Jefferson Co. Sheriff: Employee Crashed Van into Jack’s Restaurant
A worker at the Jack’s Restaurant in Pinson crashed a van into the building Friday morning, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
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J.M. Smucker to Build $1.1 Billion Food Plant in Jefferson County
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to build a manufacturing facility and distribution center in Jefferson County, creating up to 750 jobs.
Man Shot, Killed on First Day of Work at Plant Near Birmingham
Authorities say a man working his first shift at a manufacturing plant near Birmingham was shot to death by a fellow employee.
Alabama Judge Opposed to Death Penalty Set for Ethics Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge accused of violating judicial rules with her criticism of the death penalty is going before a disciplinary court on ethics charges. A complaint before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary on Monday says Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tracie Todd wrongly became embroiled in the capital punishment debate. It also says she issued erroneous…
Man Found Guilty of Killing Woman Found Dead in Well in 2019
TUSCALOOSA, Aa. (AP) – Authorities say a jury has found a man guilty Wednesday in the death of a Jefferson County woman whose body was found at the bottom of a well. The Tuscaloosa County District Attorney says Tyler Battles was found guilty in the death of 20-year-old Marka Willoe Watkins. Her body was found in the well outside a…
14- Year-Old Girl Accused of Stabbing Student at Alabama High school
McCALLA, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a high school student was stabbed at his school outside Birmingham. The stabbing happened late Thursday morning at McAdory High School in McCalla. Officials say the suspect – a 14-year-old girl – was taken into custody. Jefferson County sheriff’s Sgt. Joni Money said the girl allegedly stabbed the 14-year-old boy after a disagreement. Money…
Birmingham Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive For 3 Days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man accused of holding a woman against her will for three days is in custody. Jefferson County deputies were called to a home in Adger, an unincorporated community southwest of Birmingham, at about 2:35 p.m. on Sunday to investigate reports of a person being held against their will. When deputies arrived at the scene they…
Boy, 16, found shot to death near abandoned house
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old boy has been found shot to death near an abandoned house in Fairfield. Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies found the boy’s body early Wednesday morning. Sgt. Joni Money says there had been reports of gunfire in the area the previous night, and multiple vehicles had been shot. Money said investigators are hoping that…
7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Mobile Home Fire Near Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a 7-year-old boy has been killed when a fire engulfed his mobile home near Birmingham. The child was pronounced dead on Wednesday at the scene of the blaze at the Jefferson County residence. Sgt. Joni Money said a call to 911 reported that the boy was trapped inside a bedroom in the home. Palmerdale…
Fultondale Tornado Leaves Several Injured and 1 Dead
1/5Courtesy: Facebook Show Caption Hide Caption 2/5Courtesy: Facebook Show Caption Hide Caption 3/5Courtesy: Facebook Show Caption Hide Caption 4/5Courtesy: Facebook Show Caption Hide Caption 5/5Courtesy: Facebook Show Caption Hide Caption BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in…
