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The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator introduces bill for emergency alerts on shark attacks

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today introduced Lulu’s Law, named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama. The legislation aims to codify shark attacks as events eligible for wireless emergency alerts (WEAs). This measure would encourage authorized local, state, tribal, and federal government authorities to quickly deploy warnings via mobile phone alert messages if a shark attack occurs or if conditions enhancing the possibility of a shark attack are present.

Senator Katie Britt supports kids' online safety legislation

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted in support of the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act to enhance protections for children using social media, empower parents, and hold platforms accountable. This legislation integrates significant components from the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), both of which Senator Britt cosponsored.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending July 27

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Katie Britt warns about funding shortfall for Missile & Space Intelligence Center

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has expressed concerns regarding the funding shortfall for the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) Phase 2 construction project in a letter to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Alabama representatives condemn Mexican government over seizure attempts on Vulcan Materials' land

Representatives Gary Palmer (AL-06), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Barry Moore (AL-02), Mike Rogers (AL-03), and Dale Strong (AL-05) issued a statement addressing the Mexican government's continued attempts to seize land owned by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer.

Federal government invests $550 million into Alabama's I-10 bridge project

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends DOT Event Celebrating $550M Federal Investment in I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jefferson County in week ending July 27?

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jefferson County in week ending July 20

By Jefferson Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Legislation introduced to prohibit antisemitism in federal contracting

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have introduced the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, aimed at prohibiting federal contracts with entities that boycott the State of Israel. This legislative move aligns with laws or regulations in Alabama and 36 other states opposing the boycott, divestment, or sanction (BDS) movement against Israel.

Tuscaloosa woman pleads guilty to defrauding SBA's Paycheck Protection Program

A Tuscaloosa County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.

How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Shelby County in Q2

There were two companies in a city associated with Shelby County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Senator Katie Britt advances $80M for Alabama infrastructure projects

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill includes more than $80 million in targeted funding to modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in communities across Alabama, including $50 million personally secured by the Senator.

North Dakota man sentenced to prison for firearms trafficking scheme

A North Dakota man was sentenced Tuesday for a firearms trafficking scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20