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Senators introduce bill to ensure munitions shipments to Israel

By Jefferson Reporter | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), along with 14 other Senate Republican colleagues, have introduced the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislation aims to compel the Biden Administration to send crucial munitions to Israel. The bill has been cosponsored by a number of senators, including John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall...

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Senators announce bill for improved body armor for female DHS officers

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have announced a bipartisan bill to provide next-generation body armor designed to meet the specific needs of female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed legislation, which has advanced in the Senate, mandates that all agencies under DHS equip their officers with appropriately fitting improved ballistic body armor.

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Kenleigh Cahalan, former Hewitt-Trussville High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 14 seed.

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Maia Townsend, former Mortimer Jordan High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Jackson State Tigers.

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JT Weisberg, former John Carroll Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Ty Truett, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Transylvania Pioneers.

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Army Corps confirms key Alabama infrastructure projects on schedule

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, engaged in a discussion with Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lt. General Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The conversation revolved around critical infrastructure projects led by the Army Corps that are crucial to Alabama's state.

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Egan Keeler, former John Carroll Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Preston Moore, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Daniel Swatek, former Hoover High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Lee Flames.

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Riley Rudick, former Hewitt-Trussville High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Transylvania Pioneers.

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Kate Dinkel, former Hoover High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Jefferson Reporter | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Bipartisan bill proposes next-gen body armor for female DHS officers

By Jefferson Reporter | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at equipping female law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with next-generation body armor.

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US Senators advocate for Vulcan in dispute with Mexican government

By Jefferson Reporter | May 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, and Tim Kaine are persistently advocating for Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company in its ongoing dispute with the Mexican government. The senators recently penned a letter to Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, urging her to address the Mexican government's alleged mistreatment of Vulcan.

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Senators introduce resolution to recognize 'American Girls in Sports Day

By Jefferson Reporter | May 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and 20 of their Senate Republican colleagues have introduced a resolution to recognize October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day.’ The resolution also states that “Title IX is under attack by the Biden Administration,” “recognizes the importance of Title IX in protecting biological women in sports,” and “calls on sports-governing bodies in the United States and abroad to protect biological women and girls in sports.”

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Jefferson Reporter | May 12, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | May 11, 2024

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

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Briarwood student wins 2024 Sixth District Congressional Art Competition

By Jefferson Reporter | May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) announced Chloe Lowery, a student at Briarwood Christian High School, as the winner of the Sixth District's 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

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U.S. Senators introduce MOMS Act to support women and strengthen families

By Jefferson Reporter | May 9, 2024

Ahead of Mother’s Day, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.) have introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation aims to provide crucial support to women during challenging phases of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development periods. It also seeks to enhance access to resources and assistance that will help mothers and their children thrive.

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Representative Gary Palmer criticizes National Public Radio for alleged bias

By Jefferson Reporter | May 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) has criticized National Public Radio (NPR) for its alleged ideological bias. His comments followed a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled “Examining Accusations of Ideological Bias at NPR, a Taxpayer Funded News Entity.”