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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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Taco Bell's Emotional Support Tacos | Birmingham News
Taco Bell’s launching L.O.C.O.S. — Loss Or Celebration Outcome Support — a global, app-driven program running through July 2026 that turns World Cup emotions…
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Joy Tyner's Legacy Lives On | Birmingham News
Trussville is mourning the loss of Joy Tyner, the beloved longtime principal of Cahaba Elementary, whose unwavering dedication and compassion left an indelible…
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BioCryst Cuts Internal Discovery to Focus on Rare Diseases | Birmingham News
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is shutting down its Birmingham Discovery Center by end of 2026, shifting from in-house drug discovery to partnering externally for…
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Birmingham's Bold Budget Move | Birmingham News
Birmingham just approved a massive $615 million budget focused on streets, public safety, and youth programs—building on past neighborhood and infrastructure…
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Trump Targets Gas Prices Again | Birmingham News
Trump’s latest Truth Social rant targets gas stations, demanding prices drop to $2.50 a gallon despite $68 oil — and singles out California for high taxes…
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Lani Smallwood's Basketball Legacy | Birmingham News
Lani Smallwood, Albertville’s basketball phenom with over 3,000 career points, just earned AL.com’s North Alabama Female Athlete of the Year—and she’s headed…
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Air Force Invests $10M in Weather Tech Upgrade | Birmingham News
The U.S. Air Force is pouring ten million dollars into VSE Tek, a Massachusetts tech firm, to overhaul its weather data systems—boosting accuracy and real-time…
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Pop Donuts Expands to Trussville | Birmingham News
Pop Donuts is expanding to Trussville with a brand-new location set to open late 2026 across from Lowe’s on Gadsden Highway, filling the void left by Hero…
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Ella Langley Breaks Country Chart Records | Birmingham News
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” just reclaimed the Billboard Hot 100 crown, marking a historic 11-week reign as the longest-leading Hot 100 number one by a…
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Birmingham's Big Budget Breakdown | Birmingham News
Birmingham City Council just approved a massive $614.7 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with business taxes leading the revenue stream. Over…
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Monarch Ridge Under Fire Again | Birmingham News
Another life lost in Birmingham—25-year-old Marcus Seawright Jr. gunned down at Monarch Ridge apartments—igniting fresh outrage and questions about whether the…
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Remembering Ryan Lambert, Wrestling Star | Birmingham News
Tragedy struck the Alexandria community as two-time Alabama state wrestling champion Jeremy “Ryan” Lambert, 16, passed away in a car accident last Friday. His…
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Tragedy After Deadly Crash | Birmingham News
A man faces four counts of manslaughter and a DUI after a crash that killed a mother and her three children, leaving one boy critically injured. Despite a…
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Man Dies After Killing Girlfriend | Birmingham News
A chilling discovery in Alabama’s woods has警方 investigating a possible murder-suicide: Jessica Folds, 47, was strangled elsewhere and moved to the site, while…
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Alabama's Secret River Revealed | Birmingham News
National Geographic just crowned Alabama’s Cahaba River the “Fishiest River” in the nation — a hidden aquatic wonderland teeming with 135 species, including…
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Rare 1776 Silver Dollar Sells for $1.3M | Birmingham News
A Revolutionary War-era silver dollar, inscribed with “MIND YOUR BUSINESS” and “WE ARE ONE,” just sold for $1.3 million—making it one of the rarest coins ever…
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Taylor Sheridan Defies Critics and Hollywood | Birmingham News
Taylor Sheridan’s unfiltered take on Hollywood is sparking buzz: he’s openly dismissive of critics, admits he plays them like a fiddle, and even sent out just…
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Alabama's Fair Exhibit Draws Fire | Birmingham News
A Republican lawmaker slammed Alabama’s dull state fair exhibit as the weakest in D.C., calling it just easels, peanuts, and music playlists—while rivals like…
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Joy Tyner's Lasting Legacy in Trussville | Birmingham News
Joy Tyner, beloved former principal of Cahaba Elementary in Trussville, is being honored for her transformative impact on students, teachers, and families—with…
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Bruce Tull of Scud Mountain Boys Dies | Birmingham News
Bruce Tull, founding guitarist and pedal-steel master of the Scud Mountain Boys, has died at 71 after a short illness. A cornerstone of alt-country since the…
