April is Parliamentary Law Month
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson was the author of the first American manual of parliamentary procedure in 1801. In all...
Month: March 2026
34 Ala. Counties Approved to Receive Liberty Trees for America’s 250th Anniversary
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission has announced that 34 of Alabama’s 67 counties have...
Tannehill’s Easter Egg Extravaganza — March 28
This will be a grand opportunity to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The annual Tannehill Easter Egg...
Volunteers Needed for Baptist Health Golf Cart Shuttle Team
specially at this time of year, it is important that we all serve not only our communities, but also serve others. A golf...
Governor Ivey announces approval of final BEAD broadband proposal, awards $460 million to expand access to high-speed internet
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that the state's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)...
Johanna Klein Findley celebrates 90th birthday with family, friends
The family of Johanna Klein Findley, born March 2, 1936, surprised her with a 90th birthday celebration. Sons Michael and...
Outdoor Alabama Weekly: Chronic Wasting Disease cases remain localized in northwest Alabama
Top: Olivia Sciandra retrieves lymph nodes during one of the mandatory weekends in the CWD Management Zone in northwest...
Hueytown Chamber’s Third Annual Women in Business Luncheon an inspiring affair
The Third Annual Women in Business Luncheon was held on Tuesday, March 17, in Hueytown. The event, hosted by the Hueytown...
Bessemer adopts updated Public Records Request Policy
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, uniform procedures for the release of public information were addressed...
AAHS places 2nd in U.S. Drone Soccer Association event
The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation School (AAHS) of Bessemer recently took second place in the United States Drone Soccer...
Bessemer family remembers father one year after tragic death
A Bessemer family gathered Wednesday the 18th to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of a beloved son,...
A Deed of Consideration: 2026 Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway held
Ms. Hill smiles with male students who received prom suits. 2026 marks the 10th Annual Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway in the city...
Bessemer Salvation Station Easter Celebration is April 4
Easter Sunday weekend is always a glorious time for families and friends as they celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and...
Birmingham man convicted of manslaughter in bizarre 2020 killing on I-20/59 near Hueytown
A Birmingham man who claimed at the time that he had “killed a white lady,” and that “Trump made me do it,” has...
Classifieds Week of Mar 27, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Mar 27, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:DONALD R BURCHFIELD, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NUMBER:...
“A Positive Evolvement” New nonprofit seeks communal positivity
This coming Saturday H.Y.P.E. will make its debut publicly. Consisting of parents, grandparents, godparents, community...
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi elects new members
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/10/2026)-- The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa...
Gov. Ivey signs Hwy Safety Bill, continues crackdown on illegal trucking operators
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, March 11, signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on...
NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery April 9-10
The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State...
Birdie Mae Hand is Miss Woodstock 2026
Birdie Mae Hand was recently named 4th Grade Class Beauty and crowned overall Miss Woodstock 2026.
Ava Stewart of Helena Selected for University of Alabama Blackburn Institute Class of 2026
TUSCALOOSA, AL (03/09/2026) — Ava Stewart of Helena was recently selected as a member of The University of Alabama...
Old-fashioned tent revival planned for March 30-April 3
The Bessemer Salvation Army will be hosting an old-fashioned tent revival from March 30 through April 3. The revival, which...
A Chat with Shane Brinlee, Corps Mission Associate, Bessemer Salvation Army
Shane Brinlee loves to serve. Originally from Oklahoma, he moved to Alabama in 2024 and has worked for the Salvation Army...
Service and outreach goals of Annual State Meeting, Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution, SAR
ALSSAR State Vice-President Bill and Sandy Carter(above) The Annual State Meeting and Convention of the Alabama Society,...
Bessemer executes service agreement with Neumo Group, LLC
The Bessemer City Council is committed to ensuring the proper administration and enforcement of municipal business licenses...
Gov. Ivey Proclaims March as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Prescribed burning is the best management tool for preventing larger and more frequent outbreaks. Governor Kay Ivey has...
Bessemer business turns “sweet 16”
Mr. Erek Yarbrough, Mrs. Yarbrough and staff smile for the camera (above) Bessemer's First Class Auto Sales has turned the...
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure begins hiring for 400 summer seasonal positions
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure has officially launched its annual hiring campaign and is looking to fill...
Bessemer Chamber president reads in the classroom
Chamber President Latasha Williams with students (above) The mission of Read Across America is to motivate children to read...
Ramsay High celebrates 365 Days of Black History program
Recently, Ramsay High School students got into the groove within the initiative of celebrate #BlackHistory365. Their...
Gulley Rec Center Elem. Basketball Tournament is a win for all
“I think this was a great outcome for our kids. Many say this generation of kids aren't as active as older generations...
Brittney Withers elected to Membership into The Honour Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/16/2026) - Brittney Withers of McCalla, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor...
Legal Notices Week of Mar 20, 2026
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 25BES00713...
Classifieds Week of Mar 20, 2026
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Classifieds Week of Mar 13, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Mar 13, 2026
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMABESSEMER DIVISION CASE NO. CS-2025-000021.00 DERRICO LLOYD, JR.,Plaintiff,...
