 | Tinkering with car destroys home
A two alarm blaze destroys a Minor Heights home.  Video
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 | Jefferson County skips another debt payment
The county simply can't afford to pay the debt and keep services running smoothly. Video
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 | Bentley not calling special session on Jeffco financial crisis
The Governor says he wants to see an agreement among the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation first. Video
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 | A tax for some but not for others
Not everyone who works in Jefferson County would pay a proposed occupational tax. Video
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 | 4 women arrested in prostitution sting
Deputies of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit conducted an operation that targeted prostitutes who were advertising their services online at such sites as Craigslist.com and backpage.com.
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 | Burglary suspect “tired of running” surrenders
Just after 9:30am Monday morning, Jefferson Co. Deputies responded to a report of a burglary near Forestdale.
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 | More county layoffs ahead
Additional layoffs are headed for the county.
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 | SCLC wants to save Cooper Green oncology department
Members of the Birmingham chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) plead with the Jeff.Co. Commission to keep Cooper Green safe from budget cuts.
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| Commissioners question Cooper Green bills
Jefferson County commissioners want to know why numbers keep changing regarding Cooper Green. Video
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 | Company to invest $50 million in two Jefferson County nursing facilities
A Tuscaloosa based company is preparing to invest about $50 million in Jefferson County. Video
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| Senate committee passes Jeffco tax bill |
 | Jefferson County occupational tax replacement voted down
Wednesday's failed vote on a replacement occupational tax means another delay in financial relief for the struggling county. Video
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 | Jefferson County delegation tosses aside occupational tax idea
Legislators vote down a new occupational tax during a committee meeting. Video
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| Center Point satellite courthouse reopens
Center Point satellite courthouse reopens for the first time since being closed in 2011 as a result of Jefferson County financial woes. Video
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| Cooper Green cutting services and 89 positions
The cuts are aimed at saving $6 million a year. Video
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| Give it back: Jeffco seeking return of funds
The county is preparing for three days of hearings. Video
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| Pavement reconstruction project on I-59 in Jefferson County
A project to improve I-59 from Alabama Adventure Parkway to north of the CSX railroad overpass in Bessemer is under way.
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 | Detours and delays - I-59 project starts |
| Sewer rate hearing set
Creditors want a stay against sewer system leadership lifted so rates can go up.
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 | Alleged robber behind bars
A man believed to be responsible for a string of burglaries across Jefferson County has been taken into custody.
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 | Jefferson County will default on 15 million dollar debt payment
Stuck between a rock and a hard place Jefferson County Commissioners voted to default on an April 2nd debt payment. This time it won't just be large banks who feel the pinch. Video
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 | Jefferson County Preparing for Elections
The polls open tomorrow morning at seven, but voting in Jefferson County, may come with some challenges. He county is so short-staffed it is having to pull workers, from all departments to cover the elections. Adrian Pittman, explains how that could lead to more than your typical election day glitches. Video
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 | Charms Provide Food For Spring Break
Jefferson County Head Start Families will have something to fill their stomachs over the spring break holidays thanks to Birmingham's Charms. Video
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 | Where are the jobs?
Unemployment numbers have been inching lower, but lack of jobs is still a concern in alabama.
While healthcare and education are among popular fields of study, some of the biggest fields for employment may surprise you. Video
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 | Greenway Project Unveiled
The public got its first glimpse at a project to put greenways throughout Jefferson County on Tuesday. Video
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 | Deputies still looking for suspect on foot
Jefferson and Blount County deputies are on the hunt for a man who's been on the run all day long in Pinson.
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 | Emotional Testimony in Watson Trial
Dive master recounts what he saw and did the day Tina Thomas Watson died. Video
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| Layoffs looming for more Jeff. Co. employees
Another round of layoffs- this time 180 jobs could be cut, leaving hundreds of employees on edge, unsure of what the next few weeks will bring.
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 | Car dealerships can pick up tags, cut down on courthouse lines
A new program allows dealerships to do the legwork for the car buyer.
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 | Jury selection begins in Gabe Watson trial
It's day of the trial against Gabe Watson. He is accused of plotting his wife's death on the honeymoon trip in Australia. He is now being tried in Alabama. Video
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 | Stephens: Occupational tax could reopen jail
The tax would bring in between $60 and 66 million.
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 | How to get help from FEMA
FEMA is hitting the streets in Jefferson County, ready to help people affected by the January tornadoes.
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 | Going Back to School
600+ students are headed back to class more than a week after their school was hit by early morning tornadoes. Video
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 | Coming Home After the Storm
Some storm victims see the damage for the first time since Monday morning. Video
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 | Taking Control: Kids Coping with Storms
In this week's Taking Control, Dr. Josh Klapow tells parents how to address the fears our children face when it comes to all the recent storms. Video
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 | Oak Grove Pulling Together
As people in west Jefferson County start the process of cleaning up, and preparing to start over. People in the Oak Grove Community, are pulling together to help out, and as CBS42's Adrian Pittman reports, one small church is behind the big effort. Video
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 | Jefferson Co. Commissioner Joe Knight on The Storms
The morning after Monday's storms, Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight stopped by our studios to talk about the clean-up process. Video
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 | Winewood Residents Count Blessings
Residents in Winewood are grateful Monday morning's wrath didn't hit them more directly. Video
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| Jefferson County Storm Update
Jefferson County sends out an update full of information about what they are doing in response to today's storms
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 | Mayors offer solution to long courthouse lines
Those long lines could soon be a thing of the past, if the Jefferson County mayors have anything to do with it. They're proposing that each city hall be equipped to handle tag renewals, taking away the bulk of residents lining those hallways at the courthouse. Video
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| Delegates on occupational tax
Representatives give their thoughts on the newly advertised occupational tax
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 | Jeff Co mayors discuss solutions to county problems
Long lines at the courthouse was the topic of discussion at the mayors meeting.
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| Bankruptcy talks continue in court
County attorneys and those representing sewer system bond holders were back in a Jefferson County courtroom Thursday morning. Video
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 | Commissioners want new occupational tax
Jefferson County commissioners say they have cut their budget beyond the bone. And commissioners say they no longer have a choice but to push for additional help, through an occupational tax. Video |  Jeff. Co. Budget (83.0KB)
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 | Falling Through The Cracks
Jefferson County is 40 million dollars in the hole, and services that are usually provided on a regular basis are being put on the back burner. CBS42's Adrian Pittman, explains what that means for your commute. Video
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 | Road and Bridge Repair in Alabama
Governor Robert Bentley, has a plan to fix state and county roads and bridges in Alabama. But it requires borrowing two billion dollars in order to do so. CBS42's Adrian Pittman, has more. Video
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 | Convenience fee tacked on to county online billing
A $3 dollar fee will be charged when using your debit card to pay your property taxes.
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| Court rules against sewer receiver
A bankruptcy judge rules in favor of Jefferson county commissioners.
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 | Tennessee man arrested for sexual abuse
Pelham police track down a Tennessee man they believe sexually abused a juvenile.
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 | Looking forward with Superfund
Residents looking forward to change in their communities after the Superfund announcement. Video
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