http://www.njeffersonnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_184170035.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_184170035.html “No one was asking Anna about the race,” said Morris. “They were all asking about the proposal and everyone wanted to see the ring. People are still talking about it.” Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:57:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_184165901.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_184165901.html Army Sgt. Justin Neal Hitt is the youngest son of Stuart and the late Teresa Hitt, of Kimberly. He is younger brother by one year to James Bradley “Brad” Hitt. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_171142021.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_171142021.html Volunteers and leaders are helping groom a new crop of artists in Gardendale. “Paint and Chat” is the newest program aimed at senior citizens. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:14:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_171141553.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_171141553.html The Church at Gardendale will be hosting its third annual Christian entertainment night Friday. The event will start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_148184806.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_148184806.html Knox, the 2007 International Auctioneer Championship Grand Champion, said he was approached by Comedy Central after finding footage of his auctioneering abilities on YouTube. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_146162146.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_146162146.html At least six students from north Jefferson County were accepted for this fall by the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham, according to ASFA registrar Melanie Lee. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_146160912.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_146160912.html A teacher from each school in the Jefferson County school district was nominated to be the district’s Second Mile Teacher. At a recent banquet honoring them, those nominated completed this sentence: “To look like a teacher who goes the second mile, you need to ...” Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_100105256.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_100105256.html The Gardendale Arts Council invites residents to leash up their Lassies and take part in the first-ever “Pooch Parade” at the Magnolia Festival on April 19. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_044121858.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_044121858.html Area dancers will have the opportunity to cut a rug this month at the Gardendale Arts Council’s Winter Wonderland Dance on Feb. 23. Gardendale resident Andy Anderson, an arts council member and coordinator of the dance, said this will be the fifth Winter Wonderland Dance. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_031122045.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_031122045.html “It was the right thing to do. It’s what God wanted me to do,” she said. “You don’t take money that doesn’t belong to you.” Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_031120321.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_031120321.html A program designed to help families with rebellious children or teens is starting a new semester in Gardendale. Safe Harbor kicked off in Gardendale last year at Gardendale First Baptist Church. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:04:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_007200405.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_007200405.html Jackson incorporates music, special-effects lighting and chalk drawings to tell stories about the life and ministry of Jesus. He creates the drawings while audiences watch the stories come to life. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:49:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_358124948.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_358124948.html Camp said playing for the seniors who live there is a great thrill for him because he can tell the residents truly enjoy the music. He also said seeing their enjoyment is rewarding mentally and spiritually for him. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_354113844.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_354113844.html Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_332120343.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/features/local_story_332120343.html Kenny Blade’s goal this Christmas is to make people think. His central question is, “What does it really mean to be friends forever?”