We are unlikely to formally unite our communities in the foreseeable future, so why shouldn’t we connect them virtually by building a “smart county.” ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office needs help finding two men they claim broke into a home in Center Point and stole items from inside.

Thompson and his family made it out and landed in Inverness, Alabama, where his children were enrolled at Inverness Elementary School. At first, Thompson's plan was always to return to New Orleans, ...

CENTER POINT, Ala. ( WBRC) - Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a burglary case in Center Point. According to ...

State Senator Matt Woods today announced a record-breaking investment in career technical education: a total of $13 million ...

A 68-year-old inmate serving life for murder has died at Donaldson Correctional Facility, says the Alabama Department of ...

NEW: Behind the scenes, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office plays a vital role in public health + safety—one that just got ...

Elections notebook For those who were closely following some of the municipal campaigns in recent weeks — and judging by Tuesday’s election turnouts, you probably weren’t — here are a few noteworthy ...

It was an exciting 2025 municipal election day in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. Magic City voters gave Randall Woodfin a ...

The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is beginning a weeklong observance of International Overdose Awareness Day ...

A 16-year-old killed in a weekend shooting was identified Monday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, ...

Across Jefferson County’s 35 municipalities, there are 20 separate jail facilities, including two county jails. New York City ...