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...
Month: September 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flags Planted, Lives Remembered: Lawson joins statewide Suicide Prevention effort
Lawson State Community College is participating in statewide Suicide Prevention project efforts, including programs...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Legal Notices Week of Sep 26, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFJEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISIONCase No.: DR-2025-900142.00 HOLCOMB BAILEY...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Spotlighting Pastor David Wesley Craig
Pastoral. Principled. People Builder. Profound. Prolific. Passionate for Jesus Christ. These are six alliterative...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...