Jefferson County

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

I-22 in Jefferson County named “Congressman Spencer Bachus Highway”

The interstate opened to drivers in 2015 and is one of the most significant road projects in Alabama history.

September 29, 2023

Bolin beats Silverstein for Jefferson County Commission seat

The race was technically nonpartisan, but Bolin framed himself as a strong Republican.

Samuel Stettheimer

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July 19, 2023

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Political potpourri

The 2024 candidates for some open state judicial posts have been stirring around all year, and also candidates for next year’s local elections.

Steve Flowers

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July 5, 2023

State, federal law enforcement raid 14 casinos in Jefferson County

The Alabama AG's Office obtained temporary restraining orders against the casinos, closing them for at least the near future.

Josh Moon

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April 13, 2023