Jefferson County commissioners hear 911 update

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in locating two missing teenagers

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the teenagers, you are asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

Jefferson resurgence continues with regional title after 1-8 finish last season

Jefferson's football team, which finished 1-8 in 2024, will play in the state semifinals while Gibraltar Carlson and Ida ...

Water service restored early in Mountain Brook; residents advised to flush pipes

Water service has been restored ahead of schedule in Mountain Brook, according to Central Alabama Water.

Louisville community steps up through several events for those in need of food

Even though SNAP benefits are starting to stabilize, the community still stepped up to help those in need through several ...

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Nov. 2

Find out how your favorite restaurant, convenience store and other food establishments in Jefferson County are performing on ...

2025 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz – Week 12 – November 14, 2025

WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell, weekend sports anchor Ryan Moye, and sports reporter Miriam Chamberlain have the scores and highlights from Week 12 of the high school football season. VHSL ...

Jefferson County commissioners hear 911 update

Next generation upgrades coming at Jefferson County’s 911 center will make it more efficient while boosting location accuracy. A 2023 law mandated all 88 Ohio counties transition from their current, ...

Monroe County Region high school football playoffs live scoreboard

Track how your Gibraltar Carlson, Jefferson and Ida are doing in Week 3 of the state playoffs with our live scoreboard.

JCPS board to discuss redrawing boundary lines for Echo Trail Middle School

The Jefferson County Board of Education will discuss overcrowding at Echo Trail Middle School during its meeting next Tuesday ...

Themed days help Atkinson Elementary tackle absenteeism

The school’s goal is 93% attendance; the themed days have already lifted it to 91%. With other days themed as pajama day and ...

Rotary Club donates Spanish books to Greene County schools

Latino students at Greene County Schools now have more choices for their free reading with the recent donation of 157 books ...

Jefferson County man charged for sex crimes against children

CARTHAGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced the arrest of a Jefferson County man for sex crimes against children.

Burton announces bid for Hancock County sheriff

BJ Burton, a veteran law enforcement officer who currently serves as police chief in Hawesville, has filed to run for Hancock ...

Abner’s Rant

The handwriting was elegant, as though written by a calligrapher. But the mottled inscription was barely legible. It came ...

Values still important

Whether you live in the Tri-State Area, have spent any amount of time here or live somewhere else but remember it as home, you come to realize there’s a special bond that holds our community together.

Jefferson County Democratic Party launches a Thanksgiving meal program

The Jefferson County Democratic Party has launched a Thanksgiving meal program to help local families who are facing rising grocery costs this holiday season. The initiative provides $40 Aldi gift ...

36th annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour features multiple new, returning artists

For the 36th year-in-a-row, community members and visitors alike could be found visiting artist studios throughout Jefferson County over the weekend. A total of 10 art studios were on the Over the ...

Hancock commissioners discussing future of former Parks office

The Hancock County commissioners are looking into options for the future use of one county-owned building on Gas Valley Road. The agenda for Thursday’s county commission meeting included the ...

West Branch FFA

West Branch FFA attends the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students toured the EBY Trailers ...

DA-backed Bessemer Second Chance Hiring Fair fights crime with jobs

The West Jefferson Second Chance Hiring Fair, an annual event, offers on-the-spot interviews and immediate job openings in ...

Watertown Police Lieutenant arrested

57-year-old Lieutenant James Spencer Jr. is in city court for an 11am arraignment Thursday after a September incident where he allegedly used force against a male juvenile while in the parking lot of ...

JCVA honors one of own

The Jefferson County Veterans Association held its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday in Friendship Park’s 4-H building.

Prep football capsules: Playoffs start Friday

PARKERSBURG AT UNIVERSITY Game time: 7 p.m. Friday Last year’s result: did not meet Parkersburg (5-5): lost to Morgantown, 44-7; lost to Spring Valley, 30-20; d. Hurricane, 45-16; d. Parkersburg South ...