Jefferson County

Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact

Britt said the Beltline will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and enhancing public safety.

May 29, 2025

PARCA: Jefferson County overdose deaths dropped in 2024

Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 20, 2025

Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board

SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 2, 2025

Opinion

Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board

Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide communities access to reliable distribution of a substance critical to life itself.

Jabo Waggoner

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Dan Roberts

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April 22, 2025

Phillip Brown elected as first Black chairman of the Jefferson County GOP

Brown, a longtime grassroots leader and Republican activist, was elected by acclamation.

January 30, 2025

Trial date set for Jefferson County racial gerrymandering case

The bench trial in McClure et al. v. Jefferson County Commission et al. has been scheduled for Jan. 13.

Chance Phillips

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December 23, 2024

Jefferson County DA: Toforest Johnson conviction “cannot be justified”

Johnson's death sentence has attracted attention from several notable people, all calling for him to be released or a new trial granted.

Josh Moon

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May 21, 2024

Union ratifies new contract with Jefferson County coal mining company

Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March.

Chance Phillips

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May 8, 2024

Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race

With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat.

Jacob Holmes

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October 25, 2023