Birmingham, AL news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Birmingham, AL on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: City buys downtown tower for $11M; suspicious package at courthouse. Also: Birmingham city government purchased a downtown tower building for $11 million. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs near 75°F and light winds.

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Birmingham city government purchased a downtown tower building for $11 million.AL.com · Oct 20, 5:16 PM

Safety & emergencies

Suspicious package was delivered to federal courthouse downtown; authorities responded.WVTM Channel 13 · Oct 19, 4:54 PM

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