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29 Jefferson County restaurants scored 95 or higher in October

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Bham Now reported that 29 Jefferson County restaurants received health scores of at least 95 during October.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskNov 6, 2026

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Jefferson County item identified for Nov. 4

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A Talk of Alabama listing names Ms. Senior Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Commission for Nov. 4, 2026.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskNov 5, 2026

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Birmingham water board approves settlement agreements

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The Birmingham regional water board approved settlements that could be worth millions, though the agreements’ terms were not detailed.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskOct 27, 2026

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Jefferson County Schools to add A/C to nearly 500 buses

Schools

Jefferson County Schools will add air conditioning to nearly 500 buses after extreme heat in Alabama.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskOct 22, 2026

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Birmingham loses federal lawsuit over water board changes

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A federal lawsuit by Birmingham seeking to reverse a restructuring of the city’s water board has ended in the city’s loss.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskOct 16, 2026

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Samford South Campus plan advances amid Homewood questions

Schools

Samford’s South Campus proposal has moved forward as Homewood raises questions about student safety, ownership and taxes.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskOct 14, 2026

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Jefferson County deputy arrested after Hoover DUI crash

Police, fire and courts

A Jefferson County deputy was arrested on a DUI charge after a predawn crash in Hoover.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskOct 13, 2026

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Suspended probate judge seeks daytime office access

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The suspended Jefferson County probate judge says records were displaced while the state conducted an audit.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 30, 2026

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Jefferson County approves $1 million Kimberly incentive

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Jefferson County approved a incentive tied to a Kimberly shopping center that will include a Publix.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026

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Judge says complaint seeks to undo her Jefferson County election

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A suspended Jefferson County judge says a 120-page complaint would overturn the result of the election that put her in office.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 18, 2026

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Jefferson County Coroner Seeks Families of Four People

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The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is asking the public to help locate family members of four people.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 10, 2026

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UAB youth board gives Alabama students a leadership role

Schools

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Youth Advisory Board centers Alabama students in leadership, service and community participation.

Jefferson County Alabama DeskSep 9, 2026