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News from May 2024

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Former Samford University standout Jordan Moore’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 9

By Jefferson Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Molly Cobb, former Hewitt-Trussville High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Kayla Coley-Drayton, former John Carroll Catholic High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Auburn Montgomery Warhawks.

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Alyssa Butts, former Shades Valley High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Jefferson Reporter | May 5, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | May 4, 2024

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

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U.S. Senators Express Concern Over Biden's Plan to Bring Gazan Refugees to the U.S.

By Jefferson Reporter | May 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2024 — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), alongside 32 of their colleagues, have voiced strong opposition to President Biden's proposed initiative to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The Senators have raised significant concerns regarding potential national security risks associated with admitting individuals from Gaza, citing worries about terrorist ties.In a letter addressed to President Biden, the Senators emphasized the need for prioritizing the return of American citizens currently held hostage by Hamas...

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243 coaches at institutions in Jefferson County earned $118,710 on average in 2022

By Jefferson Reporter | May 2, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Jefferson County during 2022 was $231,927 at University of Alabama at Birmingham, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Presses Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students on College Campuses

By Jefferson Reporter | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) challenged U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Biden Administration’s efforts to safeguard Jewish students on college campuses across America. Senator Britt expressed concern over the rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses and the lack of decisive action by the administration.Senator Britt, during a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, emphasized the need for the Department of Education to uphold Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish...

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U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Damaging Effects of Social Media

By Jefferson Reporter | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2024 – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Brian Schatz, Ted Cruz, and Chris Murphy have introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act aimed at safeguarding adolescents from the negative impacts of social media.Senator Britt emphasized the urgency of addressing the mental health crisis linked to social media, stating, “There is no doubt that our country is facing a growing youth mental health crisis that is inextricably tied to the rise of social media usage by children and teenagers.”Senator Schatz echoed these sentiments,...