Prosecutors: Off-duty Jefferson County deputy was allegedly drunk when she crashed into car

An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when she crashed a ...

Alabama Supreme Court affirms county jail is not required to house city inmates

The dispute began in Feb. 2024 when Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin filed a complaint against Jefferson County Sheriff Mark ...

Lawsuit against Jefferson County sheriff regarding city inmates dismissed

The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit the city of Birmingham filed against Jefferson County Sheriff ...

20-year-old killed in rollover ATV crash in north Jefferson County

A 20-year-old was killed in a weekend ATV crash in Gardendale. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as ...

Jefferson County deputy charged after crash injured 2 women, teen, narrowly avoided school bus

Deputy Shamonte D. Lanfair, 34, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail and was released after posting $30,000 bond.

Jefferson County deputy charged with assault was drinking before crash, court documents say

Shamonte D. Lanfair, 34, of Birmingham is charged with two counts of first-degree assault. She has been placed on ...

Jefferson County program combats high infant mortality with personalized support

In recognition of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Jefferson County Department of Health is ...

Etowah County jail security upgrades cut contraband, overdoses by 90%

The Etowah County Detention Center has completed significant exterior security upgrades aimed at reducing contraband and ...
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Judge to hear motions in civil case over death of Jefferson County toddler in hot car

Thursday, a judge is set to hear multiple motions from both sides including motions to dismiss from defendants as well as ...