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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!
Alabama Football Injury Update | Birmingham News
Alabama football’s injury woes keep mounting as freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards goes down with a right arm injury, joining fellow freshman Jorden Edmonds…
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Columbia High Ends 101-Game Losing Streak | Birmingham News
Columbia High School in Huntsville, Alabama, shattered a 101-game losing streak with a stunning 41-14 victory over Greensboro High—turning the tide after being…
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Peter Manning NY Files for Bankruptcy | Birmingham News
Peter Manning New York, the men’s fashion brand known for its body-conscious sizing, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, revealing a stark financial reality…
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Gut Feelings vs Analytics in Football | Birmingham News
Auburn’s Alex Golesh reveals his game-day philosophy: analytics inform decisions, but gut instinct drives offense, especially on fourth downs. He admits past…
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Burlington Opens in Gadsden This Week | Birmingham News
Burlington’s rolling into Gadsden with a brand-new store opening September 4th at Coosa Town Center—its 13th in Alabama—and they’re throwing bonus $10 cards…
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Alabama State Student Found Dead | Birmingham News
A shocking tragedy has rocked Alabama State University: 20-year-old Health Information Management student Ava Walters was found unresponsive at an off-campus…
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Ringleader Sentenced for $1.8M Treasury Check Fraud | Birmingham News
A ringleader of a massive bank fraud scheme, Eddarrius Tyjuan Wallace, got five years in federal prison for orchestrating over $1.8 million in fake Treasury…
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LEGO Star Trek Enterprise Bridge Drops | Birmingham News
LEGO just dropped the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge set — a massive 1,701-piece tribute to Star Trek’s original series, perfect for grown-ups aged 18+…
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Alabama Invests $144M in Rural Health | Birmingham News
Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey just unveiled a historic $144 million grant initiative to revolutionize rural healthcare across the state, targeting all 67…
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Gadsden's Growth vs. Equity Debate | Birmingham News
Gadsden voters face a pivotal choice between incumbent Mayor Craig Ford and challenger Thomas Worthy, as the city’s future hinges on growth strategy…
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Hayden Panettiere’s Pawned Possessions | Birmingham News
Hayden Panettiere’s mother alleges her daughter’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, pawned personal items—including a vintage guitar—without her knowledge, adding…
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Hill Challenges Trump’s Beef Plan | Birmingham News
Corey Hill, Alabama’s Republican agriculture nominee and mayor of Douglas, is fiercely criticizing President Trump’s plan to import 300,000 tons of beef…
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Roy Drinkard: A Legacy of Service and Vision | Birmingham News
At 106, Roy Drinkard—America’s oldest living U.S. Marine and a titan of North Alabama business—passed away, leaving behind a legacy forged in service…
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Alabama Counties Seek Broader Growth Strategy | Birmingham News
Alabama’s county commissions are stepping back from quick fixes on data centers, calling for a broader land-use strategy as AI fuels explosive growth. With…
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Four Cities Vote on Local Leaders | Birmingham News
Four cities—Auburn, Bessemer, Gadsden, and Huntsville—are heading to the polls this week with major local elections on the ballot, including mayors, city…
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Principal’s Home Destroyed, Community Steps In | Birmingham News
Principal Jeremy Madden lost his home in a devastating fire Friday night, returning from a football game to find it completely destroyed—thankfully, his family…
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Two Hispanic Lives Lost in Birmingham Crash | Birmingham News
Two Hispanic victims, a 24-year-old Guatemalan man and an unidentified woman, died in a pre-dawn crash on I-65 South near Green Springs Avenue in Birmingham…
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Tragic Loss of Football Prospect Qadir Lyle | Birmingham News
Eighteen-year-old football prospect Qadir Lyle, set to start as a quarterback at Faulkner University, tragically drowned at Corn Creek Park. His body was…
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Prichard Police Transition Ends Sept 4 | Birmingham News
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is pulling back its emergency patrol and dispatch services for Prichard, effective Friday, September 4, after nearly ten weeks…
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Student’s Tragic Death in Montgomery | Birmingham News
