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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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Tuberville Warns Against NIL Bill
Senator Tommy Tuberville, ex-football coach turned lawmaker, blasts a bipartisan college sports bill as too vague and potentially harmful, warning it could…
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Councilwoman Resigns Over Residency Violation
Former Montgomery City Councilwoman Marche Johnson has lost her District Three seat after the council unanimously declared it vacant — she wasn’t living where…
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CHOOSE Act Grows Amid Legal Challenges
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, a controversial education savings program, is exploding in popularity—with nearly 50,000 students applying in its second year alone…
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Alabama Grocery Tax Returns July 1
Alabama’s two-month grocery tax break is ending Tuesday, June 30 — meaning the 2% state tax on groceries will return July 1. Governor Ivey signed the temporary…
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Ninja Coffee Maker Drops to $499
Amazon’s Prime Day is slashing the price on the Ninja Luxe Café Premier—a triple-threat coffee maker that brews espresso, drip, and cold brew—with a built-in…
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JLab JBuds Mini Prime Day Deal
JLab JBuds Mini are tiny, feature-packed earbuds on sale for just $24—40% off their usual $40 price—making them an unbeatable Prime Day deal. With 5.5 hours of…
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Beat the Birmingham Heat Wave
Birmingham braces for a brutal heat wave hitting every day from Friday, June 26th through Saturday, July 4th—with temps feeling over 100 degrees. Stay safe by…
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Birmingham Pools Still Closed This Summer
Birmingham’s summer pool season is hitting a major snag—with eight of thirteen city pools still closed, despite a million-dollar budget boost from the mayor…
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Trump Warns of Communist Threat in America
Trump warns of a looming “communism threat” in America, accusing Democrats of cowardice and incompetence for failing to stop what he calls a dangerous…
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K9 Razor Retires After Nine Years of Service
K9 Razor, a nine-year veteran of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, is retiring after a heroic career that saved lives, busted drugs, and kept deputies…
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I-59 Ramps Reopen Ahead of Schedule
Northbound ramps for I-59 at Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville reopened ahead of schedule—just 40 days after work began, wrapping up Thursday. Part of a…
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Alabama Grants Cut Energy Bills for Low-Income Families
Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey just dropped a major energy relief bomb: $6 million in federal grants to slash heating and cooling bills for low-income families…
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Ampersandwich Expands Downtown
Ampersandwich is expanding to downtown Birmingham, taking over the former Zoe’s Kitchen spot on Fifth Avenue North with a September 2026 opening. The team is…
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Dora Alabama Gets $2M Boost
Dora, Alabama is set for major growth after landing a $1 million federal grant to upgrade water infrastructure at Heritage Landing — a 50-acre site near I-22…
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I-59 North Ramps Reopened Early
Drivers in Trussville rejoice—northbound I-59 ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) are open early, ahead of schedule, thanks to speedy construction…
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Sonic Fight Turns Deadly
Late Thursday night at a Sonic Drive-In in Jasper, a planned fight turned deadly when a spectator—also a juvenile—opened fire, hitting two others in the crowd…
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Alabama Pauses Construction for Safer July 4th
Alabama’s DOT is pausing all interstate construction and lane closures this Fourth of July to keep traffic flowing safely amid expected holiday crowds. With 11…
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Tennessee Loses Key Transfer Before Season
Tennessee’s defense just took a major hit as prized transfer Chaz Coleman, a four-star prospect and former Penn State standout, departs before even suiting up…
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Alabama Dog Fighter Gets 10 Years
A man in Alabama just got a ten-year federal sentence for dog fighting and illegal gun possession after authorities uncovered 78 neglected and abused pit bulls…
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Birmingham’s Time to Speak
Birmingham is stepping into the spotlight this summer as StoryCorps rolls into town, offering residents a rare chance to record and share their personal…
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Mother Leaves Special Needs Child Alone
A 27-year-old Alabama mom, Nykera Rich, faces serious charges after leaving her two-year-old child—non-verbal and with special needs—alone overnight in…
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Huntsville Softball Stars Shine
Huntsville’s softball scene just exploded with honors as AL.com unveiled its top awards, spotlighting elite talent from Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall…
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Providence Elementary Surges with New Families
Providence Elementary is poised for explosive growth as new housing surges in its zone—over 500 building permits and 1,200 new units last year signal a flood…
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Blountsville Gets Emergency Water Grant
Blountsville, Alabama, is getting a $425,000 emergency cash boost to fix a crumbling wastewater system after sinkholes caused untreated sewage to leak into the…
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Meow Mixxx Collective Builds Community
In 2005, Christopher Cummings spotted a missing piece in Birmingham: a dedicated space for Black women who love women. He founded the Meow Mixxx Collective…
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Scammers Exploit July 4th Celebrations
With the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday looming, scammers are cashing in on patriotic hype—selling fake coins, knockoff gear, and bogus tickets…
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Artemis Engineer Takes Ring
An Artemis moon program engineer is trading her hard hat for wrestling boots tonight in Huntsville, as Lauren Pegues steps into the ring as Judy Lee Taylor to…
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Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Party
