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\"Right now, we have over about 7,500 athletes registered to come to the city of Birmingham to compete across the Birmingham and Greater Birmingham area,\" Boswell said. She said 72 countries are represented and that event organizers expect large contingents from some nations. Boswell said the opening ceremony will be held Friday at Legacy Arena at 6:00 p.m. and that all events are free to the public. She provided the event website, bhm2025.com, for schedules and volunteer information.

Commissioners described the games as an opportunity for local economic activity and community pride. Boswell said organizers counted more than 625 athletes from across Alabama and that the sheriff's department alone had \"over 40 athletes\"; she also said participating athletes are expected to generate hotel room nights across the region. \"They're over about maybe 15,000 nights across key hotels,\" she said, naming downtown and suburban properties as likely beneficiaries. The commission encouraged residents to attend events, volunteer, and show support for local teams.

The remarks were delivered during commissioner announcements and event promotion; no formal county vote or new funding was recorded in the meeting. For schedules, volunteer sign-up and event details, commissioners referred attendees to bhm2025.com.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Livestream of Jefferson County, AL Commission Meetings & Planning and Zoning Meetings | 06-26-25","oneSentenceSummary","Organizers and commissioners said the World Police and Fire Games will bring about 7,500 athletes from dozens of countries to Birmingham and encouraged residents to attend free events and volunteer; the county posted a schedule at bhm2025.com.","taxTitle","taxId",2534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6184932,"Officials say Nippon Steel investment will bring at least $660 million to Fairfield Works",122,1396000,1518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084869-b27e25e1a0d92555f80928c81f3f47c8&start=1396&end=1518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084869-b27e25e1a0d92555f80928c81f3f47c8/thumbnail_1396000.jpg","/articles/6184932/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Officials-say-Nippon-Steel-investment-will-bring-at-least-660-million-to-Fairfield-Works","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184932-a9f49f24abc3fb85bbd8d936b57bacbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919518&Signature=m1q~3N-imOWzxnHyfnCI~Qe5NDFbdLo6sQZnfOg1mcGAenvwFbRukWvWQFQEVo3yGIXr5o7Xe2pb0juXx7Oyl5LNr4N5ZC6GoT8IyxEA-XVKFyKD75AglVD2PQNep8zyWxZuPex7RHuazEHQdtoHtkBvty-X9Bv30SIacif~kFiYa2Z3ZAXdjW01URmTsRtoGurkV9hckvtmDGuDSHJ~wGVCl3sOq8B1WcQ0kEBFJiw3h-4vT2UchlCYz7RUOwN6gfcjicwVpqOMDRXEJO9W8p5l7gtGV4~Nw8i6SNIfZC2ySk~vQs4X6HcjsXB7nah61lNnjHeGFv6owof7wg0P4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission President announced that Nippon Steel has made a significant investment in U.S. Steel that will fund a renovation at Fairfield Works worth at least $660 million.

\"Nippon Steel and US Steel have gone together, and Nippon has made a significant investment in US Steel. And the direct result of that is going to be a $660,000,000, at least that project for, for Fairfield Works,\" the Commission President said during commissioner remarks. The president added the county had previously approved incentives tied to an electric-arc furnace at the site and said the area remains under consideration for additional, multi‑billion-dollar projects.

The announcement did not specify the number of jobs, the precise scope of the renovation, a project timeline, or the source of incentives the commission previously approved. The commission member noted the electric-arc furnace was an item the commission \"passed and gave incentives to get done,\" but the meeting record did not present the ordinance or incentive resolution number during the remarks.

The statement was made during general announcements and did not accompany a vote or formal agenda item in the meeting transcript. County leaders said they would continue to work to secure further investment and to support the Fairfield Works site as negotiations and planning proceed.","Commission leadership announced a new investment combining Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel at Fairfield Works that the speaker said would total at least $660 million; the commission noted prior incentives for an electric arc furnace and said larger projects remain under consideration.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6184937,"Jefferson County announces emergency transitional housing for youth leaving DHR",85,1341000,1426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5084869-b27e25e1a0d92555f80928c81f3f47c8&start=1341&end=1426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5084869-b27e25e1a0d92555f80928c81f3f47c8/thumbnail_1341000.jpg","/articles/6184937/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Jefferson-County-announces-emergency-transitional-housing-for-youth-leaving-DHR","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184937-640b3bacf43cd844f38b5e5cc8432d5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919519&Signature=KJEZWLyjdP58bSfpESKlzTaTk07Vb4QdxRdA-hvzLEv4iRnHg8kuekmBVDejydZ2pqcJzDVjsyqRy1PdMQKev3mWThH9f~KcsZdNYeDYOj38W6gMPNykzEjuAVqnhpCAyHQddkd2ESQe1KZQVHW35KwCQrlUn~SThJFxqD9~PW0OlA4uLhp~7dKYO5MENQ9iCccYpf~mk3Tn0Tt1Qn0e7R6ihkssS80tOcVDhqXc2ltlX~XpuJEIci5W27~F7silCS7Z2cY9AiKw7WdofFW3NkJcmCS~sShmeapsWBR3bR8gDESAO6fGnguHrukpOdeD5LmbAdrkYNGf2mz~yBEofQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Tyson announced a grand opening for an emergency transitional housing program aimed at young people leaving the Department of Human Resources (DHR).

The program, called Better Safe Place, will operate a house in the West End area off Larm Avenue and is intended to provide temporary shelter for youth who have aged out of DHR services and have nowhere else to go. \"If you know anyone that's transitioning out of DHR, you can call this number: (205) 234-9972,\" Commissioner Tyson said during commissioner announcements at the Jefferson County Commission meeting.

The announcement did not include the facility's capacity, operating agency, exact street address, admission criteria, or funding sources. Those details were not specified during the meeting. The statement was made as part of routine commissioner announcements rather than as an action item on the agenda.

County officials and meeting attendees were encouraged to share the phone number with potential clients and service providers. The commission did not take formal action or vote during the announcement; it was presented as informational.

The Better Safe Place announcement adds a local option for youth leaving DHR, a population the speaker noted often lacks immediate housing options when they turn 18. For referral or more information, the commission recorded the contact number provided by Commissioner Tyson: (205) 234-9972.","Commissioner Tyson announced a new emergency transitional housing site in the West End for young people aging out of the Department of Human Resources and provided a contact number for referrals.","actionData","errors"]

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World Police and Fire Games to bring thousands to Birmingham; county urges public support

Officials say Nippon Steel investment will bring at least $660 million to Fairfield Works

Jefferson County announces emergency transitional housing for youth leaving DHR