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Cherokee County officials react as closure looms over historic Limestone University

Limestone University announced that financial uncertainty is causing school officials to decide on the future of the nearly two-century-old school.

Elections Officials Narrow Jefferson Griffin’s Path to Victory

The State Board of Elections said a key part of a court ruling only applies to Guilford County. Now Jefferson Griffin may not have the votes to win.

Local students argue AI, First Amendment during Law Day

Local high school students argued over First Amendment protection in the age of artificial intelligence during an event that ...

JCPS highlights upcoming, established initiatives to avoid teacher shortages

Jefferson County Public Schools announced two upcoming initiatives Tuesday that they hope will help teacher retention within ...

Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Impact.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office. Winnebago County 4-H Hosts Tree Planting Activity The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Program, along with the ...

Flag football takes flight: FHSAA district tournament previews for Northeast Florida

The FHSAA opens 2025 high school flag football district tournaments Monday for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. See the ...

Youngstown State University’s future in Steubenville up in the air amid Eastern Gateway Community College litigation

Eastern Gateway Community College in Jefferson County closed down last year, but the future of the building itself is still unknown. Youngstown State ...

7 JCPS seniors set to graduate from high school and nursing school this year

Seven seniors from Jefferson County Public Schools are graduating not only with their high school diplomas but also with ...

In contested Supreme Court race, NC Republicans test their ability to overturn an election

NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ...

Greene County’s inspired modern makeover: 10 years, $46 million

Special to the Jefferson Herald Keith Voss, Master of Jefferson’s Masonic Lodge, will talk about Free Masonry at a Greene County Historical program on Friday, April 4, at the Greenewood Center, 401 ...

Holy Family relocates Mass services to Parish Center

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Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch

“It’s all about culture,” said Chad Martin, superintendent of Jefferson County School District in Rigby. “It starts with that ...

Complexity of Competency: How state doctor decided a man is unfit to stand trial after fatal crash

Jefferson County prosecutors are disputing a doctor's claim that a man responsible for a car wreck that killed two is not fit to stand trial ...

Gorman named Jefferson County Joint Vocational School new superintendent

After a decade of leadership, Todd Phillipson is set to step down as superintendent of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School this su ...

Jefferson County Public Schools 'growing' its own teachers amid educator shortages

Louisville Teacher Residency Program – A full-year apprenticeship where diverse, mission-driven candidates gain field experience, earn a master’s degree from UofL or Bellarmine University, and obtain ...

Bessemer woman convicted of capital murder in shooting of teen left in car on I-59/20

A Bessemer woman has been convicted in the 2022 killing of a 16-year-old boy who was found shot to death in a vehicle on a ...

Local students argue AI, First Amendment during Law Day

Local high school students argued over First Amendment protection in the age of artificial intelligence during an event that ...

Alabama community unites to organize prom for teens with disabilities

Entitled "You are a Masterpiece", high school students with disabilities in the Jefferson County School System were invited to a prom at the Finley Center at the Hoover Met this Tuesday.

Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School wants free haircuts for students to become Tiger tradition

On Tuesday afternoon, barber students from Lively Tech made their way onto Jefferson K-12 Community Partnership School's ...

Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters

Missouri’s Republican-led House advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday asking voters to repeal an ...

Louisville high school surveying parents on creating 'phone-free' school

More schools are exploring the possibility of keeping cellphones out of the classroom, and a Louisville school is the latest ...

Florida lawmakers weigh school grading reform to reflect real student outcomes

Bill would move the Florida Department of Education's A-F grade scale to match traditional percentages used for grading ...

Students take on legal roles in Jefferson County Law Day mock trial

A courtroom typically filled with seasoned attorneys was instead occupied by high school students during this year's Jefferson County Law Day mock trial.On Tues ...

JCPS highlights upcoming, established initiatives to avoid teacher shortages

Jefferson County Public Schools announced two upcoming initiatives Tuesday that they hope will help teacher retention within ...