Jefferson Reporter

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $958,469 in grants for economic development projects in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Laken Riley Act passes Senate; awaits House review before presidential approval

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Ted Budd have successfully advanced the Laken Riley Act through the Senate with a 64-35 vote.

Senator Britt supports Rubio's unanimous confirmation as Secretary of State

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed her support following the unanimous Senate confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

Senator Britt welcomes Trump's inauguration as a turning point for America

U.S. Senator Katie Britt expressed her views on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, describing it as a significant moment for the United States. “Today is a new day in America with President Donald Trump’s...

1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 11

By Jefferson Reporter | Jan 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 22?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jan 19, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jan 18, 2025

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

Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 21?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jan 18, 2025

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Britt and Tuberville challenge Biden's trade talks with new resolution

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a resolution in Congress challenging the Biden Administration's closed-door negotiations regarding Annex 14-C of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).

Laken Riley Act nears final Senate passage after procedural approval

U.S. Senator Katie Britt's proposed legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has cleared a significant procedural hurdle in the Senate.

Senators urge Biden administration to stop secretive trade negotiations

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo and Ranking Member Ron Wyden, has urged the Biden-Harris Administration to halt expedited trade negotiations conducted in secrecy.

Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Jan. 20?

This former Jefferson Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Jan. 20.

Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20?

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Katie Britt questions AG nominee Pam Bondi on key justice department issues

U.S. Senator Katie Britt attended her first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where she questioned Pam Bondi, the nominee for Attorney General of the United States.

Katie Britt discusses affordable housing challenges with HUD nominee Scott Turner

U.S. Senator Katie Britt engaged in a dialogue with Scott Turner, the nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing.

Bill aims to end deference given to federal agencies in court