs with open arms. From free appetizers at The Filling…
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Birmingham Residents Sue Over AI Data Center | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley residents are fighting back fiercely against a new AI data center, launching lawsuits against the builder, the project, and even the…
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Operation Safe Summer Pays Off | Birmingham News
Operation Safe Summer ended with 76 arrests, 190+ warrants cleared, and 13 illegal guns seized—but the real victory? Crime is down across Jefferson County…
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Calera Cold Cases Gain New Spotlight | Birmingham News
A new billboard in Calera, Alabama, is reigniting the search for two missing persons: Reuben Waithaka, last seen May 15, 2025, and Julie Ray, vanished since…
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Midfield Police Seek Public Help in O'Reilly Break-Ins | Birmingham News
Midfield Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect linked to multiple break-ins at OReilly Auto Parts stores across Jefferson County…
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Decade-Long Mystery Finally Solved | Birmingham News
After nearly a decade of unanswered questions, the disappearance of 51-year-old Robert Deshawn Childers from Florence, Alabama, has finally been solved…
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24-Hour Diner Opens in Five Points South | Birmingham News
Karma’s Kitchen is set to open this month as a 24/7 diner in the Five Points South neighborhood, filling the late-night food gap with hearty breakfasts…
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Birmingham’s July Music Explosion | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s July is a music lover’s dream—packed with 25+ shows spanning genres from jam bands to hip-hop, rock to jazz. Usher and Chris Brown headline…
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Birmingham Crime Drops Thanks to New Strategy | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s crime rates are plummeting—violent and property crimes down across the board—with homicides cut in half and a 100% clearance rate this year…
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FEMA Funds Alabama Recovery Efforts | Birmingham News
FEMA Funds Alabama Recovery Efforts | Birmingham News
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Chefman TurboFry XL on Sale at Walmart | Birmingham News
Walmart’s got a steal on the Chefman TurboFry XL air fryer — now just $74, down from $110. This nine-quart beast cooks up to 450°F, packs six cooking modes…
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Little Debbie Drops Flapjack Muffins | Birmingham News
Little Debbie’s latest snack cake drop is flipping the script: Flapjack Mini Muffins bring pancake vibes in bite-sized, on-the-go form—complete with syrupy…
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Canada Geese Crisis Escalates | Birmingham News
Canada geese in North Alabama have sparked a wildfire of backlash after local officials quietly tried to manage their overpopulation — only to face hundreds of…
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Alabama’s Made in USA Powerhouse | Birmingham News
Governor Kay Ivey has declared July 2nd “Made in the USA” Day in Alabama to celebrate the state’s manufacturing powerhouses and the hardworking Alabamians…
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School Choice and Founding Freedom | Birmingham News
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a powerful debate emerges: What does freedom truly mean in education? The argument centers on parents—not distant…
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Tragedy at Warrior Met Coal Mine | Birmingham News
A tragic underground accident claims the life of 24-year-old coal miner Justin Calloway in Tuscaloosa County, sparking an urgent investigation by local…
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Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Vape Law | Birmingham News
Alabama’s Supreme Court has upheld the state’s new vape law, rejecting efforts by vape industry groups to block it. The court affirmed that states have the…
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Two Young Lives Lost in Evergreen Fire | Birmingham News
Two young men, James Hensley the second and Mark Mostellar, tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Conecuh County while on a hunting trip. Both…
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Candidate Threatens ICE Agents at Job | Birmingham News
A Democratic congressional candidate in Alabama’s 6th district, Ashtyn Kennedy, quit her job at Buffalo Wild Wings after sending alarming messages in a group…
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Hoover Breaks Can-Opening Record | Birmingham News
Hoover, Alabama, turned up the heat on Independence Day with a record-breaking, can-crushing celebration — literally. Nearly 7,000 fans packed the Hoover Met…
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Alabama Arts Grants Fuel Creative Vision | Birmingham News
Alabama’s arts scene just got a major boost as the State Council on the Arts awarded over $172,000 in fellowships—upping individual grants to $7,500—to 23…
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Ninja SLUSHi Deal at Walmart | Birmingham News
Walmart’s got a steal on the Ninja SLUSHi 96-oz frozen drink machine—just $279, cheaper than the smaller 88-oz model. Perfect for parties, it churns out…
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Michael Kors Sammy Bag Deal | Birmingham News
Michael Kors is slashing prices on its iconic Sammy Small Signature Logo crossbody bag—originally $258, now just $119, plus an extra 20% off for outlet…
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Decade-Long Mystery Finally Solved | Birmingham News
After a decade of unanswered questions, the remains found in Lauderdale County, Alabama, have been identified as Robert Deshawn Childers, who vanished in 2016…
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SAVE Plan Ending Soon | Birmingham News
Student loan borrowers on the SAVE plan, numbering over 7.5 million, are getting urgent notice: the plan is being phased out. Within 90 days of receiving your…
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Teen Queen Builds Prom Dress from Duck Tape | Birmingham News
A teen queen from Alabama is blowing minds with her duck tape prom dress—crafted from 17 rolls and 140 hours of work—plus matching accessories, all in a fierce…
