Tag: Jefferson County
New mask requirements for Jefferson County, Alabama
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Only two states, Connecticut and Rhode Island, are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases compared to the spiking numbers now...
Jefferson County (Ala.) to require face coverings in most public spaces
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama Newscenter
Jefferson County will require face coverings in most indoor public places beginning at 5 p.m. June 29 and lasting until the...
Jefferson County begins to open for businesses still closed by COVID-19...
By Ike Pigott
Alabama Newscenter
A Jefferson County Health Department order regarding public activities is set to expire at midnight, and will not be renewed. That...
Jefferson County Declares State of Emergency, Imposes Curfew
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Joining some of its largest municipalities, Jefferson County on Tuesday declared a state of emergency and implemented a 7 p.m....
Jefferson County Jails To Get New Health Care Provider On June...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Beginning June 1, Jefferson County jails will get a new health care provider—Birmingham-based NaphCare Inc., which offers correctional services across...
Jeffco Health Dept. keeps entertainment venues, museums closed through June 6
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Citing the recent increase in patients hospitalized in Jefferson County with COVID-19, Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson issued an order...
Severe Weather Rips Through Jefferson County
Patch
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Easter Sunday in Alabama became wet and windy, as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes traveled through the state into Monday morning. The...
Census 2020: Commissioner Sheila Tyson on why everyone counts
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
When Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson says she wants everyone counted for Census 2020, she means “everybody.”
“Even if you’re in...
Barber shops, hair salons now ordered to close in Jefferson County
The Birmingham Times
Barber shops and hair salons have been ordered to close due to the risk of infection by COVID-19, said Mark E. Wilson,...
All non-essential businesses ordered to close in Jefferson County
The Birmingham Times
The Jefferson County Department of Health on Thursday ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses and services due to the risk of...