Fire near Trig Long Road under control, evacuations canceled, officials say Jefferson County officials announced Thursday that evacuations have been canceled following the containment of a fire near Trig Long Road. The incident, which initially prompted an emergency evacuation order, was brought under control by crews in the afternoon. Residents in the affected area were initially instructed to leave immediately, but the evacuation was rescinded approximately 30 minutes later. The fire’s exact size remains undetermined as of now. Emergency responders have confirmed that the situation is stable, and no further updates are expected at this time. Authorities have pledged to provide additional information as developments arise. Residents in the vicinity were advised to stay informed through local updates, though no immediate threats to public safety were reported. The incident highlights the swift response capabilities of emergency teams in addressing potential hazards. No details about the cause of the fire or any injuries have been released. Officials emphasized that the situation is fully managed and that the community can return to normal activities without concern. Further announcements will be made if new information becomes available.#jefferson_county #emergency_responders #trig_long_road #fire_incident #evacuation_order
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin faces potential jail time or a $500 fine after a Jefferson County family court judge ruled he violated contempt of court orders in his ongoing divorce case. The decision, announced March 24, follows Bevin’s failure to comply with a court mandate to submit financial records, including state and federal tax returns and bank statements, by a specified deadline. Bevin did not attend the March 24 hearing in person, citing attendance at a relative’s funeral in Oklahoma the day prior. He appeared via Zoom during a prior contempt hearing on March 20. Judge Angela Johnson had previously ordered Bevin to file the required documents by 10 a.m. March 24 to avoid penalties. An arrest warrant issued March 24 indicates Bevin was served a $500 cash bond and must provide financial records to be released from custody. It remains unclear when Bevin will return to Kentucky following his out-of-state trip. The contempt ruling stems from Johnson’s determination that Bevin had not acted “in good faith” when failing to provide “complete and unredacted” financial information related to Jonah Bevin’s child support claim. Jonah, Bevin’s adopted son, intervened in his parents’ divorce case to seek retroactive payments for time spent at academies for “troubled teens.” One such facility in Jamaica was raided by police over abuse allegations. Bevin argued in court that he had already submitted all necessary disclosures about his personal income and that further documents would not be relevant. Johnson stated she had requested complete financial records from Bevin “more than once” since 2025. She emphasized that she would treat Bevin no differently than any other party in the case. Bevin’s attorney, Jesse Mudd, had previously filed a motion to recuse Johnson from the case, which was denied by the judge.#kentucky #jefferson_county #mat_bevin #judge_angela_johnson #jonah_bevin
Tornado Confirmed in Jefferson County, Wind Damage Reported in Winston County After Alabama Storms The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in western Jefferson County on Monday evening as severe storms swept across Central Alabama. The tornado, which occurred southwest of Oak Grove between 7:40 p.m. and 7:47 p.m., had peak winds of 80 mph and traveled approximately 5.83 miles, reaching a maximum width of about 200 yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Damage assessments revealed the tornado began south of Lock 17 Road near Betty Hill Road, where several softwood trees were uprooted and power lines were knocked down. The path continued toward Groundhog Road near Woods Creek, where survey teams observed numerous uprooted trees and snapped limbs. Straight-line winds, estimated at 75 mph, caused additional damage along Lock 17 Road and Groundhog Road, particularly in the Providence and Mud Creek communities. In Mud Creek, multiple trees were uprooted, two homes sustained minor roof damage, and a small outbuilding was affected. Broken power poles left lines in roadways for much of the day. The same storm system also caused wind damage in Winston County earlier in the evening. Survey teams noted straight-line wind damage in the Forkville area northeast of Haleyville and in the Ashridge community. The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of Highway 195 and Little Crooked Road around 5:35 p.m., where several structures were impacted. A furniture business lost part of its roof and had a glass door blown out, while a hay shed was flipped onto an adjacent building. A nearby garage sustained roof and siding damage, and a smaller shed collapsed. Uprooted trees and wind speeds of up to 75 mph were reported in the area.#national_weather_service #jefferson_county #winston_county #providence #mud_creek