Get ready to party like it’s 1999—fans of “Heated Rivalry” are invited to Seasick Records in Lakeview for the exclusive soundtrack release party on July 10th…
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Coast Guard Training Center Fire
Coast Guard Training Center Fire
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JELLYPIG X100 Vacuum Deal Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day just dropped a budget vacuum powerhouse: the JELLYPIG X100, now at $132 — a whopping 30% off its usual $190 price. With 5,800+ 4.6-star…
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17 New Homes in Birmingham This Week
Birmingham’s real estate scene just got a major update with 17 fresh listings hitting the market—perfect for anyone ready to plant roots. From luxury estates…
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Exit 141 Reopens Early for July 4
Big relief for Birmingham commuters: Exit 141 on I-59 North, closed since May 18 for major work, is set to reopen this weekend—just in time for the July 4th…
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Beats Studio Pro Just Got a $200 Price Drop
Best Buy’s Tech Fest just dropped the Beats Studio Pro headphones by $200 — now just $149. These premium buds pack active noise cancellation, personalized…
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Alabama’s Oyster Lab Revolution
Alabama’s oyster future is being shaped right here on Dauphin Island, where Auburn University’s Shellfish Lab turns science into real-world impact. This isn’t…
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Teen Shooting at Jasper Sonic
Late Thursday night outside a Sonic on Highway 78 East in Jasper, a heated argument between teens aged 14 to 22 turned violent when a gun was pulled—two were…
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Terri Michal Removed From Council Meeting
Terri Michal, a former school board member, was forcibly removed from a Birmingham City Council meeting after being denied the right to speak — despite having…
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FEMA Chief Resigns Amid Teleportation Claims
FEMA’s top official, Gregg Phillips, is out — but not exactly on his own terms. Appointed just months ago, Phillips’ departure follows a string of bizarre…
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When Ghosting Runs in the Family
A sister feels deeply hurt and ghosted after being excluded from a group hangout—despite reaching out to be included. The rift stems from a past incident where…
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Extra Tip? Ask Yourself Why
Is it rude to tip extra on a server when your host already paid? Miss Manners says it depends on your motive—don’t do it to one-up your host or make them look…
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Birmingham Roads Get Major Upgrade
ALDOT’s pouring over $339 million into Birmingham’s roads—major highway upgrades, new interchanges, bridge replacements, and traffic-smoothing projects—all set…
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Viral Pies Save Alabama Pizzeria
A viral farewell post from Darryl McKinney, owner of Heavenly Pies in Mobile, Alabama, sparked an unexpected surge in customers and social media buzz, turning…
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Justin Green Charged in Homewood Tool Theft
Justin Green Charged in Homewood Tool Theft
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Project Marvel Lawsuit Dropped
A major legal hurdle for Bessemer’s ambitious Project Marvel data center has vanished after a lawsuit from three residents was dismissed. The suit, which…
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Alabaster’s New Library and Rec Center Takes Shape
Alabaster’s big new $43 million recreation center and library combo is finally taking shape—inside the library gets its final paint job, while the rec center’s…
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Soccer Unites a Nation
The World Cup is turning America into a global soccer fan zone, even for skeptics like me. From Kansas chanting for Algeria to Scottish fans conquering Boston…
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Heat Wave to Stick Through July
This weekend’s heat wave is bringing scorching temps in the low to mid 90s, with humidity pushing the heat index past 100 degrees—making it feel downright…
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From Backyard to NBA Draft
From backyard hoops in Mobile to NBA draft night, Labaron Philon’s journey is pure grit and greatness. A two-time Alabama Player of the Year and Mr…
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Sloss Tech: Where Connections Drive Tech
Sloss Tech wrapped up in Birmingham with over 1,400 tech leaders and job seekers connecting, learning, and competing—proving that in tech, it’s not just what…
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Wahl's Residency Challenge Heats Up
A fresh residency challenge has emerged against John Wahl, Republican nominee for Alabama lieutenant governor, as Tim Colling alleges Wahl hasn’t lived in the…
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Birmingham’s AI Tax Break Controversy
Birmingham’s City Council just approved a massive tax break for AI cloud giant Nebius Inc.—granting them a 65% property tax abatement and 80% construction tax…
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Tuberville Defends Trump’s Iran Outburst
Senator Tommy Tuberville is firing up defense for President Trump after a heated private meeting where Trump lambasted GOP senators for voting to end combat…
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Ammie Akin Enters Alabama GOP Race
Ammie Akin, Birmingham educator and entrepreneur, has officially launched her bid for Alabama’s Seventh Congressional District in the Republican primary—making…
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America’s 250th: Rekindle the Fire
Two hundred fifty years after America’s founding, this anniversary isn’t about celebration—it’s a solemn reckoning. We’re called to ask ourselves if we still…
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Sharifi's Death Sentence Upheld
Iranian national Mohammad Sharifi’s final legal appeal has been crushed by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, sealing his death sentence for the brutal…
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Home Builders Back Marques for DC
The Home Builders Association of Alabama just threw their weight behind Rhett Marques in the Congressional District Two special election, calling him the…
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Supreme Court Upholds Second Amendment Nationwide
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s strict gun carry bans, declaring the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms applies nationwide—no state can override it with…
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Strait of Hormuz Evacuation Paused
A British ship suffered damage in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the UN to pause its evacuation operation amid blame from U.S. officials pointing to an…