New Jefferson County commissioner opposes casino

BARNHART, Mo. -- True to his campaign pledge, Jefferson County's incoming presiding commissioner says he'll work to make sure any proposed casino in this community would be anything but a sure bet.

North Florida Wildlife Center brings visitors, jobs, and economic impact to Jefferson County

Two years after opening to the public, the Jefferson County attraction has seen visitor numbers rise by 25%, drawing tourists from across Florida, Georgia, and beyond.

Takeaways from Monroe County Region football games in Week 8

Bedford learned valuable lessons versus Saline, Monroe thinking playoffs, Whiteford star wrecks Summerfield and other stories behind the final scores.

South Alabama man serving life for child sex abuse dies in Jefferson County prison

A south Alabama man serving a life sentence died over the weekend at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in western ...

Wintersville Council hears Jefferson County update

Members of Village Council received an update about progress in Jefferson County and accepted the resignation of a village official during Thursday’s meeting. Commissioner Tony Morelli said there were ...

Jefferson County voter guide November 2026: County clerk

The candidates for Jefferson County, County Clerk talk about their plans if elected.

Port Gibson cruises past Jefferson County 22-6

Port Gibson High School picked up another district victory Friday night as the Blue Waves defeated Jefferson County 22-6 in ...

The most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (Sept. 22-25)

Our roundup of Jefferson County's most expensive home sales is back. This week, the top transaction was nearly $800,000.

Questions mount over Jefferson County jail incident involving medication, fired employee

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office credit card was reportedly used to purchase emergency contraception following an alleged ...

Duke Energy Florida opens solar site in Jefferson County

Every solar site we bring online reduces the amount of fuel we need to purchase, and those savings go directly to our ...

Festus man dead following motorcycle crash on I-55 in Jefferson County

A man is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle early Saturday. Missouri Highway State Patrol's report says around ...

Jefferson County Father's 40-Year Sentence Upheld in Child Sex Abuse Case

Neville's 40-year prison sentence in place. Court records reviewed by Justia Law show the investigation began when Beaumont ...

Jefferson County SPCA hosts free pet adoption event

The Jefferson County SPCA is offering free adoptions for 17 selected dogs and cats today, October 17, thanks to a grant from ...