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HISTORY VS. VANDERBILT

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Last Matchup: Sept. 25, 2021 UGA 62 • Vanderbilt 0 Record: 59-20 Longest Winning Streak 11 games First Matchup: Nov. 12, 1893 UGA 0 • Vanderbilt 35 Largest Margin of Victory 62-0 • Sept.

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Bulldogs to host Commodores after reclaiming No. 1

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
A combination of a dominant Georgia performance against the Auburn Tigers and a host of other underwhelming games around college football last Saturday propelled the Bulldogs back to being the top-ranked team in the country.
Both of Jones County’s competition cheerleading squads took home top finishes on Saturday at Putnam County. The varsity Cheer Hounds won first with the middle schoolers claiming a showing of third. Both compete again this Saturday at East Laurens. MATTHEW BROWN/Contributed

Both of Jones County’s competition cheerleading squads took home top finishes on Saturday at Putnam County. The varsity Cheer Hounds won first with the middle schoolers claiming a showing of third. Both compete again this Saturday at East Laurens. MATTHEW BROWN/Contributed

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Cheer squads capture top finishes

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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Ross continues to lead MTSU defense

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Teldrick Ross was second in tackles for Middle Tennessee State as it was saddled by a slow start in a 41-14 loss to UAB. Ross leads the Blue Raiders in tackles with 47, and MTSU hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday.

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sporting events

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Ninth Grade Football: Oct. 13 vs. Lee County JV Football: Oct. 13 at Lee County Football: Oct. 14 at Dutchtown Competition Cheerleading: Oct. 15 at East Laurens Softball: Oct 18-21. GHSA state tournament Cross Country: Oct.
Women are urged to report any abnormalities in their breasts to a physician immediately. STOCK PHOTO

Women are urged to report any abnormalities in their breasts to a physician immediately. STOCK PHOTO

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Potential warning signs for breast cancer

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.
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How ethnicity affects breast cancer risk

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
No one is immune to breast cancer. Even men can be diagnosed with breast cancer, though the threat of the disease looms much larger for women. In fact, the World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe.
1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer.

1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer.

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7 ways to reduce breast cancer risk

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States and Canada. Despite that prevalence, there are ways for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer.
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Does breast cancer run in families?

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
No woman is immune to breast cancer. However, some women with extensive family histories of the disease may wonder if they’re more vulnerable to breast cancer than those without such a link.

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Did you know?

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer mainly occurs in middle-aged or older women. In fact, the median age at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis is 62.
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