Graysville News

Five western area Jefferson County schools will close at noon today because of a water main break along U.S. 78, officials said.

A water main break in Birmingham is affecting some residents in Adamsville and Graysville.

Bill Perrell, Cahaba Heights, 987-7749, offered to give a 12-foot trampoline with sides to someone who will dismantle and remove it.

The second project leading up to the big interchange is a grade and drain project that is 1.3 mi.

Roy Linn Jr. has served on the Graysville City Council for 21 years. But, he doesn't have political ambitions.

Jefferson County leaders have warned funding for senior centers could be cut in the near future as the county slashes funds in an effort to recover from a crushing sewer debt and the loss of occupational tax revenue.

Published: Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. A man who died Friday night in an automobile accident in Forestdale during a severe thunderstorm has been identified as 61-year-old John Henry Harris of Graysville.

A man who died Friday night in a fatal accident in Forestdale during a severe thunderstorm was identified today as John Henry Harris, 61.

Some Jefferson County seniors are getting some help buying health foods. The county Office of Senior Citizen Services is facing major funding cuts, but today it gave $30 worth of coupons to seniors over the age of 60.

Lawrence Carroll of Graysville has had enough and wants something done. For some twenty years he can recall at least a dozen incidents where cars have wrecked on the curve in front of his home on Cherry Avenue crashing into his property.

The National Weather Service is tracking a strong thunderstorm about 7 miles northwest of Hueytown in the Sylvan Springs community, according to a weather statement issued around 4 p.m. . The storm could bring marble size hail and 40 mph winds through the area.

The city of Midfield is awaiting more financial information from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on exactly how much it will cost to contract with the department for policing services.

The Midfield Police Department at 725 Bessemer Super Highway. The city is weighing whether to disband its force and contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for policing.

A Jefferson County sheriff's investigator said a Graysville teen admitted he killed his mother before pointing an empty gun at his grandfather and pulling the trigger several times.