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U.S. Senators Call for Classified Briefing on Terror Threats

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2024 — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have called on Senate leadership to schedule a classified briefing on the escalating terror threats faced by the United States.The Senators expressed their concerns regarding the increasing threats from radical Islamic terror groups, particularly ISIS-K, an offshoot of ISIS primarily based in Afghanistan. They emphasized the repercussions of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, stating, "As many experts have warned, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has created new threats...

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U.S. Senators Demand Transparency Over Iran Sanctions Waivers

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with Ranking Member Tim Scott and several Senate Republican colleagues, have raised concerns over the Biden Administration's decision to renew Iran sanctions waivers. In a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Senators demanded transparency regarding U.S. enabled payments to Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism."It is unfathomable that this is the context in which the administration determined that it was within the national security interest of the United States to waive...

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U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Maternal Health Care Access

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, and Tina Smith have introduced the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to maternal health care in rural areas. Senator Britt emphasized the importance of this initiative by stating, “I’m proud to join Senator Hassan in leading this important bipartisan legislation to support moms and empower rural hospitals with the resources needed to provide quality care to women in their communities.”Senator Hassan echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the necessity of high-quality care...

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On Sunday, March 31, former Pinson Valley High School Kam Woods collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 1, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 11 seed.

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Jaylyn Sherrod, former Ramsay High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 30 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 31, 2024

The game took place in Albany, New York.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 31, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Jefferson Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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On Friday, March 29 former Pinson Valley High School Kam Woods competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 30, 2024

The North Carolina State Wolfpack won 67-58.

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16 companies in cities within Shelby County received 16 inspections in 2023

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 29, 2024

There were 16 companies in cities associated with Shelby County that received 16 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 23

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Jefferson County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 28, 2024

There were 19 companies in cities associated with Jefferson County that received 19 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Mar. 23?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. Senators Call for Investigation into Sexual Violence After Hamas Attack

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2024 - U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham, Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Collins, Richard Blumenthal, and Joni Ernst have introduced a Senate resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to open a formal investigation into the acts of sexual violence and sexual torture committed by Hamas during and after the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel."The reprehensible, barbaric acts of sexual violence committed by Hamas terrorists on October 7 have no place in our world and must be unequivocally and universally condemned,"...

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On Sunday, March 24 former Hoover High School Reniya Kelly competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 8 seed.

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Jaylyn Sherrod, former Ramsay High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 5 seed.

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On Saturday, March 23 former Pinson Valley High School Kam Woods competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Jefferson Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Supports More Than $6.2 Billion in Alabama Investments, Critical National Defense Priorities, Conservative Wins

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2023 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has successfully championed over $6.2 billion in investments for Alabama, focusing on critical national defense priorities and conservative victories. The legislation, recently passed by the Senate 74-24 and previously by the House in a bipartisan manner, is now awaiting the President's signature.Senator Britt expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "I was glad to see Congress finally do our jobs today, and I’m grateful to send Alabamians’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars back home. This...

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Carter Sobera, former Mountain Brook High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Jefferson Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The game took place in Spokane, Washington.