55th annual Jefferson County Rodeo coming to town

The annual Jefferson County Rodeo will take place June 12-13 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. The event will ...

Jefferson County Fair Announces '26 Kidz Zone and family entertainment

Jefferson County Fair is a place for all ages, and this year’s lineup is packed with activities sure to keep kids and families entertained all week long. Throughout the week, ...

Jefferson County Parks and Rec have a lot in store for 2026

This year is gearing up to a be a full one for Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, as administrator Martin Jones and his team continue building year-long community recreation programs and events in ...

Hot, muggy today, but a break is coming

An overcast, rainy day today makes way for a cooler overnight.

Jefferson County Commissioners submit grant for CAMA system project

More tax dollars will be brought back to Jefferson County if the county is awarded a grant for the next phase of its strategic management plan.

Jefferson County Conservation District celebrates 80th anniversary

This year, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. For nearly one-third of that ...

State grants to help install electric vehicle charging stations

PORT ANGELES — Electric vehicle drivers traveling U.S. Highway 101 along the west side of Hood Canal will be able to ease their range anxiety — and grab an oyster sandwich — when two EV fast chargers ...

Federal indictment unsealed in Jefferson County charges Birmingham men in meth distribution plot

Two Birmingham men are charged in a federal meth distribution case, and one also faces a murder-for-hire charge.

Times and locations for Friday’s high school state semifinal games

Battlefield (18-8) vs. Hayfield (23-5) 10 a.m.Western Branch (22-4) vs. Independence (21-3) 1 p.m. Class 5 state semifinals: ...

Man accused of hiding pickup in barn surrenders in hit-and-run crash that injures woman

Newton Police say they've solved a 'whodunit' that turned into a 'where is it?'Police Chief Will Jackson tells KFDMNewton ...

Victim’s mother speaks after jury finds 2 men guilty in fatal JCPS bus stop shooting case

The jury returned a guilty verdict against the two men charged with shooting and killing a 16-year-old at a Jefferson County ...

2 arrested after vandalism at Miracle League of Louisville facilities in Fern Creek Park

According to an arrest citation, Chestnut and the other suspects were seen entering Fern Creek Park around 3:30 a.m.

Alabama spent $30M on OnlyFans in 2025. Which city spent the most?

Alabama residents spent an estimated $30 million on OnlyFans in 2025. New data reveals which cities and counties ranked ...

Jury finds 2 men guilty in fatal JCPS bus stop shooting case

A jury began deliberating Thursday in the case of two men charged with killing 16-year-old Tyree Smith at a Louisville JCPS ...

Gate going in at Rockford Park; swim ban being enforced

The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department is currently installing a gate at the entrance to Rockford Park, which ...