Sheriff Murray and the St. Clair County Commission are now backing a proposal for new legislation that would allow them to charge a $2 tag fee on vehicles, boats and trailers.

The Hoover City Council passed an ordinance 5-2 Monday night that will restrict certain short-term rentals in the city.

The payments will be made quarterly starting with the first quarter of 2023.

The Central Alabama American Federation of Teachers says they are getting reports of more than 30 teachers’ aides in Jefferson County Schools being told by their administration that they need new qualifications to meet a federal requirement to keep their jobs.

The victim witness coordinator not only alerts victims’ families when a prisoner release that impacts them is occurring, but also directs them to resources that could help them.