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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!Tuberville Holds Promotions Over Abortion Policy | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions over Pentagon abortion policy is sparking national tension, pitting political conviction against…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Amazon’s KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Sale | Birmingham News
Amazon’s got a major KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer sale—multiple colors slashed to as low as $373 (normally $450–$500). Popular shades like Empire Red, Almond…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Idaho Makes Firing Squad Primary Execution Method | Birmingham News
Idaho just became the first state to make the firing squad its primary method of execution, ditching lethal injection as the default—though it’s still…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Young Men Lost in Evergreen Fire | Birmingham News
A devastating house fire in Evergreen, Alabama, claimed the lives of two young men, 19-year-old James Hensley II and 21-year-old Mark Mostellar, both from…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover Sets World Record Opening Cans | Birmingham News
Hoover, Alabama just smashed the world record for most people opening aluminum cans at once—2,700+ locals crushed cans in unison during their Fourth on the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freedom 250 Social Security Cards for Newborns | Birmingham News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a limited-edition Social Security card—reserved for babies born between July 2 and December 31, 2026. Issued through…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Storms Leave Widespread Damage | Birmingham News
Alabama’s central region took a brutal hit Tuesday, July 1, as powerful thunderstorms unleashed widespread destruction across seven counties. Trees snapped…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Accidental Voicemail Shatters Family Trust | Birmingham News
A shocking Mother’s Day voicemail catches everyone off guard—accidentally recorded, it’s a drunken rant from a sister-in-law and her crew, slamming the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!When Intimacy Dies and You’re Stuck | Birmingham News
A Pennsylvania husband, married 20 years and stuck with three kids and his faith, is drowning in loneliness and resentment as intimacy vanished five years ago…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Dog Tag Returns Home After 100 Years | Birmingham News
A century-old WWI dog tag belonging to Alabama soldier Hilliard Chastain is finally returning home—set to be reunited with his descendants during a Bastille…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Plants Get Pollution Pass | Birmingham News
In 2025, President Trump granted six Alabama industrial sites—three with a decades-long track record of pollution violations—temporary exemptions from new air…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mayor Pushes for Second Bridge | Birmingham News
Orange Beach’s traffic woes just got a new twist — and a new bridge isn’t enough. With ALDOT converting the old bridge to northbound only and the new bridge…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!70s Style in the Heat | Birmingham News
Allen Keller shed 50 pounds and rediscovered his style—70s bellbottoms, cowboy hats, and Western flair—only to learn that fashion and comfort don’t always mix…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pearl Demands Vance Cut Ties with Carlson | Birmingham News
Former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is throwing down a political ultimatum for JD Vance: if he wants Pearl’s support in a 2028 presidential run, Vance must cut…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Resists Federal Marijuana Shift | Birmingham News
Alabama’s health department is holding a public hearing to decide whether to challenge the federal government’s move to reclassify marijuana, arguing the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Shephard Branch Bridge Opens | Birmingham News
The first phase of the new Shephard Branch Bridge over State Route 119 in Jefferson County is now open — a major upgrade replacing a nearly 91-year-old…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tanker Fire Closes I-59 North | Birmingham News
A tanker truck caught fire on I-59 North near mile marker 97 in Tuscaloosa County, forcing initial lane closures—then, by nightfall, all northbound lanes…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heat Wave with Storm Risk | Birmingham News
Summer’s heat wave sticks around with 90s and scattered thunderstorms, especially in northern Alabama—severe weather possible with strong winds and hail…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Century of Family on the Lake | Birmingham News
For over a century, the Vines family has turned their riverside campground on Bankhead Lake into a beloved legacy—where generations gather, memories are made…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Players Making NFL Interceptions | Birmingham News
Alabama’s football legacy lives on in the NFL—where high school and college stars turn interceptions into legendary moments, rewriting history one play at a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!When Friendship Meets Unforgivable Choices | Birmingham News
