Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For local residents with an affinity for the outdoors, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring (associated with the National Wild Turkey Federation) has two highly-anticipated events happening…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Lovely and luscious blue
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a good idea to plant for a rainbow of edibles and when doing that not to overlook the blue ones. Blue foods are known for being…
Community Tent Revival lasts March 3-7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jessica and Jody Brown invite the public to a Community Tent Revival that begins Tuesday, March 3, and continues nightly through Saturday, March 7. “The revival is…
LLL Club enjoys musical trio and fellowship among seniors
Debbie Snapp Contributor The LLL Club (Living Long & Loving It) members gathered in February for their monthly meeting. Jackie Clemens opened with a welcome and word of prayer. Gail Jones introduced…
The history of New Jerusalem Church of God in Unity
Story Submitted In the New Jerusalem Church of God In Unity (COGIU), located in the Dills community of Jefferson County, the previous church history Elder Dock Daniels (1864 – unknown) was the…
Events for Feb. 28 – March 6
FEBRUARY 28 (Saturday) American Legion Post #49 (1085 S. Water St.) offers a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast open to all Jefferson County residents, 8-9:30 a.m. The menu also includes scrambled eggs, sausage,…
Volunteers needed to support new 4-H Shooting Sports Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirty-three youth have filled up the waiting list for a new Jefferson County 4-H club focused on shooting sports. Adult volunteers are needed, however, before the club…
Library is hosting a women’s health event March 11
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties has planned a women’s health event to be hosted at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library…
Do you want to join the CERT?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management is looking for new volunteers to join the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). What does it mean to be a part of…
Jefferson County retired educators present books to students
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) had the pleasure of presenting books and other reading material to the 5th grade students at the Jefferson County Community Partnership School (JCS)…
Support needed as Jim Cuyler awaits double-organ transplant
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Jim Cuyler is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County who has worked for Madison Metals for over 40 years. In the last three years, his health has…
Big Bend Hospice seeks people who quilt and sew to make fidget mats
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH), whose service area includes Jefferson County, would like some handmade fidget mats for use in comforting patients living with dementia. Any quilters and…
First flag raising on Iwo Jima commemorated
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Feb. 23, 2026, local veterans and other community members gathered at the Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas Memorial on West Washington Street for the annual commemoration of…
Crochet Club donates more baby blankets to pregnancy center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last November, the Jefferson Crochet Club donated seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching hats to the Jefferson Pregnancy Center as a community project. Now they’ve done…
America, A Special Nation Indeed
With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures America became a nation on July 4, 1776. This year we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. From the freedom principles stated…
Becoming the person you crave to be
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist How would your friends or your boss describe you? Would your spouse, roommate or sibling (those who live with you every day) describe you differently? Many of…
Jefferson celebrates National FFA Week
Stefanie Prevatt Jefferson County Schools National FFA Week is always a special time for our Jefferson County FFA chapter. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on how much our students are…
How to protect wood floors from inclement weather
Metro Editorial Contributor Wood floors are a worthwhile investment that can improve the beauty and function of just about any room in a home. Even though wood floors are durable, and new…
Our picture of God
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the church season of Lent, 40 days not counting Sundays leading up to Easter. It is a time where we Christians are encouraged to…
Paintings by two original Highwaymen will show at JAG in March
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents of Jefferson County and surrounding communities have a special opportunity this March to view the paintings of two of the original Highwaymen artists – Curtis Arnett…