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Jefferson Reporter

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from November 2022

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, PARADE SCHEDULED

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2022

The city of Bessemer has scheduled two major events to celebrate the Holiday season.

LEEDS SENIOR CENTER UPDATE

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2022

Remember - if you plan to join us for lunch an RSVP is required due to our temporary relocation.

Study shows some heart disease patients implanted with a VAD have better survival and are more likely to receive a heart transplant

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2022

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine published a study in Circulation showing that, among ventricular assist device recipients, patients with a particular form of dilated cardiomyopathy known as familial dilated cardiomyopathy have better clinical outcomes compared with other forms of the disease.

Breast cancer mortality reflected differently in certain Georgia neighborhoods, study reveals

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2022

New research from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers is shedding light on racial disparities in breast cancer mortality in women who live in economically deprived neighborhoods.

December 10 Annual Conference Special Session to collect mission offering for UMCOR

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

The North Alabama Annual Conference is holding a called special session on the morning of Saturday, December 10.

Bishop exhibits servant leadership at mission school

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

Some bosses demand respect, but servants of God earn it by inspiring, motivating and developing a shared vision among many.

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Birmingham tennis player Colton Cox ranks in Boys' 18 doubles bracket in June

By Jefferson Reporter | Nov 14, 2022

Birmingham tennis player Colton Cox won six points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

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How many points did Nigel Billings from Gardendale win in Boys' 18 doubles USTA competitions by June?

By Jefferson Reporter | Nov 12, 2022

Gardendale tennis player Nigel Billings won 12 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Nov 12, 2022

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

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Noah Hiers junior tennis player earns 16 playing Boys' 18 doubles in June

By Jefferson Reporter | Nov 11, 2022

Birmingham tennis player Noah Hiers won 16 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

Native American Heritage Festival on November 19

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2022

Native American Heritage Festival on November 19

Body Found in Burning Home

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

Around 3:20 this morning, Jefferson County Deputies were requested at the 400 block of Weaver Drive by Bessemer Fire Department. According to firefighters, while extinguishing a fire at this location, a body was found inside the home

UAB Suffers 44-38 Double Overtime Loss to UTSA

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

The UAB Football team (4-5, 2-4 C-USA) fell in double overtime to UTSA (7-2, 5-0 C-USA) 44-38 after erasing a 14-point fourth quarter deficit.

International Lunch Club on November 16

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

International Lunch Club on November 16

LEEDS FITNESS COURT® GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING EVENT

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, City of Leeds, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to the City of Leeds.

BESSEMER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION on November 15

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

BESSEMER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION on November 15

UM Center Closed - Thanksgiving on November 23-24

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

UM Center Closed - Thanksgiving on November 23-24

Three bishops accused of aiding disaffiliation

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Unhappiness over some episcopal leaders’ posture toward disaffiliation and a new, traditional denomination boiled over Nov. 3 at The United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference.

Study shows some heart disease patients implanted with a VAD have better survival and are more likely to receive a heart transplant

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine published a study in Circulation showing that, among ventricular assist device recipients, patients with a particular form of dilated cardiomyopathy known as familial dilated cardiomyopathy have better clinical outcomes compared with other forms of the disease.

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

A fecal microbial transplant — giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient’s gut microbial community in the colon — has been a successful last resort therapy for people with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection after multiple rounds of suppressive antibiotics have eliminated the recipient microbial community.