Classifieds Week of Oct 31, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 10/26/25 ( Central ) Selling an RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? Advertise statewide or by...
Month: October 2025
Legal Notices Week of Oct 31, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF:ADOPTION OF:Z.M.C., A MINOR IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.CASE NO. 25BES00573 NOTICE TO THE...
Outdoor Alabama Weekly: Ultimate Angler Championship proves Guntersville is best bass lake
Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship holds the trophy as Tucker Smith is congratulated by Senator Steve Livingston...
Graceland turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Jason Knighton recently captured this view of Graceland in Memphis, lit up in pink for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness...
Falling for Festiveness: Bessemer Fall Festival 2025 draws big crowd
Rec Center staff ready for fun.(above) "This is a good way for families to come and enjoy themselves amongst one another,...
Rec Center members celebrate milestone birthday numbers
Ms. Vinson and Ms. Scott share birthday smiles "Am I going to be on TV?" our beloved matriarch exemplified, Bertha Scott,...
Bright Spot in Bessemer: Jess Lanier Manor Mural
It is a wonderful complement to the courtyard at Jess Lanier Manor. A multi-colored landscape mural in shades of blue, pink...
A chat with Pam Kirsch, coordinator, Feed My Starving Children
Children have always been a large part of her life. Pam Kirsch of McCalla has been coordinator for the Feed My Starving...
Bessemer’s Salvation Army Hallelujah Carnival set for Oct. 31
Shane Brinlee and Sgts. Becky and Jim Lahman (above) Witches, devils and Dracula are discouraged from attending the...
ROAR Southern-Style Cookout Casual with Good Food and Company
Mona and Commissioner Jimmie Stephens(above) It was a perfectly beautiful day for a cookout. The outdoor event was hosted...
City enters into agreement with Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, LLC
It has been determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the public to relocate McCalla Road from the...
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Fall Festival is Oct. 26
Fall Festival treats at Pleasant Hill. Historic Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in McCalla is again hosting a Fall...
Chamber’s 5th Annual It’s Fall Y’all Fest is Oct. 25
Witches’ ride of Hueytown Make your plans to attend the 5th Annual It’s Fall Y’all Fest on Saturday, October 25, from...
Cpt. Gary Carmichael named Bessemer Police Chief
Chief Gary Carmichael A 33-year veteran of the Bessemer Police Department, Captain Gary Carmichael was recently named...
Turning the Big Blessed 1-0-0: John E. Hunter celebrates a century with family and friends at Mt. Zion Baptist
Mr. John E. Hunter (seated), surrounded by family, during his 100th birthday celebration recently at Mt. Zion Baptist. This...
Classifieds Week of Oct 24, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 10/19/25 ( Central ) Selling an RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? Advertise statewide or by...
Legal Notices Week of Oct 24, 2025
STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 25BES00520 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:K.A.M., A MINOR...
Breast Cancer Awareness Program is a “Phenomenal Collective”
Dr. Valerie Wood and the “Phenomenal Women.” (Above) "This is the day we show what we do everyday as a sisterhood....
Gov. Ivey cuts ribbon on American Village’s Independence Hall
Rep Kenneth Paschal, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Dr. Geri Albright, Col. Alan Miller, Judge Keith Watkins, Gov. Kay Ivey, Dr...
Bessemer Mayor, City Council members show appreciation to employees
Council members pose with city employees(above) This past Monday, City of Bessemer employees were surprised with a day of...
Classifieds Week of Oct 17, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 10/12/25 ( Central ) SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or by...
Legal Notices Week of Oct 17, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM GARY STEWART a/k/a WILLIAM G. STEWART, DECEASEDIN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON...
Christmas Village Festival coming in early November to the BJCC
On November 6 - November 9, 2025 The Christmas Village Festival is a long-standing seasonal event with a mix of...
Revival time at Greater Bethel
This upcoming week of October will find the Greater Bethel Church family celebrating their yearly Revival. With the help...
