Classifieds Week of Feb 27, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Feb 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE FAMILY COURT OFJEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF:LANYAA DENISE NELSSONA...
Anytown Alabama: teen leadership experience open
Anytown Alabama Teen Leadership Summit Who: Your teen — 9th–12th grade students, including May 2026 graduating seniors...
History Forgotten: World War II Heroes from Wilcox Co., Bessemer
During the winter of 1944–1945, within Belgium’s Ardennes Forest—better known as the launching pad of the Battle of...
Rep. Sewell Secures $9.5 Million in Direct Funding for Local Projects Through Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Process
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured $9,571,000 in direct funding for 14 local projects in Alabama's...
A Marvel City Mardi Gras enjoyed by Silver Boomers, others
"This makes us feel at home and knowing that we as a people can get together and have a good time. We didn't have to drive...
A chat with Gaile Randall, Councilwoman Dist. 2, Hueytown City Council
Gaile Randall has served on the Hueytown City Council since November 2025. A resident of Hueytown since she was a teenager,...
Letter to the editor: School district line policies need to be examined, reader says
Dear Matthew Bryant, I grew up in McCalla Alabama and was forced to attend a school nearly thirty minutes away, despite...
Letter to the editor: Civil Air Patrol has benefits for community members of all ages
I want to introduce you to the Civil Air Patrol, established on December 1, 1941. Today, CAP continues to serve the nation...
Valentine’s Day weekend fills Plantation Manor with smiles, joy and love
It was a wonderful celebration of love and joy at Plantation Manor Retirement Community in McCalla last weekend. The...
Bessemer enters into agreement with National Recreation and Park Association
The City of Bessemer Parks and Recreation Department is committed to ensuring that the staff and volunteers working with...
Police ask for info on the murder of 19-year-old at Bessemer Amazon
Bessemer Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help to identify the person or persons who shot and killed...
Alabama Legislature Joint Resolution recognizes SAR & DAR
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is dedicated to honoring the patriot ancestors who fought in the American...
Bessemer unveils Data Center Plan for Project Marvel
Last week, an update to the proposed Project Marvel Data Center development framework was announced. The announcement was...
McAdory—McCalla litter cleanup set for February 21
Tiffany Wolfe and Janis Barksdale A perfect way to bring awareness to littering is to have a litter cleanup project. It has...
King & Queen of Hearts crowned at Plantation Manor
Love is in the air! Love is everywhere! Valentine’s Day weekend at Plantation Manor Retirement Community will long be...
“Mentoring With Love” P.I.N.K. Power holds Galentine’s event
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Classifieds Week of Feb 20, 2026
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Service League Bingo Night Feb. 21
Amanda Jewell, Brigitte Moore and Heather Lawley It was in the 19th century when bingo, believed to have originated in...
Legal Notices Week of Feb 20, 2026
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT) IN THE MATTER OF:ADOPTION OF: CASE NO. 25BES000506A.D.B., A MINOR...
Jaela Pittman named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (02/03/2026) — Jaela Pittman of Bessemer (35022) was named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Georgia State...
Vintage Market Days of Birmingham slated for Feb. 13–14
Vintage Market Days of Birmingham slated for Feb. 13–14 Filled with vintage charm and sophistication, Vintage Market Days...
Carnegie Hall trip memorable and thrilling for four local singers
It was an unforgettable experience! Tammy Meacham, Freda York, Laurie Smith and Jenny Hickman — all members of the...
A chat with Demetrius Guyton, local author, The Chosen One: A Touch From Above
Demetrius Guyton of Bessemer wrote his first book in 2023. Entitled The Chosen One: A Touch From Above, it pertains to...
Stormwater Program Lunch and Learn set for Feb. 18
The City of Bessemer Stormwater Office will host a Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The meeting...
More Than A Legend: Remembering Deacon Maul
Revered throughout Bessemer and other parts of the vast United States of America as a Gospel music legend, Deacon Auguster...
19 indicted on charges in Bessemer drug trafficking ring
Nineteen defendants have been named in two indictments in a Bessemer drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F....
BAAGG Genealogy Group holds 27th Black History Fair
Youth Group 'Children's March' reenactment “We'd like to welcome all to our 27th Annual Birmingham African-American...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for West Rock Mtn. Nature Preserve
Councilwoman Gaile Randall, Councilman Anthony Wright, Councilman Chuck Hurliman, Mayor Steve Ware, Councilwoman Fran...
Classifieds Week of Feb 13, 2026
Ala-SCAN Classified Ads — Week of 02/08/26 ( Central ) MISC.WANTED TO BUY Old red bordered Kodachrome slides of small...
Legal Notices Week of Feb 13, 2026
LEGAL NOTICEPUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.CASE NO....
Bessemer City Councilman Porter hosts meeting on human trafficking
Protecting the general welfare of the citizens of the City of Bessemer is a priority, and a community meeting on human...
Remembering yesterday for tomorrow: Bessemer’s G.W . Carver School gets historical marker
Dr. Fears poses before Carver School “As the great Dr. King said, ‘Education is the Equalizer,’ and there's no future...
Hueytown Chamber Service Scholarship Program now underway
Hueytown is committed to building a good future for their young people. The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce is also...
Bessemer School Board suspended
What/who is the problem at the Bessemer School Board? To begin with, the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education has been...
Hwy. 150 crash kills Bessemer man
Slow down and use caution when ice is on the road. It saves lives! A Bessemer man was killed last Wednesday, January 28,...
Classifieds Week of Feb 06, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Feb 6, 2026
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT) IN THE MATTER OF:ADOPTION OF: S.D.S,A Minor IN THE PROBATE COURT...
Hawthorne Named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
PITTSBURGH, PA (01/22/2026) — Kennedy Hawthorne, of Pelham, was named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s...
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester....
League’s Shopping Spree Giveaway Benefits Deserving Family
The Christmas season was made brighter for a deserving family thanks to the Bessemer Service League. During the hustle and...
SOUTHERN STYLES: St. Andrew’s Society of the Middle South celebrates Scottish heritage at annual banquet
The men of the St. Andrew’s Society don’t need an excuse to toast auld Scotland.Ceud Mile Fuilte! Dripping with pomp...
Bryonda Collins appointed to Bessemer Public Library Board
According to the Code of Alabama (1975), the Bessemer City Council has the authority to appoint members of the Bessemer...
Former Western Star Women’s/Social Editor dies
Gaynell Morrow, former Women’s Editor and Social Editor for the Western Star, died on December 14, 2025. She was a very...
Lt. Reese promoted to rank of Bessemer Police Captain
Captain Kenneth Reese Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael has announced the promotion of Lt. Kenneth Reese to the rank of...
MLK Jr. Day celebrated Remembering one who was for all
Silver Boomers perform "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" song with African inspiredinstrumentation.(above) On January...
Bessemer daycare celebrates milestone anniversary of service
Making a difference is what many seek when it comes to opening a business or serving the public, and Just Like Home Academy...