Judge Considering Testimony in Trial Over Jefferson County Commission Districts
UPDATED — If a judge rules that districts were gerrymandered, it could change the political landscape of the commission. Read more.
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Finally! McCalla Development Gets JeffCo Zoning Approval After Significant Adjustments
A proposed residential development in McCalla got the go-ahead Thursday after developer K&K Properties LLC greatly reduced the density of homes and made other assurances. Read more.
En Garde! Experts Will Duel If JeffCo Redistricting Lawsuit Goes to Trial
The federal lawsuit challenging Jefferson County Commission districts is set to go to trial Monday, depending on how a judge rules on requests from each side to find in their favor before that. Read more.
Jefferson County Commission OK’s Funding for 3 Economic Development Organizations
Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday allotted money to three economic development drivers after a spirited debate about equity earlier in the week. Read more.
Naftel Praised by Former Probate Judge as ‘the Best’
The Jefferson County Commission presented Probate Judge Jim Naftel II, who will step down next month, with a proclamation that recognized and thanked him for his service. Read more.
Ho, Ho, Ho: Jefferson County Commissioners to Dole Out Econ Dev Funds, but Two Say Stockings Aren’t Being Filled Fairly
Jefferson County Commissioners will be deciding Thursday how much money to allot to three economic development drivers, an issue that made onto the upcoming agenda after a spirited debate about equity. Read more.
JeffCo Commission President Diagnosed With Treatable Cancer
Jimmie Stephens said he has begun treatment for cancer. Read more.
McCalla-Area Residential Development Inches Closer to Approval
A developer that had wanted to develop patio garden homes reduced the number of residences and now will rethink its entrance plan before returning to the Jefferson County Commission in February. Read more.
JeffCo Approves New Deal With Amwaste, Requires GPS Maps in Garbage Trucks
Brighter days appear to be on the horizon for residents of unincorporated Jefferson County when it comes to their garbage collection. Read more.
Commissioners Consider Study to Replace Sewer Line Under Airport Runway
The Jefferson County Commission will be considering moving a sewer line that runs under the main runway at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport and to the current Coca-Cola United bottling headquarters and the National Guard properties. Read more.