Jefferson County Alabama: Podcast for the People

The Jefferson County Commission has expanded its support for the Osprey Initiative to $125,000 a year for three years, to support the instillation and maintenance of 5 Litter Gitters across Jefferson County to help reduce the amount of litter. Listen to Hana Berres, Education Coordinator with the Jefferson County Stormwater Program and Mitch Lowe with the Osprey Initiative talk abo

Do you have turf envy? Jefferson County Stormwater Education Training Coordinator and Master Gardener Hana Berres tells you the first step to having a beautiful lawn in Jefferson County, AL (hint: it isn't triple 13) and Margaret Tanner, deputy director of Environmental Services, explains why over fertilization is bad for the environment and the sewer system -- costing us millions.

Jefferson County 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Day Spring Collection event is back by popular demand this Saturday April 13th from 8am to 11:30am at THREE locations:First Baptist Church Gardendale - South, 940 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071Classic Car Motoring, 3900 Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210City of Bessemer Public Works Laydown Yard, 1205 15th Avenue North, Bessemer,

In today's episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, meet Jeff Traywick, Economic Development Advisor for Jefferson County as he breaks down the State of Economic Development for Jefferson County, how Jefferson County has resurfaced since the COVID-19 pandemic and details of the 5 year Economic Development plan that is currently in the works for Jefferson County! Have a

Margaret Tanner, Deputy Director in Jefferson County's Environmental Services Department stopped by Jefferson County's Podcast for the People to give valuable information, insight on career advancement and specific details on the Water Reclamation Facility Operator Apprenticeship position where applications are currently being accepted.Learn all about how securing a job as a Water

With primary elections just around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are voter ready. In this episode we talk to Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars about what people need to know and where they can check their information. Pro Tip: visit Alabama Votes or our website jccal.org for helpful links. Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of

In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, Jefferson County's Information Technology Security Officer, Cedric Norfleet, Jr. discusses crucial tips on how to prevent against the phishing which is a fraudulent practice used by sending emails or other messages from scammers pretending to be reputable companies such as retailers (Amazon, Target, etc.) in order to mak

Land Development in Jefferson County can be a long grueling process sometimes filled with disappointment when you are unaware of pre-existing challenges that could prevent projects from being approved before the Jefferson County Commission. Jefferson County Zoning Administrator Michael Morrison joins us in this episode to provide insight and tips that land developers, or those who

In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, we take a look at how the Human Resources Department is impacting the workforce by adding value to all employees who come on board with Jefferson County. Chief Human Resources Officer Melody Banks tells us about her role as she leads with a dedicated team, she also gives us an up close look at what potential employees ca

Thanksgiving in the South usually means frying something, whether its a turkey, chicken or whatever. Dana Gray from our Environmental Services Department wants you to know there is a better way to dispose of your household cooking grease. There are 21 locations in the county where you can go pick up a free plastic container, fill it up, return it, and get another one. Our partner,