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Month: September 2025

BioHorizons supports students this back-to-school season

BioHorizons team members Princess Johnson, Shirley Mincey, and Martin Cooper fill backpacks with school supplies for local...

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September 30, 2025

Bluff Park Art Show returns with 123 artists

HOOVER, Al—The 62nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show will be held on October 4 at the Bluff Park Community Park, 517 Cloudland...

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September 30, 2025

USDA Forest Service, Alabama Forestry Commission collaborate to continue stewardship of National Forests

Montgomery, Ala. – A Master Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) between the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) and the USDA...

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September 30, 2025

Dean’s, President’s Lists students named for UA Summer 2025 Term

TUSCALOOSA, AL (09/18/2025)-- A total of 473 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama...

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September 30, 2025

Summer 2025 graduates announced at UA

TUSCALOOSA, AL (09/18/2025)-- Over 1,300 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2025 commencement...

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September 30, 2025

SNHU announces Summer 2025 Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the...

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September 30, 2025

Hoover City Council receives final analysis of Riverchase Galleria Market Study

Hoover, AL In September 2024, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato commissioned a study that would evaluate the market feasibility...

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September 30, 2025

Grace Recovery Ministries hosts “Voices of Hope Recovery Rally” on October 18th

Community event aims to break the stigma of addiction and celebrate recovery Calhoun/Cleburne County, AL — Grace Recovery...

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September 30, 2025

Flags Planted, Lives Remembered: Lawson joins statewide Suicide Prevention effort

Lawson State Community College is participating in statewide Suicide Prevention project efforts, including programs...

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September 30, 2025

A chat with Janetta Stewart-Benefield, owner/custodian, New Artistic Creations

New Artistic Creations is located in the Industrial Development Board’s Downtown Business Center on 19th Street in...

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September 29, 2025

Extended lane closure coming for I-20 Westbound bridge repairs

Riverside – ALDOT is preparing for a significant maintenance project on the I- 20 WB bridge over the Coosa River (MP...

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September 29, 2025

Hoover children give ideas on Bluff Park Playground

Who better to ask concerning a playground project than children? Last week, on September 19, the City of Hoover did just...

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September 29, 2025

Bessemer Public Library Book & Bake Sale relaxing, delicious for patrons

A brownie or a chocolate chip cookie goes together deliciously with a good book. It is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday...

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September 29, 2025

City addresses 4th Avenue Estates public nuisance conditions

At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a resolution was approved authorizing Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley to...

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September 29, 2025

Lawson State supports Veterans Suicide Awareness/Prevention effort

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Support is only a call away. Suicide affects everybody. You are not alone. A call...

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September 29, 2025

Hueytown Chamber 4th Annual Breast Cancer Brunch is Oct. 4

It will be a morning imbued with joy, tears, strength and hope. The 4th Annual Breast Cancer Brunch will be held at North...

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September 29, 2025

62nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show set for Oct. 4 in Hoover

One of 123 artists’ booths at Bluff Park Art Show. See more details inside this edition. The mission of the Bluff Park...

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September 29, 2025

Pastor Williams celebrates Fifth Year Anniversary at Friendship Baptist

"Five Years of Steadfastness" (L-R) Pastor Tony Ware shares warm wishes to 1st Lady Circealtric Williams and Pastor Marvin...

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September 29, 2025

Classifieds Week of Sep 26, 2025

Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 9/21/25 ( Central ) SERVICESSelling an RV, tractor, or golf cart? Advertise statewide...

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September 26, 2025

Legal Notices Week of Sep 26, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFJEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISIONCase No.: DR-2025-900142.00 HOLCOMB BAILEY...

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September 26, 2025

Lace Up for Change: Impact Road Race returns October 4 to Oak Mountain

PELHAM, Ala. – Registration is now open for the 2025 Impact Road Race, happening Saturday, October 4 at the scenic Oak...

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September 21, 2025

Hoover Public Library presents program for authors on Sept. 20

Write Club Presents Gary & Rebecca Minder - September 20, 2025, 10:30 AM at the Hoover Public Library Learn how to...

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September 21, 2025

Bluff Park Art Show returns with 123 artists on October 4

HOOVER, Al—The 62nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show will be held on October 4 at the Bluff Park Community Park, 517 Cloudland...

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September 21, 2025

Hoover Public Library hosting September events

Discover Your Working Genius! Ever wonder why some work energizes you and some drains you? Join Lara Allen of Nonprofit...

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September 21, 2025

Spotlighting Pastor David Wesley Craig

Pastoral. Principled. People Builder. Profound. Prolific. Passionate for Jesus Christ. These are six alliterative...

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September 21, 2025

UA Early College students named to Summer 2025 Director’s List

TUSCALOOSA, AL (09/15/2025)-- For summer semester 2025, 340 University of Alabama Early College students were on the...

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September 21, 2025

SNHU announces Summer 2025 President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the...

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September 21, 2025

Tenille Stephens named to Summer 2025 Dean’s List at Georgia State University

ATLANTA, GA (09/10/2025)-- Tenille Stephens of Pleasant Grove (35127), was named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List at Georgia...

