Episodes

  • 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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  • Birmingham News Today — May 15, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Birmingham police are investigating a shooting in a residential area where two men were charged with attempted murder, while the city council unveils a workforce initiative to boost employment. Political candidates are gearing up for the 2026 governor’s race, and church buses are heading to Selma and Montgomery for a civil rights pilgrimage.
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 14, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Birmingham: A 17-year-old was fatally shot in a violent neighborhood altercation, sparking calls for police accountability and mental health support. Church leaders also warned about voting map changes and the ongoing civil rights struggle, urging voter engagement in the city.
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 13, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Birmingham police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl in a city home and another shooting at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, raising public safety concerns. The city also launched a workforce initiative and honored baseball legend Eugene Scruggs at the Negro Southern League Museum ahead of a special primary election announced by Governor Kay Ivey.
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 12, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Birmingham police are investigating a critical child shooting in the city early Monday, while the mayor declines to sign a controversial nightlife ordinance. Volunteers are also cleaning up illegal dumping across neighborhoods as state lawmakers debate the Supreme Court's redistricting ruling.
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  • Birmingham News Today — May 11, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Birmingham police continue investigating two separate Walmart shootings in the city and Irondale, while local restaurants face closures and expansion amid shifting consumer trends. Tripadvisor has named a Birmingham-area attraction as the top amusement park in the U.S., highlighting its unique blend of history and entertainment.
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