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Continue reading "Man found dead in grandparents' driveway in Graysville"
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.
Now hardly seems the right time for Jefferson County to fire its...
Now hardly seems the right time for Jefferson County to fire its negotiating team in the sewer debt crisis.
Continue reading "Suspect sought in Center Point stabbing"
Jefferson County sheriff's deputies are looking for a 22-year-old man in connection with a stabbing Monday night in Center Point's Civitan Park.
Authorities Identify Jefferson County Murder Victim
Authorities in Jefferson County have identified a homicide victim who was found outside of apartments on Amberwood Drive as 40-year-old Luis Dagoberto Hernandez Lopez.
Ozone alert issued for Jefferson, Shelby counties
The Birmingham Regional Planning Commission has issued an Orange Air Quality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Body of drowned man is identified
A body found in May floating in Valley Creek near Toadvine Road in west Jefferson County has been identified as that of James Richmond Jr., 71, of Birmingham.
Butler County Superintendent Turns Down Job In Jefferson County
It is there on the Birmingham News website that Butler County superintendent Mike Looney 'will replace Jerry Mitchell as Superintendent of Instruction.' Jefferson County school superintendent Phil Hammonds told ...
No charges to be brought against Birmingham police officer who shot robbery suspect
A Birmingham police officer who shot one of two robbery suspects last week after a brief foot chase in east Birmingham was justified in doing so, authorities said today.
Birmingham mayor asks judge to toss SEC lawsuit
Mayor Larry Langford joined with an investment banker and a political friend Monday in asking a court to throw out a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing them of a sweetheart scheme involving ...
State Supreme Court upholds appointment of Bowman to Jeffco Commission but orders fall election
The Alabama Supreme Court today ruled that Jefferson County Commissioner George Bowman can serve in the District One seat until November, when he can run for election.
Jefferson County, Birmingham Police Investigate Separate Homicides
Separate homicides in Jefferson County are under investigation. Birmingham Police say 26-year-old Antonio Vidal of Hoover was found shot to death on 3rd Avenue North.
Jefferson County homicide investigators are on the scene of an apparent homicide in Center Point.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has bought the building that houses the Pita Stop restaurant for $450,000. The school had an option to buy the restaurant building on 12th Avenue South when it bought ...
Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has arrested John Dale Stevens on drug charges.
Teacher had sex with eight pup...
A FEMALE teacher has been accused of having sex with at least eight teenage boys she met through the school baseball team.
Pugh pays $2M fine in sewer scandal
BIRMINGHAM -- Grady Roland Pugh Jr. has paid a $2 million fine for his role in the Jefferson County sewer scandal, U.S. Attorney Alice Martin announced Tuesday.
Ozone Alert Issued For Shelby, Jefferson Counties
Another Code Orange ozone alert has been issued for Jefferson and Shelby counties for Tuesday.
Bessemer police investigate double homicide at nightclub
Two men died after being shot inside a Bessemer nightclub Sunday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
Jefferson Co. Judge Sentences Morris To Die By Lethal Injection
A Jefferson County judge has sentenced Alfonzo Morris, 47, to die by lethal injection for killing a woman in her home in 1997.
Another Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Students
A former special education teacher in Jefferson County is facing sex charges for allegedly having inappropriate relationships with several male high school students.