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News from August 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $1.97 million for Bayou La Batre wastewater upgrades

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has secured $1.97 million for the City of Bayou La Batre as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding is intended to facilitate significant upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment facility, specifically replacing the headworks and ultraviolet systems.

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Rep. Gary Palmer to host meet and greet in district

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) and his staff will host a Meet and Greet on September 3, 2024. This event is open to the public, allowing residents of the Sixth Congressional District to ask questions and share their opinions on current events directly with Rep. Palmer and his team.

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Rep. Gary Palmer criticizes Vice President Harris after CNN interview

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Following Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with CNN, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement expressing his concerns about her suitability for the presidency.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $3 million for Union Springs' water system

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $3 million for the City of Union Springs in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending aims to fund significant improvements for the city's water system.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $2.5 million for Gadsden flood mitigation

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $2.5 million for the City of Gadsden in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending aims to improve critical drainage infrastructure to mitigate residential flooding in South Gadsden near Gadsden City High School.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $312K for Grove Hill's water system upgrade

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $312,000 for the Town of Grove Hill in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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Senator Katie Britt secures funding for Fairhope public safety upgrades

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures $400,000 for Fairhope Law Enforcement, Public Safety Upgrades

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Senator Britt secures funding for Roanoke's emergency communications upgrade

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $100,000 for the City of Roanoke in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding is intended to upgrade the city’s emergency communications infrastructure.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $396K funding for Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures Funds for Baldwin County Patrol and Rescue Boat

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Senator Katie Britt secures funds for upgrading sheriff's department vehicles

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $50,000 for the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $200K funding for Luverne police vehicle upgrades

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures Funds to Upgrade Luverne Police Department Vehicles

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Senator Katie Britt secures funding for Slocomb fire and police departments

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, secured $298,000 for the City of Slocomb to update police and fire safety equipment.

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Senator Katie Britt secures $5.29M for Tuskegee University's aviation technology program

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 27, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has secured $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 17

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant from Congress

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 23, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced a $2 million congressionally directed spending grant for Atmore Community Hospital. The hospital in Escambia County will use the funding to purchase critical medical equipment. This funding was secured by Senator Britt in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Jefferson Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.