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Jefferson Reporter

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

News from October 2022

Pedestrian Struck and Killed

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

At approximately 9:52 last night, October 5, 2022, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6500 block of Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield to investigate reports of a pedestrian who had been struck.

Coleman's Court: Get to Know the Newest UAB MBB Players

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

Each week, UAB men's basketball will release a new episode of "Coleman's Court," where junior guard Jon Coleman interviews one of UAB's newest players while walking the length of the floor.

Cumberland School of Law to Host Symposium on Justice Hugo L. Black

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

As part of a two-day celebration, Cumberland School of Law will host a symposium on Justice Hugo L. Black, Oct. 14, 2022 to be followed by a dedication of the Hugo Black Monument and Park in Ashland, Alabama, on Oct. 15, 2022 .

BESSEMER CITY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS on October 11

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

BESSEMER CITY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS on October 11

LEEDS SENIOR CENTER UPDATE

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

October is here, along with great Fall weather and great fun at the Senior Center.

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Value of Banks company ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS:NYQ) based in Birmingham fell 100% in Q3

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 4, 2022

Cullman Bancorp, Inc. (CULL:NAQ) was the strongest performing Banks company headquartered in Alabama on Sept. 28.

The City of Birmingham, IMC Financial Consulting, and Goalsetter partner with Birmingham City Schools to establish a $1M financial literacy initiative 

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

The City of Birmingham has invested $1 million for a financial literacy initiative that will benefit Birmingham area students.

Rise in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Alabama, a state with many counties in the United States Diabetes Belt, saw an increase in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ethan Carr earns 270 bonus points in Boys’ 18 bracket by week ending Oct. 1

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 3, 2022

Hoover tennis player Ethan Carr earned 270 bonus points in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending Oct. 1.

December 10 Special Session of the Annual Conference to take place in Birmingham

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett announces that the called special session of the North Alabama Annual Conference on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, will be in Birmingham in the East Hall Ballrooms of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).

The City of Birmingham, IMC Financial Consulting, and Goalsetter partner with Birmingham City Schools to establish a $1M financial literacy initiative 

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

The City of Birmingham has invested $1 million for a financial literacy initiative that will benefit Birmingham area students.

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Birmingham company ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS:NYQ) working in Banks sees value rise 74.2% in week ending Oct. 1

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 2, 2022

ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS:NYQ) was the highest Banks company headquartered in Alabama on Sept. 30.

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There were 431 businesses registered in cities across Jefferson County during Q3 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

There were 431 businesses that registered in cities within Jefferson County during the third quarter of 2022, according to the Alabama Secretary of State.

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Alabama collects $1.4 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

Alabama collected $1.4 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

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

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How many people in Jefferson County live in public housing in 2021?

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

There were 11,980 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Jefferson County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Jefferson County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

In Jefferson County public housing 96% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Vestavia Hills tennis player Austin Hood ranks in Boys' 16 doubles bracket in May

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

Vestavia Hills tennis player Austin Hood won 30 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by May.

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How many people in Jefferson County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

There were 20,456 people who used housing choice vouchers in Jefferson County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Birmingham-based Banks company ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS:NYQ) sees value fall 100% in September

By Jefferson Reporter | Oct 1, 2022

First US Bancshares Inc. (FUSB:NAQ) was the highest Banks company headquartered in Alabama on Sept. 28.