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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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  • Birmingham: Paralympic athletes bring global spotlight to Birmingham’s Boccia Challenger. | June 22

    Birmingham: Paralympic athletes bring global spotlight to Birmingham’s Boccia Challenger. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    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.
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  • Birmingham: Birmingham Faces Flooding Threat Amid Storm Activity | June 21

    Birmingham: Birmingham Faces Flooding Threat Amid Storm Activity | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    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.
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  • Birmingham: No public update on Birmingham mass shooting investigation two weeks later | June 20

    Birmingham: No public update on Birmingham mass shooting investigation two weeks later | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    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.
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