Tragedy strikes Alabama State University as student Ava Walters, a second-year Health Information Management major, dies under suspicious circumstances…
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When Yes Feels Wrong | Birmingham News
Caught in a parking lot moment, someone said yes to being a girlfriend on the spot—pressure from friends and the vibe of the moment made it feel right. But…
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Nike x One Piece Devil Fruit Drops | Birmingham News
Nike just dropped a wild One Piece collab that’s got sneakerheads and anime fans buzzing—three Devil Fruit-inspired Air Max Plus kicks, each channeling Luffy’s…
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Noah Rogers Surpasses Recovery Timeline | Birmingham News
Noah Rogers, Alabama’s key wide receiver sidelined since the spring game, is crushing recovery expectations—back on the field ahead of schedule, fueled by…
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NFL Meets Disney in Epic Crossover | Birmingham News
NFL and Disney just dropped a wild new apparel collab with Champion—every single team is paired with a Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars character, matching…
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Fifth Third Expands in Birmingham | Birmingham News
Fifth Third Bank is making a bold move into Alabama, unveiling three new retail branches in Birmingham along Highway 280—with ribbon cuttings set for August 25…
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Keelon Russell Named Alabama's QB1 | Birmingham News
Kalen DeBoer has named Keelon Russell the starting quarterback for Alabama, handing the young second-year player the reins over veteran Austin Mack in a…
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Golesh Prepares Auburn for Baylor | Birmingham News
Auburn’s season opener against Baylor is just two weeks away, and Coach Alex Golesh is ramping up intensity with a “mock game week” approach to prep his team…
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Drummer Wins Legendary Drum-Off After Decade | Birmingham News
Thirty-five-year-old Hamilton drummer Jonathan Fortson stunned the music world by winning Guitar Center’s legendary Drum-Off after a ten-year hiatus, beating…
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QB Battle Heats Up in Preseason | Birmingham News
The NFL preseason just got spicy: Atlanta smashes Indy 34-6, but the real story’s at QB. Michael Penix Jr. is cleared to practice full-time, igniting a fierce…
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Birmingham’s Latest Biz & Culture Moves | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s business scene is buzzing with new openings — a winery in Bessemer, a coffee shop in Hoover, and a Yemeni-inspired eatery joining the food scene —…
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Oxford Teacher Wins National Science Advocate Spot | Birmingham News
Science teacher Chenein Compton from Oxford High School has been selected for the Society for Science’s prestigious Advocate Program, earning her a $3,000…
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Roy Drinkard: A Century of Service | Birmingham News
At 106, Roy Drinkard — a WWII Marine, economic architect, and education advocate — leaves behind a legacy of service that spanned continents and generations. A…
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Pazzo Italian Opens in Vestavia | Birmingham News
New Italian gem Pazzo Italian just dropped in Vestavia Hills—real, hearty pasta, gnocchi, and gelato flights served up with flair behind the Rocky Ridge…
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Supreme Court Reverses Judge Blanchard Case | Birmingham News
The Alabama Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit against Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard, paving the way for…
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Keelon Russell Lights Up Alabama's Future | Birmingham News
Alabama’s future is here: sophomore QB Keelon Russell, the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with the program, has officially taken over as the starter. With…
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Alabama Vets Get 3,000 Free Therapy Sessions | Birmingham News
Alabama veterans are getting a major mental health lifeline: 3,000 free telehealth therapy sessions funded by a $750K grant, part of a $3M state investment…
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Alabama Weather: Storms & Warm Fall Ahead | Birmingham News
Alabama’s weather is heating up with scattered storms brewing in the south, while the rest of the state stays dry—though temps are flirting with fall-like…
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Canada Targets Alabama in Trade Fallout | Birmingham News
Canada’s trade talks with the U.S. just imploded, sparking a fiery response from Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford—who’s now calling for tariffs on eight U.S…
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Free Gun Locks Keep Kids Safe | Birmingham News
Jefferson County’s Sheriff’s Office is leading a bold, community-wide initiative to keep guns safe and out of reach of kids and unauthorized users—by handing…
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Alabama’s Top 11 Retirement Havens | Birmingham News
Alabama’s got 11 hidden gems for retirees—affordable towns like Gadsden and Selma, plus livelier spots like Muscle Shoals with rich culture. History buffs love…
