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GRAYSVILLE, Ala.- Jefferson County authorities are investigating the death of a 24-year-old man whose body was found in the driveway of his grandparents' house.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a 25-year-old man found this afternoon in his grandparents' driveway in Graysville.

The city of Birmingham is cutting back on take-home vehicles. Employees in Graysville are encouraged to share rides on city business.

“It's continually tracking not only up but up a great deal in comparison with the state - which, the state is doing great. It's just that you're outpacing the average”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published May 18, 2008 12:57 AM CDT The Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel's recently released annual report for 2007 shows that the tourism economy in Walker and Winston ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“This time instead of delivering the package, the Postal Service delivered him to us and we delivered this smart guy right to jail”

Posted by Carol Robinson -- Birmingham News April 24, 2008 1:46 PM A Graysville man is charged with drug trafficking after authorities say he repeatedly flew to California and mailed marijuana back to Alabama - ... via The Mobile Register Online

A Jefferson County man is charged with trafficking marijuana to himself via the U.S. mail. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A Graysville man has been arrested for trafficking marijuana by sending it to himself through the mail. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

A Jefferson County man was charged with trafficking marijuana after authorities said he flew to California several times and mailed the illegal drug to his residence in Graysville. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

A MEMO FROM THE COUNT FINANCE DEPARTMENT INDICATES SEVEN CITIES,INCLUDING GRAYSVILLE HAVE NOT PAID THEIR PERSONNEL BOARD BILL DATING BACK AS EARLY AS 2003.GRAYSVILLE PAYS ITS BILLS.THAT'S MESSAGE THE CITY'S ... via ABC 33/40

“In the last two weeks, I've had friends living in nice neighborhoods close by who had meth labs busted right next door”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published April 20, 2008 11:05 PM CDT District 1 Republican candidate Larry J. Cain has entered the District 1 Walker County Commission race with concerns about morality ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

What kind of billing system was Jefferson County running when bills owed by some cities dating back to 2003 hadn't been paid and there was no known follow-up to collect the payments? A pretty shabby one. via Birmingham News Online

“Years back, the finance department did not send the proper invoices over to the personnel department to be approved, so we wound up with this backlog”

Graysville Mayor Doug Brewer says his city is paid-up with Jefferson County 's personnel board, and he has the paper work to prove it. via NBC13.com

“He's still on a ventilator to help rest his lungs so they can heal.”

ELANE JONES The Daily Mountain Eagle Published February 29, 2008 1:31 AM CST A Bagley volunteer firefighter remains in critical condition in the burn unit at UAB Medical Center after being injured Saturday in a ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

A former employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Graysville Gas and Water Board. via ABC 33/40

“We still searching for them. More charges are also pending against Williams and Wilkerson”

ELANE JONES The Daily Mountain Eagle Published January 01, 2008 12:25 AM CST Two men have been arrested and authorities are searching for three others in connection with a home-invasion-style armed robbery and ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“He will put in a 40-hour week and when needed he will fill in if an officer or fire fighter is out.”

Hanceville's first public safety director John Duchock promises to do what it takes to rid the town's fire and police department's bad reputation. via Cullman Times

“It appears the problem occurred between where the point of bill payment was made and the deposits did not match up.”

Posted by Birmingham News staff December 18, 2007 5:45 PM The Jefferson County Sheriff's office has launched an investigation into possible missing money at the Graysville Gas and Water Board. via The Mobile Register Online

“That's the largest project let by the Department of Transportation in state history. It will hold the record until this project colored in blue is let”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published December 13, 2007 12:08 AM CST A state transportation official said the Birmingham Interstate 65 tie-in for Future I-22 will involve building permanent outer lanes ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

Jim Bradshaw, Gardendale, 631-6620, wanted to buy Bible commentaries, studies or other useful Bible-based books for his stepson, who has accepted a full-time position as a pastor and enrolled in seminary. via Birmingham News Online

Jefferson County sheriff's detectives are investigating a homicide. A sheriff's department spokesman said a body was found in the truck of a vehicle that was recovered in Graysville. via ABC 33/40