Salvation Army makes Christmas brighter for community
The Salvation Army has been serving God with their hearts and with their hands for over 160 years. The Bessemer Salvation...
Month: December 2025
Trinity Episcopal Christmas Eve Service Set For 5 P.M.
Trinity Episcopal Church The public is invited to attend the Christmas Eve service at historic Trinity Episcopal Church in...
Bessemer Police Dept. Keeps Children Warm This Winter
Detective J. Cunningham, Katrins Lyons, Makayla Buchanon, Ashley Buckelew and Sergeant Kendra Ward-Young Tis the season to...
Classifieds Week of Dec 19, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 12/14/25 ( Central ) SERVICES SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE...
Legal Notices Week of Dec 19, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISIONCV2024-000038.00 THERESA MCADORY RILES,PLAINTIFF V....
Bessemer Hall of History receives Dist. Four Discretionary Funds
Bessemer City Council Supports Local History Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen, District Four, requested $2,000 from...
A chat with Brad Griffin, captain, Station #1, Bessemer Fire Department
A Man of Integrity Captain Brad Griffin at Station #1 with the Bessemer Fire Department is a true leader and an energetic...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Natchez Christmas Pilgrimage a memorable start to the Christmas season
Tammy and Gary Donner at the Natchez Grand Hotel The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held on Saturday, November...
Gov. Ivey lights official State Christmas Tree
The official Christmas tree for the State of Alabama was delivered to the State Capitol on Monday, December 1, officially...
Prostate Cancer Awareness Breakfast event message promotes knowledge over fear
Dr. Stone engages in a testimonial with a prostate cancer survivor “As men, we need to start having these discussions...
“Float Master” Parker builds another award-winning float
Captain Steve Parker Every year, the Mayor’s float is the highlight of the Bessemer Christmas Parade. The 2025 Christmas...
Eastern Valley Fire District dedicates new EMT fire truck
New EMT fire truck The Eastern Valley Fire District, under the leadership of Fire Chief Eddie Passmore, and its...
“Grateful Through Service” – Macedonia Baptist hosts Thanksgiving fellowship program
Pastor Williams and choir members at recent Thanksgiving program during congregational song. On Thursday, November 27,...
Bessemer’s annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 13
The City of Bessemer is beautifully decorated for the Christmas season in anticipation of the annual Bessemer Christmas...
Legal Notices Week of Dec 12, 2025
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS) IN THE MATTER OF:ADOPTION OF:P.B.A., MINOR IN THE PROBATE COURT OF...
Tennie D. Todd passed away Nov. 21
Tennie D. Todd, of Hueytown, AL, passed away November 21, 2025. This world grew a lot dimmer for us but heaven is brighter....
Pre-Thanksgiving Day Parade held for patients at Children’s of Alabama
Patients spending Thanksgiving week at Children’s of Alabama took part in one of the hospital’s favorite holiday...
Meeting the needs of the community at Thanksgiving
Corey Brown, Cynthia Donald, Darryll Bouyer, Commissioner Sheila Tyson and RoderickHarris Thanksgiving was again a blessing...
Birmingham and Cahaba Coosa Chapters, SAR participate in National Veterans Day Parade
Bill Carter, Uncle Sam, David Snider and Donald Jay Howton The annual Veterans Day Parade is a very significant event...
Grace Recorders perform at Christmas at Arlington Dec. 6
Grace Recorders Arlington, Jen Griffin, Tammy Meacham, Phyllis Kirk and Rob Griffin Traditional Christmas carols along with...
Clay Morris is the new Hoover Police Chief
Clay Morris was recently named the new Hoover Police Chief. He is shown at the November 24 Hoover City Council meeting.
Santa visits Bessemer for Tree Lighting Ceremony
This past Sunday Bessemer residents enjoyed the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies shared byway of Bessemer's...
Ken Grimes appointed Hoover’s Director of Economic Development
Ken Grimes (above) Former Hoover city administrator, Ken Grimes, has been appointed the city of Hoover’s Economic...
Tavares Pettus promoted to Bessemer Fire Dept. Lieutenant
Lieutenant Tavares Pettus A recent update from the Bessemer Fire Department announced the promotion of Tavares Pettus to...
Annual Community-Wide Feed 500 event filled with thanksgiving
Elaine Holifield, Mara R. Blackmon and Danielle Matthews Recently, 500 people gave thanks and showed their gratitude for a...
Classifieds Week of Dec 5, 2025
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 11/30/25 ( Central ) SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart?ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or by...
Legal Notices Week of Dec 5, 2025
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES00625...