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.
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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.
JeffCo Commission Honors Walter Gonsoulin as Superintendent of the Year
Commissioners presented a proclamation to Jefferson County School Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin for having been named Alabama/Schneider Electric 2025 Superintendent of the Year. Read more.
JeffCo Commission Talks About Transformations in McCalla
Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens says development needs to be managed on the old U.S. 11 corridor through McCalla as he applauds the new Smucker’s plant, which is having its ribbon-cutting Thursday. Read more.
JeffCo Commission Delays Decision on High-Density Development, Wants New Rules in Place First
Jefferson County Commissioners have been considering a proposal that originally would have built a patio garden home development in the McCalla area. Read more.
Density in Proposed Residential Developments Concerns Jefferson County Commission
A McCalla-area development request on Thursday’s commission agenda has stirred the conversation about high-density development proposals and their locations. Read more.