A friendship fractures when one friend’s financial neglect, emotional detachment, and use of a devastating tragedy—her partner’s daughter’s husband’s…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Auburn QB Edge Could Shift Rivalry | Birmingham News
Auburn’s new quarterback Byrum Brown could be the game-changer Alabama’s defense hasn’t seen in nearly a decade, with a proven track record of big passing days…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham Parking Prices Just Rose | Birmingham News
Birmingham just raised parking prices for the first time in 15 years, hitting drivers downtown and in Avondale Village with new rates—$3 for the first hour at…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!London Simmons Making Waves as Freshman | Birmingham News
London Simmons is a breakout sophomore defensive tackle from Jackson, Mississippi, already dominating the field since day one—his freshman year was a glimpse…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Conway Appointed to Alabama Pardons Board | Birmingham News
Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Jennifer Rudden Conway to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, filling the vacancy left by Darryl Littleton’s resignation…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom | Birmingham News
Alabama’s biggest-ever celebration kicks off this weekend at American Village with “Sweet Home 250,” a two-day festival honoring the state’s pivotal role in…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Socialist Surge Shakes Democratic Establishment | Birmingham News
A 29-year-old PhD student and DSA-backed socialist, Melat Kiros, just stunned the Democratic establishment by defeating a longtime incumbent in Colorado’s…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!U.S. vs Belgium: A Clash of Titans | Birmingham News
The U.S. Men’s National Team just pulled off a historic knockout-stage win, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 and reigniting their World Cup hopes. With momentum…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cosmic Rest Stop for Strategic Recharge | Birmingham News
July 2, 2026, is a cosmic rest stop — the perfect pause to recharge before the next big move. Born today, you’re entering your Year of the Garden of the…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Canada Geese Euthanized in Madison County | Birmingham News
Hundreds of Canada geese were euthanized by the USDA in Madison County, Alabama’s Heritage Plantation after an HOA deemed them a public health hazard, sparking…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hoover’s Record-Breaking Night | Birmingham News
Thousands flooded Hoover Met despite rain for a record-breaking night packed with pie, hot dogs, soccer, and history — when 2,842 people simultaneously opened…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Seeks Truth Behind Son's Jail Death | Birmingham News
A grieving mother seeks justice after her son, Kendall Sweazer, died inside Birmingham City Jail—officially ruled a suicide while on suicide watch, but his…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Terrion Arnold’s GPS Battle | Birmingham News
Terrion Arnold, former Alabama star and Detroit Lions player, faces eight felony charges in Florida after an incident in February that left three teens injured…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Matcha Mondays Launches in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s new Matcha Mondays series kicked off with a powerful blend of culture, conversation, and ceremony at the historic A.G. Gaston Motel, where local…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham’s Weekend Fun & Fireworks | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s packed this week with nonstop fun—from furry friends at Irondale’s Red, White & Woof to comedy, live music, karaoke, and filmmaker networking. The…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Is This America? Art and Voting Rights | Birmingham News
Willie Williams’ powerful new exhibition “Is This America?” at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute confronts the nation’s soul on its 250th birthday, sparked…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woodside Condos Fire Sparks Safety Crisis | Birmingham News
A fire erupted at the abandoned Woodside condos in Center Point, Alabama, exposing a years-long crisis of squatters and unsafe vacant buildings. Firefighters…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sunk Casino Becomes Underwater Haven | Birmingham News
A former riverboat casino, the Argosy VI, has been intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico to become a thriving artificial reef, transforming a rusting relic…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama’s Portrait at Birmingham Airport | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s new airport exhibit, “Whitman, Alabama – a Portrait of America,” blends poetry, history, and travel in a bold celebration of the state’s diverse…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!McConnell’s Health Scare Revealed | Birmingham News