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Social Security COLA 2027 Forecast | Birmingham News
Social Security’s 2027 COLA is set to drop tomorrow at 8:30 AM ET — here’s what you need to know. The projected 3.6% increase, slightly down from last month’s…
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Forks and Black Dresses Reimagined | Birmingham News
Forget fancy fork rules—Miss Manners says most places don’t even serve multiple forks anymore, and if they do, just work from the outside in. The real…
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The Hollies End Live Performances | Birmingham News
The Hollies, legendary British rockers behind timeless hits like “Bus Stop” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” are retiring from live touring after 60…
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Severe Weather Alert for Southwest Alabama | Birmingham News
Severe weather’s coming to southwest Alabama—Level Two risk means scattered storms with damaging winds, not tornadoes. Mobile’s in the crosshairs, so brace for…
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Alabama Voters Want Debate Stage | Birmingham News
Alabama voters are rallying behind the idea of live debates, with 76% saying face-offs are essential for comparing candidates—despite declining debate norms…
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Rare EFU Tornado Hits Alabama | Birmingham News
A rare EFU tornado—meaning “unknown intensity”—touched down in Mobile County, Alabama, last Thursday, hitting a remote area inaccessible to survey teams. With…
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Invisible Histories Moves to Charlotte | Birmingham News
Invisible Histories, the Southern LGBTQ+ history archive, has relocated from Alabama to Charlotte, North Carolina, after facing funding cuts, space shortages…
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Tragedy at Alabama State University | Birmingham News
Ava Walters, a 21-year-old second-year Health Information Management student at Alabama State University, was found unresponsive on Interstate Park Drive in…
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Thursday Night Gridiron Thrills | Birmingham News
High school football lit up Thursday night with explosive wins and nail-biters—American Christian Academy crushed Northridge 28-14, Childersburg obliterated…
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Flock Cameras and the Future of Surveillance | Birmingham News
Flock cameras—those advanced license plate readers—are sparking a heated debate: should law enforcement expand their use, or are we headed toward stricter…
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A Decade of Stories from Birmingham | Birmingham News
For ten years, Bham Now has been capturing Birmingham’s soul through unforgettable stories — from soaring above the city in a Children’s of Alabama rescue…
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RSA Voting Under Scrutiny | Birmingham News
Alabama’s massive public pension fund, RSA, holds billions in investments for state employees and taxpayers—but how it votes on shareholder proposals is…
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Leadership Institute Workshop in Baldwin County | Birmingham News
Get ready to level up your activism game—The Leadership Institute is hosting a free grassroots workshop in Baldwin County next week, August 26th, at Hotel…
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Homeowner Battles Alabama Power Over Land Rights | Birmingham News
A Shelby County homeowner is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Alabama Power, fighting to protect his property rights as the utility company seeks to…
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Plea Deal Falls Through in Fatal DUI Case | Birmingham News
A 21-year-old man, Ramon Maldonado-Vasquez, faced three counts of reckless murder after allegedly crashing his car while drunk and fleeing police, killing…
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Blount County’s New Sheriff Is Set | Birmingham News
Blount County’s next sheriff is locked in: David Thompson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with a diverse background from deputy to jail work to crime…
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Senator Britt Warns on Late-Term Abortion Law | Birmingham News
Senator Katie Britt is sounding the alarm over Massachusetts’ new law that removes late-term abortion restrictions, allowing procedures up to birth — a move…
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1819 News Builds Its Media Ecosystem | Birmingham News
1819 News is launching a bold digital media hub, blending news, opinion, and podcasts like “The Daily Detail” and “This Alabama Life” into one user-friendly…
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PRIDE Program Targets Eating Disorders in LGBTQ+ Adults | Birmingham News
Auburn University’s groundbreaking two-year NIH-funded study reveals why sexual minority individuals face a 2-3x higher risk of eating disorders—and how a new…
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Homewood Votes on Golf and Housing | Birmingham News
Homewood City Council faces a pivotal decision Monday night as they vote on two major developments: “The Woods,” a flashy golf and entertainment complex set…