Jefferson County coroner Brenda Shumaker recently announced she would not run again, in order to take much needed time to ...

A woman in Birmingham is facing animal cruelty and arson charges after the death of a dog earlier this week. Adryana Winter ...

One bill would allow some Jefferson County cities to form their own school districts, while another bill would double the size of JCPS' school board.

Birmingham police are partnering with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on a “Stolen Vehicles Task Force” initiative ...

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Thomas died Monday, slightly more than two years after leaving office at the end of 2022.

Beginning Friday, Feb. 14, residents can search for their marriage certificate online and can request a certified copy from 1992 to the present without needing to visit the county clerk's office.

Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said the new technology should reduce wait times with fewer people having to come into the office.

The case of whether Jefferson County Sheriff Bart Richmond will remain on a county list of officers with credibility concerns is now in the hands of Judge Jeffrey Farrell. On Friday, Jefferson County ...

Plans for a new Sheetz in Ballenger Creek's Jefferson Technology Park moved forward after receiving approval from t County Planning Commission on Wednesday. The developer, BK Jefferson LLC, received ...

McDaniel, 22, was on probation for 2 attempted murder convictions when Birmingham Police say he killed 11 people and wounded 29 others in shootings that span a 3-month period.

McDaniel, 22, was on probation for 2 attempted murder convictions when Birmingham Police say he killed 11 people and wounded 29 others in shootings that span a 3-month period.

Fairfield city officials are holding off on releasing information about an incident involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy, citing both long-standing department policy and a judge’s gag order ...