Senator Mitch McConnell may have suffered a cardiac arrest in June, according to emergency audio from a D.C. home call — a revelation surfacing months after…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jackson Koivun Turns Pro at John Deere | Birmingham News
Jackson Koivun, the world’s top-ranked amateur golfer, is officially turning pro and ready to make his PGA Tour debut at the John Deere Classic this…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Alabama Disappearances Remain Unsolved | Birmingham News
Two chilling disappearances in Alabama have left families shattered and communities searching for answers—Navy veteran Darion Dawkins vanished in 2016 after…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two UA Students Die in Alabama Camp Fire | Birmingham News
Two University of Alabama students, Mark Mostellar and James Hensley, tragically lost their lives in a fire at a hunting camp in south Alabama. Both 21 and 19…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shots Fired at Smith Lake Park | Birmingham News
Shots Fired at Smith Lake Park | Birmingham News
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drowning Prevention on Alabama Waters | Birmingham News
With the Fourth of July weekend heating up, Alabama’s waterways are brimming with holiday revelers — but tragedy’s already struck with two recent drownings…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Madison Cuts Parade for Heat Safety | Birmingham News
Madison, Alabama is canceling its Fourth of July parade this year due to a dangerous heatwave — officials say safety comes first, even if it means skipping a…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!QTS Data Center Project in Bessemer | Birmingham News
QTS Data Centers is rolling out “Project Marvel” in Bessemer, Alabama — a massive new campus poised to create thousands of jobs and boost local tax revenue…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Landman Cast Gets Major Pay Raises | Birmingham News
Landman’s cast is cashing in big time ahead of season three—most stars locked in major pay bumps, with Demi Moore and Ali Larter doubling their salaries and…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jennifer Conway Sworn In for Alabama Pardons | Birmingham News
Jennifer Conway has officially joined the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, bringing her 25 years of ATF experience—fighting firearms, explosives, gangs…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr. Bell Joins UF as 14th President | Birmingham News
Dr. Stuart Bell, former president of the University of Alabama, has officially stepped into his new role as the 14th president of the University of Florida…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birmingham Pools Closed Due to Repair Costs | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s Parks Board admits major missteps after four pools remain closed this summer despite a $1.5 million repair fund—blaming outdated infrastructure…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alabama's New State House Ready by January | Birmingham News
Alabama’s lawmakers are set to move into a brand-new $400 million State House by January, with staff relocating even before election day in November. Replacing…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Arrested in Center Point Homicide | Birmingham News
A chilling homicide in Center Point claims the life of 18-year-old Antrez Tishan Mallory after a shooting on Haversham Drive. Two teens, 19-year-old Gary…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Arrested in Teen’s Fatal Shooting | Birmingham News
Two teens, Gary Jackson and Tarjuan Johnson, face capital murder charges after fatally shooting 18-year-old Antrez Mallory in Center Point on June 17. Found…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Charged in Infant’s Death | Birmingham News
A 29-year-old mother in Tuscaloosa has been charged with felony child abuse after her nine-month-old son was found dead—severely malnourished and showing signs…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fireworks Safety for Kids This July | Birmingham News
With the Fourth of July approaching, medical experts are sounding the alarm on firework safety for kids—warning of serious, sometimes permanent injuries from…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!LeBron Eyes Denver After Lakers Exit | Birmingham News
LeBron James could be headed to Denver — the Nuggets are reportedly in talks with his camp after his split from the Lakers, and a potential reunion with Jokic…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sandra Moon Complex Final Phase | Birmingham News
Huntsville’s Sandra Moon Community Complex is about to reach its grand finale, transforming the former Grissom High School into a vibrant, inclusive hub for…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Unbothered Scoops Expands to Birmingham | Birmingham News
Unbothered Scoops is expanding to Birmingham’s CrossPlex with a brand-new location set to debut July 17—complete with a selfie sofa and a vibe designed to melt…
Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Commercial Truck Fire Closes I-59/20 North | Birmingham News
A commercial truck erupted in flames on I-59/20 near mile marker 97 in Tuscaloosa County, shutting down northbound lanes for an unknown duration—drivers should…