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Birmingham Approves Rules for Clearing Public EncampmentsPolitics — 2dBirmingham approved an ordinance banning unauthorized encampments on public property and setting a consistent process for clearing them, with notice periods ranging from two to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. The city says outreach teams will connect unhoused residents with shelter and services, while written notice and storage of eligible belongings are also part of the procedures.

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Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City ownership group as club leads Championship — 3dTom Brady has left Birmingham City’s ownership group three years after joining the club as a minority investor. The club thanked the seven-time Super Bowl champion for his support as it continues its project under the Knighthead ownership group.

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Elena Vasquez Three years is short for an owner to bail even as a minority investor so something must have shifted behind the scenes.

Two Men Killed in Separate Birmingham, Mulga CrashesAuto — 3dEddie Lee Gray Jr., 54, died Sunday when the ATV he was riding crashed into a ditch on Front Street in Mulga; the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. A second man was killed Saturday in a separate crash in Birmingham’s Powderly neighborhood when his vehicle struck a utility pole, and police are investigating.

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Lincoln City, Birmingham City set for Championship clashSports — Oct 31, 2026Lincoln City hosted Birmingham City after a 4-1 win over Burnley, while seventh-place Birmingham sought a response to a recent defeat and remained in the promotion race. Fan predictions favored a narrow 2-1 Lincoln win, though previews stressed Birmingham’s strong away form and the challenge facing the hosts.

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IJRRussian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For UkraineDylan Kresak · 5 min · 11h

Fourth Suspect Charged in Birmingham Robbery KillingWorld — Nov 4, 2026Breona Marshall, 19, was arrested and charged with felony murder in the fatal robbery-shooting of 21-year-old Jaxon Trew Bearden in Birmingham’s Ensley neighborhood, becoming the fourth person charged in the case. Two suspects face capital-murder charges, while reports differ on the charge against a third suspect.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Alabama Getaways Span Gulf Beaches, Lakes, Historic TownsLifestyle — 3dAlabama offers varied getaways and communities, from Gulf Shores’ quieter lagoon-and-Gulf beaches to Oxford and Pell City’s lake recreation and walkable downtowns. Near Birmingham and Mobile, Gardendale and Saraland add small-town charm, green spaces, trails, local dining, and comparatively affordable living.

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Birmingham Homicides Leave Three Dead, Two ChargedWorld — Nov 4, 2026Birmingham police have charged suspects in two separate fatal shootings: 23-year-old Dylan Nash in the death of Makayla May Riley and 37-year-old Simeon Wallace in the killing of Brian Keith Lowe Jr. A third fatal shooting, the death of Ralen Jean McCurdy, remains under investigation with no suspect in custody.

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Restaurants open, plan launches across US, UKLifestyle — 3dNew Japanese and Asian dining options are emerging in several communities: a sushi restaurant is reportedly planned for a long-closed site in Benton Township, B Family Sushi has moved to downtown Bowling Green, and Sticks’n’Sushi has opened its first Birmingham location. East Austin has also added a sushi bar, while Rochester is preparing to open a restaurant specializing in Japanese milk bread.

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Cities Advance Public Camping OrdinancesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Jonesboro approved a ban on unauthorized overnight camping in city parks and parking lots, while Birmingham’s committee advanced a proposed ban on camping on public property that also calls for outreach and resources for people experiencing homelessness; Birmingham’s full council must still consider it. In Mansfield, a council member plans to seek a delay of a proposed downtown camping ban, citing community feedback and the pending expansion of shelter capacity.

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FaithTapPope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in PeruPope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru7h · 7 reads

Birmingham police seek 75-year-old missing since Oct. 29World — Nov 2, 2026Police in Palmetto, Florida, are seeking help locating 66-year-old William “Tom” Holding, whose safety is a concern after he disappeared from an assisted living facility. Birmingham police are also searching for 75-year-old Lether Thompson, missing since Oct. 29; his vehicle was found unattended on a Mississippi freeway, and his phone is reportedly not working.

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Seven Arrested After Fireworks Launched at Birmingham CrowdsWorld — Nov 1, 2026Seven people aged 15 to 26 were arrested after fireworks were launched at pedestrians and police during Halloween-night disorder in Birmingham city centre, causing crowds to flee; no injuries were immediately reported. Police said the arrests involved suspected assault and possession of fireworks or an offensive weapon, and a Section 60 order gave officers additional stop-and-search powers.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Birmingham Police Charge Man in 36th HomicideWorld — Oct 27, 2026Jeremy Jerome Moore, 39, was fatally shot in Birmingham’s Norwood community after which his vehicle crashed as he tried to drive away. Police arrested 26-year-old Cornelius Cotchery and charged him with murder; the investigation is ongoing.

