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The event was hosted by attorneys representing 11 residents who sued the County Commission claiming the district lines it ...

The county argued that it’s too late in the political cycle to change the district maps now, and doing so could block some ...

The board over the water works is grappling with budget cuts after being told they likely won’t be able to raise rates next ...

The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday discussed a call from city leaders seeking development teams to propose plans for the ...

In other races Tuesday, Sonja Smith won the District 8 seat on the council and incumbent Councilor LaTonya Tate was returned ...

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The County Commission also passed a new zoning ordinance that adds housing types and encourages redevelopment to limit suburban sprawl.

Jefferson County Development Director Josh Johnson. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) The Jefferson County Commission is set to approve development regulation updates when it meets Thursday. “We’re ...