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Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Birmingham, Alabama (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Birmingham News Today — May 18, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Birmingham: A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 near Blountsville killed one and injured three, while young activists push for voting rights protections in Alabama. The city also saw a GoFundMe campaign for a woman found dead and the Birmingham softball team advancing to the Super Regional.
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 17, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Birmingham law enforcement seized a major drug shipment during a high-profile bust targeting a local distribution network. A woman was critically injured in a train accident, prompting renewed focus on rail safety, while residents rallied in Alabama cities for a voting rights protest themed “Death of the Confederacy.”
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 16, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Birmingham firefighters responded to a church fire that injured one responder, while authorities seized 9 pounds of meth and $32,500 in a drug bust. The Birmingham Zoo also mourned the death of a 20-year-old giraffe, and city council approved a $250,000 grant to preserve the historic City Walk.
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