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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Center Point man arrested for attempted ATM theft (trussvilletribune.com) — Birmingham police say a Center Point man has been charged after two failed attempts to steal ATM machines on 3rd Avenue South and 1st Avenue North, where no cash was taken. The suspect was arrested, booked into Birmingham City Jail, then transferred to Jefferson County Jail before being released, and the case remains part of the city's ongoing property crime enforcement.
2. How Much Does It Actually Cost To Live in Alabama in 2026? (vocal.media) — If you live in Birmingham, this breakdown shows exactly what 2026 rent, utilities, and everyday expenses look like, from median apartment prices to typical monthly bills. It compares Birmingham's housing and power costs with other Alabama cities, explains why utilities run so high, and helps you estimate a realistic monthly budget if you're renting or considering a move within the state.
3. Birmingham Mountain High Hikers is Building Community, One Trail at a Time (birminghamtimes.com) — Birmingham Mountain High Hikers has grown from three friends hiking Ruffner Mountain into a welcoming community that's introduced more than 1,000 people to local trails. The group emphasizes health, connection, and visibility for Black residents in Birmingham's natural areas, and continues free Saturday morning hikes that anyone can join by following their social media for weekly details.
4. Public Radio Station Forced to Call Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' (theintercept.com) — Listeners in Birmingham are learning that UAB is requiring local NPR member station WBHM to say "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico," prompting the station's director to resign. The piece sharply criticizes Alabama's new law and UAB's decision, arguing it chills press freedom and unnecessarily enforces a symbolic political gesture.
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