A chat with Janiece Gaines, administrative assistance, Fire Chief, Bessemer Fire Department
She enjoys her work. Janiece Gaines of Bessemer has served as the administrative assistant to Bessemer Fire Chief Kendric...
Moore receives scholarship from Farmers Federation
Jefferson County native and Auburn University student Allie Moore received a scholarship from the Alabama Farmers...
Stanford case will go to Grand Jury
Months after a 3-year-old boy died while in the care of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the contract worker...
2025 American Conference Tipoff event set to take place in Birmingham October 12-13.
IRVING, Texas – The American Conference will host its 2025 American Tipoff Sunday and Monday, October 12-13 at the...
October Beef Month celebrates 61 years in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is proud to announce the arrival of October Beef Month in...
Colonial Dames XVII Century commemorates Colonial Heritage Month
Front row: Judith Arthur, Elizabeth Gillian and Halcyann Badham, middle row: Lucy Willis, Karen Shallenberg and Linda...
Scenes from September events
The month of October is already here with some of us still not realizing the first Sunday has just passed, still reeling...
Bessemer extends street patching services contract
The Bessemer City Council has approved a resolution extending a street patching project contract for an additional calendar...
ACCS/AAMA open scholarship applications for automotive manufacturing programs available
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA)...
Bessemer Fire Lt. Kyle Roy promoted to Captain
Captain Kyle Roy(above) 15-year veteran, Bessemer Fire Department Lt. Kyle Roy was recently promoted to fire captain at...
Bessemer Fire Dept. sponsors Breast Cancer Drive
Lt. Bobby Horn and Fire Chief Kendric Hughley(above) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Put yourself first and trust...
Graduation ceremony honors YouthBuild Class of 2025
Linda Pettway, Caleb Corbett and Demeatris Groce (above) The Housing Authority of the City of Bessemer recently honored the...
Classifieds Week of Oct 10, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 10/05/25 ( Central ) SERVICES Selling an RV, Tractor, or Golf Cart?Advertise statewide...
Legal Notices Week of Oct 10, 2025
LEGAL NOTICEIN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISIONIN THE MATTER OF:PARIS SHI-ANN MERRITTS, A...
Thomas has a drive to serve as seen with mobile phlebotomy service
"I wanted to step into independence while still serving the healthcare industry that I love,” is what phlebotomist...
Author Danna Standridge is guest speaker at Hoover Service Club meeting
Danna Standridge and Heather Pierce (above) The Hoover Service Club’s first luncheon meeting and program for the New Year...
Jeff Co.’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction
McCalla - Construction is underway on Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in McCalla. The $22M...
Malik Temple No. 270 donation benefits Bess. Youth Football League
The Bessemer City Council has accepted a donation from the Malik Temple No. 270 recently at a City Council meeting. The...
Holy Cross Episcopal presents DIO-OLYMPICS Oct. 5
Supporting the youth department and campus ministry in the church is vital to the existence and growth of the church. After...
Carver High School Annual Class Reunion is Oct. 9-11
A memorable weekend is guaranteed for the former graduates of George Washington Carver High School in Bessemer. The George...
Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Vestavia Hills park
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $137,509 grant to assist the city of Vestavia Hills in converting part of a...
“Strokes of Life”: Jefferson County artist’s works accepted in Montgomery art show
The 59th Annual Montgomery Art Guild Regions Bank Exhibition will display some of Alabama's finest artists' works. With the...
Bessemer’s Pink & Purple Stroll & Festivities are Oct. 7
October is Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence and Fire Prevention Awareness Month. The City of Bessemer, the Bessemer Area...
Bessemer Chamber’s 34th Annual Golf “FORE” Progress slated for Oct. 9
Among the most successful fundraisers for most organizations are golf tournaments. They are extremely popular. More than...
Classifieds Week of Oct 03, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 9/28/25 ( Central ) SERVICESSELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or...
Legal Notices Week of Oct 3, 2025
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENTSTATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURTCase No. 21BES000970 Estate of: JOHNNY RAY...