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Presbyterians Apologize for Silencing Missionaries | Birmingham News
The Presbyterian Church USA just apologized for firing missionaries last year — a move that shattered a 200-year tradition — after they were forced to sign…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home | Birmingham News
Discover the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Tennessee—now on the market for the first time ever. Built in 1952 on scenic Missionary Ridge, this…
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Beats Solo Four Drop at Walmart | Birmingham News
Walmart’s slashed the price on the new Beats Solo Four wireless headphones by $50, dropping them to just $149.95 — a steal for premium sound and features…
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Birmingham Parking Enforcement Upgrade | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s parking enforcement is getting a tech upgrade this fall—no changes to rates or hours, but major shifts in how tickets are handled. Pay your…
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Supreme Court Defends Birthright Citizenship | Birmingham News
The Supreme Court just struck down Trump’s controversial executive order trying to end birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 that the order violates the…
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Duct Tape Prom Dress Competes for Scholarship | Birmingham News
A student from Alabama is turning duct tape into Hollywood glamour—and chasing a $10,000 scholarship. Kaitlyn Bowden spent 140 hours crafting a scarlet prom…
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Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes | Birmingham News
The Supreme Court just handed down a landmark ruling allowing states to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports, with a 6-3 vote saying such…
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Court Tests Citizenship and Sports Rights | Birmingham News
The Supreme Court just handed down a major ruling letting states ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports — sparking nationwide debate on gender identity in…
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Stay Safe This Summer Around Water | Birmingham News
Swimming safely this summer means checking pool chemistry and staying clean—health inspectors are watching chlorine levels and cleanliness, and pools with…
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Former Inmate Caught Trying to Fly Drone Into Prison | Birmingham News
A former inmate turned drone smuggler got caught trying to deliver contraband into Holman Correctional Facility—complete with a package strapped to a drone…
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Nebraska RB in Trouble Over Pregnant GF | Birmingham News
Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson found himself in hot water after allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend in Key West — an incident that escalated from…
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QuikTrip Returns With Revised Pelham Plan | Birmingham News
QuikTrip is back with a revamped plan to build in Pelham, this time adding a national coffee shop and another retail spot — and promising better traffic flow…
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States Strip Faculty Control from Universities | Birmingham News
Auburn University’s faculty senate has been dissolved, handing academic control to the Board of Trustees — a move that’s sparking national alarm. Though…
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Supreme Court Rejects Moore’s Defamation Appeal | Birmingham News
The Supreme Court just shut down Roy Moore’s last-ditch emergency bid to block a defamation judgment, leaving him stuck without the $8 million he hoped to…
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New Eats and Fitness in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s got major new flavor and fun rolling into town—Taqueria La Juanita’s second spot opens in Irondale, while Hoover Family YMCA unveils a fresh…
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Helena Water Crisis Hits City | Birmingham News
Helena’s in a water crunch after a major main break left the city relying on just one storage tank—officials are urging drastic conservation measures like…
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Birmingham’s Accessibility Revolution | Birmingham News
Birmingham is finally getting its Bryan Stevenson moment, thanks to Dr. Julian Maha’s visionary $60 million project to transform the old Powell Steam Plant…
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Michael Kors Tote Deal at Outlet | Birmingham News
Michael Kors just dropped a steal on their Jet Set Medium Logo Pocket Tote—normally $350, now just $67 at the outlet. Add promo code EXTRA15 for 15% more off…
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Helena Water Crisis Hits Town | Birmingham News
Helena’s facing a major water crisis after a broken main slashed city supply, forcing residents to conserve with one tank barely holding out—no timeline for…
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Alabama Birth Centers Face Closure | Birmingham News
Alabama’s birth centers face an uncertain future as the state supreme court declines to review a lawsuit challenging new, hospital-like regulations that could…
