Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Birmingham: Paralympic athletes bring global spotlight to Birmingham’s Boccia Challenger. | June 22
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Birmingham hosts the World Boccia Challenger, featuring top Paralympic athletes, while a hometown NBA Draft prospect from a Mr. Basketball finalist joins Alabama’s basketball legacy. The city also celebrates the return of the Birmingham Concert Series and growth in local venture capital funding.
Birmingham: Birmingham Faces Flooding Threat Amid Storm Activity | June 21
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Birmingham faced life-threatening flash floods from heavy rain along University Boulevard, prompting emergency alerts and road closures. The city also celebrated its industrial roots with the “Forged with Strength” event at Sloss Furnaces, while Alabama’s NBA draft prospects gained national attention.
Birmingham: No public update on Birmingham mass shooting investigation two weeks later | June 20
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Birmingham residents await updates from Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham Police Department two weeks after a mass shooting, while Juneteenth celebrations continue at the Civil Rights Institute. Farmers in Central Alabama prepare for rain, and fans celebrate the U.S. World Cup team’s standout moment.
Birmingham: Emergency crews rescue submerged vehicle in Birmingham | June 19
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Birmingham's Local Wire update covers a submerged vehicle rescue near 10th Avenue, severe weather warnings for Alabama, and a new DIY Civics event hosted by Carnegie.org. The episode also features a columnist's op-ed on supporting seniors in the city's cultural fabric.
Birmingham: Teen Seriously Injured in Birmingham Shooting | June 18
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Birmingham police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 13-year-old seriously injured in a residential area and another shooting in Center Point, with both incidents prompting rapid police responses. The East-West Classic baseball game is still on for Juneteenth, and Alabama voters will cast ballots in key U.S. House primary runoffs.
Birmingham: Pinson Man Charged in Deadly Birmingham Shooting | June 17
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Birmingham: A Pinson man faces charges after a deadly shooting in the city, and a beloved youth baseball coach was killed in an argument at a barbershop in Upper Michigan. Voters in Jefferson County prepare to cast ballots in the 2026 Alabama primary runoffs as the weather remains mild with a 9% chance of rain.
Birmingham: Birmingham motorcyclist killed in I-59 crash | June 16
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Birmingham: A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-59 North near Ensley, prompting traffic warnings. WBRC 6 News hired Carlyn McCreary as their new First Alert Meteorologist, a Birmingham native with decade-long weather experience.
Birmingham: Fatal shooting investigation underway in Birmingham's West Valley Avenue area | June 15
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Birmingham police are investigating a fatal shooting at a West Valley Avenue business and a barbershop shooting that left a 34-year-old father dead, while a severe crash on I-59 near the eastern border sparked a high-speed pursuit. State school board candidates in north Alabama are campaigning with diverging education policies, and Miss Alabama 2026 shared her top Birmingham eateries.
Birmingham: Birmingham Police Investigate Multiple Homicides in Recent Shootings | June 14
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Birmingham police are investigating multiple homicides including a fatal shooting at a Homewood business and a targeted attack at a barber shop where a father was killed. The incidents have sparked concerns about public safety and calls for stronger community policing in the city.
Birmingham: Birmingham police shot and killed a suspect in Midfield | June 13
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Birmingham police shot and killed a suspect in Midfield during a high-speed chase, sparking a review of department protocols. A mass shooting at a downtown event a week ago remains under investigation with details still unclear, while the city's economy grows with new businesses opening in Eastside and Southside.
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