Family Resource Center distributes food boxes in Bessemer
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, it was approved authorizing the use of a parking lot for the distribution...
Hollie Hardin elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (02/04/2026) — Hollie Hardin of Bessemer, Alabama, was recently elected to membership in The Honor...
Lawson State Community College announces its Fall 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, AL (02/03/2026) — A total of 207 students have been named to the Lawson State Community College Dean's List...
UA Early College students named to Fall 2025 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, AL (01/29/2026) — A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during Fall Semester 2025 at The...
Office Pride announces Franchise of the Year, Rookie of the Year award winners at annual conference
Palm Harbor, Fla. – February 25, 2026 – Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services today announced it has awarded two of...
Thomas Fisher elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Thomas Fisher of Pelham, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's...
Local MTSU students on Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 6,647 students who appear on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama select Brooklynn Madison as 2026 Youth of the Year
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama (BGCCA) is proud to announce Brooklynn Madison as the 2026 Youth of the Year...
A chat with Jack B. Hood, author, PATRIOT! Liberties of My Country Were My Only Pay
Jack B. Hood of North Shelby County is a student of history. A native of Clarkesville, Georgia, Jack has been a resident of...
Bessemer’s Robinett honored at Freed-Hardeman Univ.
Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Fall 2025...
Local TV anchors honored at Annual ROAR James Bond Gala 2026
St. Valentine’s Day is always an ideal time to honor cancer survivors. ROAR, the Fifteenth Annual James Bond Gala 2026,...
Hoover City Council approves $15M FY’26 capital budget
The Hoover City Council approved a $15 million Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget on Monday night (Feb. 23, 2026), marking a...
March 8 We “Spring Forward”
Remember to set your clock ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. If you cannot stay up that late, simply move your...
Valley Creek Cleanup Scheduled in Bessemer This Weekend
Valley Creek Cleanup Scheduled in Bessemer This Weekend The City of Bessemer is looking for volunteers for the Valley Creek...
Hueytown Chamber ’s 3rd Annual Spring Market set for March 14
3rd Annual Spring Market to Feature Over 40 Vendors There will be over 40 vendors at the 3rd Annual Spring Market,...
3rd Annual Women in Business Luncheon will be March 17
Sharon Bradshaw and Stephens Smith with Reliable Signs Co.(above) 3rd Annual Women in Business Luncheon Set for March 17...
Aldridge Gardens to be site of Arbor Day events on March 7
Sarah Johnson and Natalie Fleming (above) Hoover to Celebrate 27th Annual Arbor Day at Aldridge Gardens We are encouraged...
Classifieds Week of Mar 06, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Mar 6, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATIONFOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 26BES000062 IN THE MATTER OF...
Aaron Walls of McCalla named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Delta State University; Jackson Davenport on Dean’s List
Aaron Walls of Mc Calla Named to Fall 2025 President's List at Delta State University Aaron Walls, of Mc Calla, has been...
Zoe Browning named to Dean’s List at Tufts University
Zoe Browning, Class of 2027, of Hoover, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2025 semester. Dean's...
“Remembering a Calm Spirit” -Longtime Homewood resident, worker, Mrs. Teresa Lynn Staggs Harris, remembered
The great Bobby Womack once made the assertion, “Who gets used to losing someone?” regarding the thought of someone's...
A chat with Peter Simmons, owner, Simmons Distributing Co.
A native of Bessemer, Peter Simmons, owner of Simmons Distributing Company, is one of the nicest men you will ever meet. An...
Taryn Borden named to Kennesaw State’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Taryn Borden of Bessemer has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2025 Dean's List in recognition of academic...
Customer gives up vegetables for Lent
Traditionally, people “give up something” for Lent. It is now the second week of Lent. During this introspective...
Hoover’s Parks & Rec. Director Colbaugh guest speaker at Hoover Service
Heather Pierce, Erin Colbaugh and Shelley Shaw The first meeting of 2026 for the Hoover Service Club was ideal and...
Water storage tank maintenance agreements executed by Bessemer
The City of Bessemer owns and operates multiple water storage tanks that are part of its public water system. The Alabama...
Remembering Davey Allison
By Brian Clements This journalist still remembers the day Davey Allison died. It was a typically hot summer day in July...
Emma Lawley named to UM President’s List
A University’s President’s List honors students for academic achievement. Emma Lawley of McCalla has recently earned a...
“Beyond the Thoughts of Candy” Abrams Elem. hosts Valentine’s Ball
This past week, J.S. Abrams Elementary School held their Valentine's Sneaker Ball Dinner, which concluded with the crowning...
Maggie Moore crowned Miss Bessemer Academy 2026
The gym at Bessemer Academy was recently filled with excitement. The Miss Bessemer Academy 2026 pageant was being held. The...
Rev. Douglas Caddell wins Charles A. Long Civic Award
Mayor Kenneth Gulley, Reverend Douglas Caddell and Bobbie Caddell The highlight each year of the annual Bessemer Area...
Celebrating Black History, Remembering A Man for the People
Carter G. Woodson (Father of Black History) Rev. Jesse Jackson February 2026 marked the 100th year celebrations of Black...