Jimmy Aaron Boothe, 42, killed himself in the jail in April after repeated attempts to end his life. The lawsuit alleges Boothe was taken off suicide watch after two weeks in jail despite clearly ...

A woman died after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Jefferson County Detention Facility early Wednesday morning, ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff warns residents about a bitcoin scam involving imposters posing as customs agents demanding ...

Jefferson County’s fiscal year 2026 budget passed Tuesday includes the same tax rate, but features revenue increases and ...

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, including Xander Stewart, who follows in his uncle's footsteps to strengthen family ties.

A woman charged in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend on New Year’s Eve has died in the Jefferson County Jail. Zingy Denise Gamble, 60, was found ...

Jefferson County authorities say a man broke into the county courthouse before dawn, stole law enforcement gear and an ...