Legal Notices Week of July 31, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 26BES00227 IN THE MATTER OF...
Month: July 2026
Johnson Memorial hosts discussion panel on final expenses
In January 2027, Johnson Memorial will be serving the Bessemer community for sixty years, and with such a big anniversary...
SOUTHERN STYLES Alaskan cruise – stunning natural beauty and charming coastal towns a dream destination
Seattle Space Needle: Darryl and Kay Barry, Rich and Darlene Britton, Bonnie Frye, Karla Albertus, Eric Hutchison, and Eric...
Pipe Shop Community Center benefits from City Council’s Discretionary Funds
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a resolution was on the agenda authorizing the appropriation and...
A chat with Walter E. Henley, heritage partner, McAdory House
A student of history, Walter E. Henley of Vestavia Hills is passionate about the history of Jefferson County and Alabama...
AARP Central Birmingham Chapter 4668 Health Fair is Aug. 18
Stronger Health. Stronger Community. The AARP invites one and all to join them for a day of health, wellness, education and...
Bessemer City Councilman Jarvis Collier seeks re-election for District 1
First elected in 2018, Bessemer City Councilman Jarvis Collier, District 1 is seeking re-election. The Bessemer Municipal...
Coach Jeremy Vines is new head football coach at Hueytown High
Get ready! The Golden Gophers are comin’. Coach Jeremy Vines of LaFayette, Ala., has played football all of his life,...
Incumbent District 6 City Councilwoman Carla Jackson seeks re-election
Bessemer City Councilwoman Carla Jackson, District 6 is a “Super Girl for the Dynamic District 6.” This is the theme of...
Legal Notices Week of July 24, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR State of AlabamaJefferson CountyProbate CourtCase No. 26BES00325 In the Matter of...
Classifieds Week of July 24, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major...
“Beyond Home Plate”: Bessemer and L.E.A.P. enjoy baseball parade
"From the grownups to the kids, this day is a homecoming for our baseball league. We're here to show our appreciation to...
905 First Avenue, North is Yard of the Month Worthy
Dorothy and Kenneth Smith It is one of the prettiest and most well-kept yards in Bessemer. As you drive along First Avenue,...
Green carpet of grass creates an inviting atmosphere
Every homeowner loves a beautiful lawn. Most businesses and churches have front entrances that are visually appealing....
SOUTHERN STYLES: Red, White & Boom CityFest Celebration in Hueytown salutes America’s 250th Anniversary
This signature event in Hueytown will long be remembered as a grand celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of...
A chat with Donna Thigpen, Councilwoman, District 4, Bessemer City Council
Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen cares deeply about her district and is committed to serving the good people of...
Bessemer’s Municipal Election set for August 25
The candidates seeking public office for not only the Bessemer City Council but also the Bessemer School Board have all...
“More Than Basketball” HBCU event slated for July 18-19
“I truly believe Birmingham is sitting on something special, because we have incredible community leaders and people who...
New pastor appointed for First Methodist Church of Hueytown
A lifelong Methodist, Pastor Paul R. Wiegert, formerly of Huntsville, has been appointed the new minister of First...
New roof being installed at historic McAdory House
After nearly ten years of deterioration, the historic McAdory House on Eastern Valley Road is finally receiving a new front...
Classifieds Week of July 17, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major...
Legal Notices Week of July 17, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REBECCA SEALES CARROLL, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE...
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law announces Dean’s List for Spring 2026 Semester
Samford University's Cumberland School of Law named 164 students to the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester....
COMMUNITY EVENTS
35th Annual Evening of Honor Gala The 35th Annual Evening of Honor Gala will be held on Aug. 13, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to...
Georgia Southern announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 4,020 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2026...
Joint statement from The University of Alabama and Auburn University regarding the Protect College Sports Act
The University of Alabama and Auburn University oppose the Protect College Sports Act and urge the Senate not to advance it...
“Lessons Befitting Prosperous Futures”: Macedonia Baptist Church Youth participate in job program
Pastor Scott with co-pastor, deacons, and youth workers (above) "Pastor Scott got together with many of us here as church...
“Concluding A Work of Passion”: Cedric Hayden celebrates retirement after serving Jefferson Co. 20 years
"Never go into a job because of the pay and make sure you have the passion for it," is what Cedric Hayden told us at his...
Tiny Pest, