Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Oct. 6, 2026, Jefferson county

Diesel prices are soaring. How does that affect JCPS school buses?

JCPS increased its fuel budget in response to soaring diesel prices. Here's how it hopes to cover some of the cost.

Alabama public schools lose nearly 12,000 students, face funding cuts

Alabama public schools have lost nearly 12,000 students since last fall, a drop that could cost districts state funding for ...

More Florida schools closed as Hurricane Isaias nears landfall

The number of schools closed has increased as conditions deteriorate ahead of Hurricane Isaias. See list by county.

High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2026: Peters Township wins key section clash with Upper St. Clair

Ashton Komar scored the winning goal to lift Peters Township (9-3-1, 6-1-1) to a 1-0 victory over Upper St. Clair (4-5-4, 4-3 ...

Tuscaloosa County parent seeks changes to school bus policy for children with two homes

A Tuscaloosa County mother is calling for changes to the school system’s transportation policy, saying it creates challenges ...

Who's running for Jefferson Co. District Court judge? Meet candidates

Sixteen judgeships in Jefferson County District Court are up for election in 2026. Learn about candidates in our voter guide.

Greene County High School Students Learn First Hand What Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey Went Through During Civil War

GCHS student firing a blank from a rifle. Photo by Coltrane Carlson-Raccoon Valley RadioSeveral Greene County High School ...

Meet JCPS school board candidates running in 2026 election

Candidates running for the Jefferson County Board of Education answer questions relevant to the race in our 2026 election voter guide.

Vaccinations important, Jefferson County health commissioner says

With the flu season starting to ramp up, staff and management at the Jefferson County General Health District figure to be ...

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office investigating death near Nederland

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death near Nederland High School. Officials say it was not a ...

Jefferson County JVS students support pediatric cancer awareness with ‘Heart of Gold’ project

The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School has proven it has a heart of gold when it comes to supporting kids with cancer. Early childhood education students in ...

Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Oct. 6, 2026

New Boston Huron swept the team titles in second Huron League jamboree while Christian Craanen of SMCC and Jefferson's Claire ...

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters. The group claimed last month that it breached the FBI’s jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on nearly all ...

Lockheed Martin to expand in Douglas and Jefferson counties, add 1,250 jobs

Colorado aerospace company Lockheed Martin announced Thursday evening that its space division would expand operations at its ...

Up to 1,250 new jobs coming to Colorado as part of Lockheed Martin expansion

Gov. Jared Polis announced hundreds of new jobs for Coloradans after a global security and defense contractor announced an ...

Frederick County Council approves controversial economic development plan

The Investing in Workers and Workplaces (IW2) plan rezones 1,590 acres of Frederick County land, in a bid to attract more ...

Bird Flu Hits Racine County Backyard Flock, Birds Culled

A backyard poultry flock in Racine County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, leading state ...

Meet Jefferson County sheriff candidates in 2026 general election

Who's running for Jefferson Co. District Court judge? Meet candidates

Sixteen judgeships in Jefferson County District Court are up for election in 2026. Learn about candidates in our voter guide.

County passes industrial zoning expansion plan

County Council passed a controversial plan on Tuesday that adds hundreds of acres of land that will be zoned for industrial ...

EDC Team Jefferson executive director to step down

The executive director of the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County plans to step down early next year.

Jefferson City Council approves zoning change for Mercyhealth emergency facility

The Jefferson City Council approved an amendment to its zoning map to facilitate Mercyhealth’s proposed $45-million emergency ...

Two dead after car hits tree in Jefferson County, fire chief says

A deadly crash blocked traffic on U.S. 90 in Jefferson County Sunday morning.