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Tragedy at Alabama Hunting Camp | Birmingham News
Tragedy struck early Wednesday in Conecuh County, Alabama, when a fire at a hunting camp claimed the lives of two University of Alabama students—21-year-old…
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Jefferson County Food Safety Failures | Birmingham News
Jefferson County health inspectors handed out some serious red flags last month, pulling 16 food spots—including popular wing joints and convenience…
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Hoover Shatters Can-Opening Record | Birmingham News
Hoover, Alabama, turned up the heat on their Fourth on the First celebration by smashing a Guinness World Record with nearly 7,000 people opening drink cans…
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Motorcycle Collision Claims Tuscaloosa Man | Birmingham News
Tragic motorcycle collision in Tuscaloosa County claims life of 81-year-old Roy H. Giles; he was struck from behind by a pickup truck, suffered critical…
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Birmingham Leads Hotel Boom in Alabama | Birmingham News
Birmingham is on a hotel-building spree, constructing a thousand new rooms—making up 5.8% of its total inventory, the highest in Alabama. While midscale…
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Lakers' Big Move Sparks Debate | Birmingham News
Lakers shake up the roster with a blockbuster move: LeBron out, Walker Kessler in on a $130M deal, joining Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the team’s top…
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Brian Shoop Inducted Into Hall of Fame | Birmingham News
Brian Shoop, a baseball legend from Birmingham with over 30 years of coaching, is being honored with induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association…
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Lakeland Hospital Gets Local Boost | Birmingham News
Huntsville Hospital and Lakeland Community Hospital just announced a game-changing partnership set to launch July 1st, keeping vital healthcare right in…
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Tragedy at Warrior Met Coal | Birmingham News
A tragic accident at Warrior Met Coal claimed the life of 24-year-old miner Justin Calloway, a devoted husband and father, during an underground machinery…
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Irondale’s New MAX On-Demand Launches | Birmingham News
Irondale just launched MAX On-Demand, a new microtransit service offering affordable, curb-to-curb rides citywide for just $1.50 per person—or 75 cents for…
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Severe Weather Alert for North Alabama | Birmingham News
Severe weather is brewing in Alabama—Level Two risk covers most of north and northern central Alabama, with possible 60 mph winds and large hail. A smaller…
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Operation Safe Summer Results | Birmingham News
Jefferson County’s “Operation Safe Summer” delivered big results — with sheriffs, police, marshals, and the FBI teaming up to crack down on crime, seize…
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Ammie Akin Challenges Sewell in Alabama's 7th | Birmingham News
A new Republican contender, Ammie Akin, is challenging incumbent Terri Sewell in Alabama’s 7th District, promising to fix education, jobs, internet, and…
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Tragedy at Alabama Coal Mine | Birmingham News
A tragic mining accident in Alabama claims the life of 24-year-old Justin Calloway, found unresponsive underground and later pronounced dead. Authorities…
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Military Families Get Free Zoo Access | Birmingham News
Birmingham Zoo is throwing a patriotic party for military families this Fourth of July—free admission for active duty, retired, and veteran service members…
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Miner’s Tragic Death in Tuscaloosa Mine | Birmingham News
Tragedy strikes the mining community as 24-year-old Justin Calloway dies in a machinery accident at Warrior Met Coal’s underground mine in Tuscaloosa County…
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Triple-Sport Star Heads to Samford | Birmingham News
Garrett Reid just became Alabama’s Male Athlete of the Year — and he’s not just one of the best, he’s a rare triple-threat: first-team All-State in football…
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Alabama Swelters Under Historic Heat | Birmingham News
Alabama’s sweltering today with extreme heat warnings in North Alabama and advisories across Central Alabama, where the heat index could soar to 114 degrees —…
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Richards Shines as U.S. Advances | Birmingham News
Hoover native Chris Richards just made history with his third U.S. Men’s National Team World Cup start, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over…
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T'Keyah Keymáh Joins Talladega's Summer Institute | Birmingham News
T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh, star of In Living Color and The Cosby Show, is joining Talladega College’s Summer Institute of Dramatic Arts — bringing big-name energy…
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Alabama’s International Student Decline | Birmingham News
International student enrollment in Alabama’s public universities has plummeted by over 1,000, hitting a post-pandemic low of just over 7,000 — a trend…
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Burton Property Acquires Vestavia Hills Center | Birmingham News
Vestavia Hills City Center just hit the market for $76 million — scooped up by Burton Property Group, a Mobile-based powerhouse making its debut in Birmingham…
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Regions Acquires Frazer Lanier for Capital Markets Boost | Birmingham News
Regions Financial just acquired The Frazer Lanier Company, a seasoned investment bank since 1976, to supercharge its municipal finance and corporate deal…
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250 Years of American Ideals | Birmingham News
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain — a bold leap that birthed the United States from…
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The Portrait That Doesn’t Fit | Birmingham News
Got a portrait from your artist mother-in-law that just doesn’t vibe with your home? You thanked her, hung it up for a bit, but now it’s tucked away—no space…