12 unhappiest places in the U.S. and what they have in common
Some U.S. cities consistently rank low in terms of happiness, with residents facing poor health, high stress, and limited opportunities for improvement. Poverty, weak community support, and economic decline are common threads that run through these areas. These factors demonstrate how profoundly local conditions...
Birmingham restaurant featured on CBS Mornings “solo dining” segment
Since Bayonet opened earlier this year, it has earned the loyalty of seafood lovers, cocktail connoisseurs and—according to CBS Mornings—solo diners. On a recent segment, CBS News correspondent and Alabama native Jan Crawford headed to Bayonet to get the scoop on why solo diners keep coming back. Why...
Mt. Olive Road in Jefferson County deemed impassable as storms knock down trees, power...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mt. Olive Road in north Jefferson County has been deemed completely impassable as storms have knocked down trees and power lines. Strong storms moving across central Alabama Tuesday morning knocked down trees and power lines across the state, with more than 50,000 Alabama Power customers...
Police chase that started in Moody ends in Birmingham, at least 2 crashes on...
MOODY, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities in Moody say a suspect has been arrested after police pursued him from their city to the Roebuck neighborhood of Birmingham Monday afternoon, Nov. 24. Moody Police Chief Reece Smith said the suspect - identified as 46-year-old Jason Moreland of Homewood - stole a vehicle...
Child flown to Birmingham after being hit by truck in Cedar Bluff
CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. (WBRC) - A child was life-flighted to Children’s of Alabama after they were hit by a truck the night of Nov. 22. Police Chief Jeremy Stapps said the child turned and walked into the path of the oncoming truck on Martha Vera Lane. Emergency responders immediately...
Birmingham Police searching for 31-year-old woman last seen in September
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is asking for help locating a woman who was last seen in September. Birmingham Police shared on Monday, Nov. 24, that Hope Danielle Moore had not been seen or heard from by her family since September 2025. Moore, 31, is described as...
More than 40,000 without power as storms roll through Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Strong storms moving across Alabama have knocked down trees and power lines across the state, leaving thousands without power service. As of 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Alabama Power is reporting 47,074 customers are without power and the number continues to grow. In Jefferson County alone, a...
Tornado Threat Expands Across Deep South Tuesday as Severe Weather Targets Alabama, Mississippi, and...
DEEP SOUTH — Meteorologists are warning of an elevated tornado threat across the Deep South on Tuesday, with Alabama, Mississippi, and western Georgia at the highest risk for severe storms capable of producing multiple tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. According to updated forecast maps, the greatest threat...
Seeking Love in Unexpected Places: A Birmingham Dating Odyssey
In the modern world of digital dating, it can be challenging to find genuine connections. This dilemma was recently expressed by a young woman on social media, who shared her struggles with meeting people in Birmingham. Despite not having much success with dating apps or approaching people in bars, she reached out to...
Birmingham to host first ever homelessness summit at Regions Field
On Monday, Dec. 1, the city of Birmingham and One Roof, a homelessness relief organization, will host a first-of-its-kind event to identify and support solutions for the city’s homeless population. The event will bring together public-sector leaders, faith leaders, nonprofits, local businesses and civic partners for...

















