Why Louisville isn't plowing neighborhood streets, Jefferson county

Sewing up wounds of Injustice: Quilt project remembers Jefferson County lynching victims

In an effort to promote community healing, and sew up the wounds of racial injustice, Create Birmingham, a non-profit ...

Former Alabama football player arrested on domestic violence charges

A former NFL and University of Alabama football player has been arrested and charged following a domestic violence incident ...

Jefferson County investigates 3 hypothermia deaths in 24 hours; UAB warns of cold risks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Jefferson County Coroner is investigating three deaths that UAB confirms were caused by hypothermia.

Louisville school closings: Are JCPS, other districts open Monday?

Some Louisville-area school districts are reopening on a delayed scheduled Monday, following another round of snow in the ...

Why Louisville isn't plowing neighborhood streets

Winter Storm Blair dumped more than 10 inches of snow on Louisville since Sunday, and an additional 5-6 inches are predicted ...

Mountain Brook man gets 17 years in prison in DUI crash that killed University of Alabama student

Gabriel Alexander “Gabe” Uncapher, 22, pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Virginia Elizabeth ...

Timeline: Demaurion Moore charged in Tyree Smith murder, Adair riot

A Louisville teen has been tied to two high-profile crimes in Kentucky: a fatal shooting at a JCPS bus stop and a riot at a ...

David Black, 85, of Port Jefferson, killed in 5-vehicle Coram crash, police say

A pickup and a car collided at Patchogue Mount Sinai Road and Route 112 and then hit three other vehicles, Suffolk County police said.

60,000 North Carolinians' votes are in limbo as lawsuit against state Board of Elections drags on months after election

A student at UNCG said she did not find out her name was on the list of at-risk votes until a family member who was following the case came across it.

Community news from across the area

The Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary will be holding a two-day sale on Robert’s uniforms. The sale will take place inside the atrium lobby from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on ...

Wildlife officer tackles deer tangled in hammock in Colorado. See the ‘wild rescue’

Deputies from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also joined in on the rescue ... They studied journalism at the University of Florida, and previously covered LGBTQ+ news for the South Florida Sun ...

Southern High student hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on Preston Highway

A Southern High School student has been hospitalized after they were hit by a vehicle on Preston Highway near the school ...

After week of snow days, will the last day of school change for JCPS?

After five missed days, there is a chance the last day of school for students will not happen on May 23, as previously ...

Recap: Jefferson tops West County (Leadwood)

Colton Broadwater had 22 points and 10 rebounds to propel Jefferson past West County (Leadwood) 63-52 Tuesday at West County (Leadwood).

JCPS budgeted $12.6M to pay parents for transportation this school year

Jefferson County Public Schools paid out over $2 million in bus stipends for nearly 11,000 students. The payments from ...

JCPS bus skids on ice near Iroquois Park with 14 students on board

JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan said bus 1931 slid on ice and hit a tree. It was carrying 14 students from Layne ...

2 JCPS buses carrying students slide off the road during ride home

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two different Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) buses carrying students slid off icy road Wednesday ...

Kentucky students challenging whether the state is meeting its constitutional duty on education

A student-led lawsuit in Kentucky claims the state's education system has been backsliding for years since lawmakers enacted ...

Louisville school closings: JCPS, other districts closed Friday. See the list

Louisville-area schools are watching the weather forecast as a winter storm system is expected to reach Kentucky on Friday.

Here's a timeline tracking issues at Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School leaders have said asbestos, heating and AC issues, mold and aging infrastructure brought learning challenges to the 70-year-old school.

Will school be closed Monday? What we know so far for JCPS families

After calling off school Monday through Friday due to inclement weather, JCPS officials will continue to monitor conditions ...

Man wandered around inside school for 40 minutes after deceiving teacher, sheriff's office says

A teacher mistakenly thought the man was part of a construction crew working at D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School.

Louisville school closings: Are JCPS, other districts open Monday?

Some Louisville-area school districts are reopening on a delayed scheduled Monday, following another round of snow in the ...