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Birmingham’s Soccer Secret | Birmingham News
Birmingham, Alabama—football’s undisputed throne—is quietly birthing world-class soccer stars like Chris Richards, a Premier League defender and U.S. Men’s…
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Alabama Heat Advisory and Weekend Outlook | Birmingham News
Alabama’s sweltering heat continues with highs near 90°F and heat indexes climbing into the triple digits—stay hydrated and cool under the sun. Isolated storms…
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GLP-1 Drugs and Heat Safety | Birmingham News
With summer heat surging, people on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs face heightened dehydration risks—experts urge extra caution. Starting July 1, Medicare’s new…
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Austin Hall Trial Set for September | Birmingham News
Austin Hall, accused of killing Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson in a 2020 pursuit, faces trial on September 28th. The shooting also wounded another deputy…
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Lobster Escape and Pant Stains | Birmingham News
A woman’s lobster lunch turns chaotic when her meal takes flight—she dives under tables chasing it, oblivious to the gooey brown stain now plastered to her…
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Alabama's Forced Fumble Legacy | Birmingham News
Robert Mathis, the NFL’s all-time leader in forced fumbles with 54, carved his legacy through relentless strip sacks and playoff heroics, despite the stat’s…
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Smith-Reed Steps Up as Auburn Leader | Birmingham News
Sylvester Smith-Reed is ready to take his game—and his leadership—to the next level as a third-year Auburn safety, bringing experience, vocal confidence, and a…
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Fourth of July Fireworks Across Central Alabama | Birmingham News
Central Alabama is heating up for a dazzling Fourth of July weekend packed with fireworks, festivals, and community fun — from early shows in Alabaster and…
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Finding Faith Through Humble Surrender | Birmingham News
JD Vance’s journey back to Catholicism mirrors my own—both millennials who grew up in faith, drifted away, and returned through humility. While Vance became an…
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Mayor vs Council in Orange Beach | Birmingham News
Tensions explode in Orange Beach as mayor and city council clash over control, appointments, and transparency. The mayor’s pick for council, Nelson Bauer, was…
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City Harbor Lawsuit Ends in Court | Birmingham News
A Guntersville, Alabama, resident named Joel Kennamer has lost his fourth legal bid against the city and developer over the City Harbor project, with the…
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Alabama’s Weak Exhibit Draws Criticism | Birmingham News
State Rep. Craig Lipscomb is furious Alabama’s America 250 exhibit in D.C. is a letdown—just easels, peanuts, and a playlist—missing a golden chance to wow…
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Trump Nominates Alabama Judge Greg Cook | Birmingham News
President Trump has nominated Justice Greg Cook, a respected Alabama Supreme Court justice and former Air Force captain, for a federal judgeship on the U.S…
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Wahl Residency Challenge Dismissed | Birmingham News
Alabama GOP shuts down another residency challenge against Lt. Gov. candidate John Wahl, citing improper filing under state law — a pattern that’s left Wahl’s…
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Realtor Pleads Guilty in Immigration Trafficking Case | Birmingham News
A realtor from Albertville, Arely Guzman, has pleaded guilty to trafficking undocumented immigrants after initially denying charges — a dramatic turn in a case…
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Three Firefighters Lost in Border Blaze | Birmingham News
Three firefighters, including 26-year-old Sydney Watson from Warrior, lost their lives battling a wildfire on the Colorado-Utah border as they sought shelter…
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Tuberville Residency Lawsuit Explained | Birmingham News
A major legal showdown is brewing as a lawsuit attempts to disqualify Republican Senate hopeful Tommy Tuberville from running for Alabama governor, claiming he…
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Stop Decorating for Strangers | Birmingham News
A lonely holiday season hits a devoted grandma who’s spent decades putting up her Christmas tree for her family — only to find her efforts falling on deaf…
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Building Bridges With a Cold Shoulder | Birmingham News
A mom’s concerns about her son’s girlfriend, Trish, who’s been cold and dismissive toward the family, spark a classic “Dear Abby” dilemma. Fearing her son…
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Mercury Retrograde in Cancer | Birmingham News
Mercury’s retrograde in Cancer just dropped a cosmic reset button — it’s time to dig into memory, family, and what truly feels like home. For three weeks, the…