Birmingham and Jefferson County public safety leaders show support for statewide ban on Glock switches

Officers say state legislation would mean getting Glock switches and these devices out of the hands of criminals, holding them accountable in state and federal court.

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Jefferson County employees say they feel relief as governor signs bill requiring county to use 2024 budget

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has now signed a bill that will require Jefferson County to pay its over 300 county employees using its 2024 budget.

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Jefferson County employees receive long-awaited paychecks after state intervention

Monday's passage of Senate Bill 182 allowed Jefferson County employees to be paid for the first time since December.

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Overdose numbers show decline as Steubenville sees successful drug enforcement efforts

A significant drug bust happened in Steubenville this week, thanks to the county's drug task force.The drug arrests on Monday and the number of drugs seized by ...

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Morris mom testifies before Alabama Senate committee on bill named after infant daughter

A bill progressing through the Alabama state Senate is named after a Jefferson County 4-month-old. They call SB76 "Parker's Bill" because the baby's mom is the one who spoke out about trying to be ...

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Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

Rich Wyatt went from the small screen to the big house. Now, the infamous local legend is taking a swing at politics.

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Former Beaumont ISD electrician has only paid $2K of $1.17M restitution for defrauding school district

Calvin Gary Walker, who was found guilty of felony fraud in September 2019, was ordered to serve 180 days in jail on weekends ...

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Jail management class equips newly hired jail professionals with essential skills

Local, city, and county corrections officers are participating in a crucial jail management class designed to equip them with ...

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A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved

Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before ...

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Cellist performance to highlight weekend events

A Port Angeles Symphony performance, other music shows and a repair event will take place on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

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Officials at one school district help student declare herself homeless before moving in with teacher

The Jefferson County School District is apologizing to the parents of a Columbine High School student after school officials helped the student lie on a federal form and then hid it from her parents ...

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Pedestrian struck, killed on Route 30 in Jefferson County

A driver fatally struck a pedestrian Saturday evening on Route 30 in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State ...

A driver fatally struck a pedestrian Saturday evening on Route 30 in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State ...

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Jefferson County employees say they feel relief as governor signs bill requiring county to use 2024 budget

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has now signed a bill that will require Jefferson County to pay its over 300 county employees using its 2024 budget.

READ MORE: KARK on MSN


CO PO Calendar | Feb. 17-23

CoPo's weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes ...

CoPo's weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes ...

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Cellist performance to highlight weekend events

A Port Angeles Symphony performance, other music shows and a repair event will take place on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

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Will Jefferson County Public Schools have school Tuesday? What we know ahead of winter storm

District officials have not yet made a decision about classes for Tuesday, but are monitoring reports as a new winter storm is expected in the area soon.

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Heart smart: Valentine’s Day events abound for whatever you’re celebrating

However you feel about Valentine’s Day, Johnson County has you covered. Enjoy a decedent dinner, make are with your sweetie ...

However you feel about Valentine’s Day, Johnson County has you covered. Enjoy a decedent dinner, make are with your sweetie ...

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Pedestrian Fatality in Jefferson County Following Vehicular Collision on Highway 30

Pedestrian killed in Jefferson County vehicular collision on State Route 30; driver was present when authorities arrived.

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Plans for Jefferson County Fair continue taking shape

Feeding butterflies, watching figure 8 races and petting animals often only seen in a zoo are only some of the exciting ...

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The Editorial Board: Baskin right to push back against federal dismissals of Black History Month

State Sen. April Baskin denounces systemic racism, highlights Buffalo’s history, and criticizes efforts to erase Black ...

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Student entrepreneurs meet for inaugural North County Launch Day

Launch Day was a collaborative, day-long event designed to spark entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on learning. Organized by ...

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