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September 21, 2025

Hueytown City Councilman Anthony Wright wins re-election

“The Wright Choice for a Stronger Future” was the perfect campaign slogan for incumbent Hueytown City Councilman,...

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September 21, 2025

A chat with Victor Olivo, owner/trainer, Obedient Companions K-9 Training, LLC

Originally from Venezuela, Victor Olivo, formerly of Hoover and now Alabaster, connects well with dogs and people. A...

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September 20, 2025

United Way of Central Alabama launches $37.6M campaign with powerful stories of resilience and hope

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) launched its 2025 annual fundraising campaign with an inspiring...

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September 20, 2025

First Financial Bank celebrates customers at Customer Appreciation Day

Frankly, We Appreciate Our Customers! That is the theme for the quarterly Customer Appreciation Day celebrations hosted by...

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September 20, 2025

Bessemer receives funding from District Paving Grant Program

Much obliged to Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens for selecting the city of Bessemer for partnership...

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September 20, 2025

“A Wish Come True” Macedonia Baptist donates school supplies to Abrams Elementary

Pastor William E. Scott and Macedonia Church members pose with Ms. Huff's class and Miss Atkins' class. "For over nine...

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September 20, 2025

Greater Bethel brings Health Fair fun last weekend

Pastor Eades and Greater Bethel Church members at their very first Health Fair "We had a great time. People were able to...

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September 20, 2025

Alabama to distribute food to 450 families outside Legion Field

Birmingham, AL — This Hunger Action Month, the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama will distribute food outside Legion...

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September 20, 2025

First Financial to host Financial Literacy Class September 23

Karen Moody, Neil Walker and Effie Williams Today, learning to manage and safeguard your finances requires discipline and...

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September 20, 2025

5th Annual Marvel City Family Fun Fest is September 21

Latasha Williams, Brandi Cook, Bria and Bryson Cook with Sponge Bob DeBardeleben Park in historic downtown Bessemer will be...

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September 20, 2025

Classifieds Week of Sep 19, 2025

Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 9/14/25 ( Central ) SERVICESSELLING an RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or...

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September 19, 2025

Legal Notices Week of Sep 19, 2025

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.CASE NO. 25BES000494 IN...

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September 18, 2025

Men’s Empowerment meeting held at Pleasant Hill Church

The Men’s Empowerment Group meeting was recently held at Pleasant Hill Church in Bessemer, coordinated by Evangelist Roz....

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September 14, 2025

UAB Medicine GT World Alabama showcases cars, drivers

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September 14, 2025

2025 UAB Medicine GT World Alabama held last weekend

The 2025 UAB Medicine GT World Alabama came to Barber Motorsports Park for an action-packed weekend of GT racing,...

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September 14, 2025

Tannehill State Park hosts Labor Day Celebration

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September 14, 2025

Eleanor Moody elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (09/02/2025)-- Eleanor Moody of Birmingham, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor...

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September 14, 2025

Jimbo Hall named Catfish Farmer of the Year

For 16 years, Jimbo Hall of Greensboro has been the farm manager of Alabama Catfish, Inc., in Greensboro. The city of...

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September 14, 2025

Ask an Attorney set for September 16 at Hoover Public Library

Ask an Attorney is set for September 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Hoover Public Library Volunteer Lawyers is hosting the...

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September 14, 2025

A chat with Katie Chancellor, board member, Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary

Her background is in occupational health. Katie Chancellor of Lakeview has been in the occupational health industry for 15...

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September 14, 2025

SOUTHERN STYLES: Local couple travels Virgin Voyages cruise to Mexico and the Bahamas

Virgin Voyages is the “uncruised” cruise ship line that offers a fresh and relaxed environment to your cruise...

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September 14, 2025

Pres. Trump proclaims U.S. Space Command moving to Huntsville

It’s official! President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, that the United States Space Command...

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September 14, 2025

Taylor Electric awarded bid for Lakeshore Pkwy Extension Project

Six companies submitted bids pertaining to the relocation of electrical lines concerning the Lakeshore Parkway Extension...

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September 14, 2025

Hueytown Community Theatre’s upcoming season promised to be entertaining and enriching

The arts make a significant contribution to the life of a city. With an unrelenting passion for the stage, troupers with...

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September 13, 2025

Capt. Chris Bostock promoted to Bessemer Battalion Chief

The Bessemer Fire Department has recently made three in-house shift-operations promotions. The first promotion was made on...

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September 13, 2025

Pastor Wesley set to retire

"Stepping Down, But Not Going Away" Sharing, testifying and giving the Gospel of God for 44 years and as pastor of Greater...

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September 13, 2025

Classifieds Week of Sep 12, 2025

Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 9/7/25 (Central) SELLING an RV, Tractor, or Golf Cart? Advertise statewide or by region...

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September 12, 2025

Legal Notices Week of Sep 12, 2025

CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINORSTATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES000440 IN THE MATTER OF...

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September 11, 2025

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