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Air Transat plans twice-weekly Birmingham-Toronto routeTravel — Oct 29, 2026Air Transat will restore direct service between Birmingham and Toronto for summer 2027, operating twice weekly from late June through October on Airbus A321LR aircraft. The route will give Midlands travelers a direct link to Canada and onward connections to other Canadian cities through Air Transat’s partnership with Porter Airlines.

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Magic City Classic Draws Crowds Across BirminghamSports — Oct 29, 2026Birmingham’s Magic City Classic draws fans for its football, parade and weeklong celebrations, with residents and leaders describing a welcoming tradition whose cultural and economic impact extends across the region. This year’s festivities include a free NASCAR car show and family activities, while officials and residents urge visitors to plan for heavy crowds and traffic, especially with Halloween events overlapping.

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IJRNavy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through ArsenalFrancis Kapper · 4 min · 11h

Birmingham Zoo Carousel Reopens After Three-Year RenovationLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026After a three-year restoration, the Birmingham Zoo’s Protective Carousel has reopened to the public, featuring 36 refurbished hand-carved figures of endangered animals. Zoo leaders say the ride’s return revives cherished family memories while reinforcing the zoo’s conservation message.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Transit Agencies in Three Cities Offer Free Rides to PollsPolitics — Oct 27, 2026Transit agencies in Birmingham, Bangor and Rochester are offering free rides to help voters reach the polls on Election Day. Birmingham’s MAX Transit includes fixed-route, BRT and paratransit service, Bangor’s free rides cover all routes and ADA paratransit, and Rochester riders can ride free by telling the driver they are traveling to vote during the specified hours.

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Derek Foss Rochester's simple tell-the-driver rule seems practical and should get more people out without extra hassle.

At Least One Dead in Shooting Near Legion FieldSports — Nov 1, 2026Multiple people were shot near Birmingham’s Legion Field shortly after the Magic City Classic football game, and their conditions were initially unknown. Police suspended tailgating, ordered attendees to leave the stadium grounds, and began investigating.

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Cardiff City beats Birmingham City 2-0Business — Oct 24, 2026Birmingham’s historic Great Hampton Street gateway is being blighted by graffiti and neglected privately owned buildings, prompting calls for upkeep. At the same time, local leaders say the city’s future depends on community-minded investment and its culture of people supporting one another.

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Birmingham opens decades-spanning Magic City Classic exhibitSports — Oct 22, 2026Birmingham’s Magic City Classic, the annual Alabama State–Alabama A&M rivalry, is a weeklong celebration of HBCU pride and community, with concerts and cultural events alongside the game; a free City Hall exhibit traces its history through archival photos and generations of memories. The SWAC commissioner says the Classic is central to the conference’s ties to Birmingham and estimates it generated more than $250 million in economic impact over his eight years in the role.

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Andrew PowellKansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's EndorsementDemocrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig9h · 200 reads

Education and Hospitality Jobs Span Five U.S. CitiesLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Hiring roundups highlight education roles in Sherwood, Birmingham, Augusta and Huntsville, spanning early-childhood and after-school programs, workforce training, STEM, assessment development and music instruction. Birmingham also has restaurant and hospitality openings, from kitchen and banquet work to restaurant management and an executive chef role.

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Job Listings Report Openings Across Five CitiesBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Employers in Birmingham, Madison and Pascagoula are hiring for public safety and security roles, including loss prevention, campus and building patrols, state government security, industrial security and safety work. Openings range from flexible or routine patrol positions to specialized jobs requiring security credentials or prior law enforcement, military or industrial experience.

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Birmingham Unveils Permanent Wall for Alabama’s 14 HBCUsLifestyle — Oct 23, 2026The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has unveiled a permanent wall honoring Alabama’s 14 historically Black colleges and universities, alongside an exhibit featuring artifacts, photographs and memorabilia about their contributions to education, culture and the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibit runs through Dec. 12, and all 14 schools will receive the institute’s Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth Humanitarian Award.

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Six Shot at Newark Halloween Event as Police Seek SuspectsWorld — Nov 1, 2026Six people were injured in a Halloween-night shooting in downtown Newark, Delaware, near the University of Delaware; authorities had not publicly identified suspects or disclosed the victims’ conditions. The shooting occurred amid a broader weekend of gun violence in nightlife districts across several U.S. cities, including deadly incidents in Dallas and Birmingham.

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Teen Charged in Magic City Classic Shooting — Nov 1, 2026A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in a shooting after Birmingham’s Magic City Classic that killed 19-year-old Dre’Shawn Thomas and injured eight others; one of the wounded remains in critical condition. Police initially said multiple people may have been involved, while Mayor Randall Woodfin urged accountability without letting the violence overshadow the event’s legacy.

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IJRDemocrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without TrumpSimon August · 7 min · 11h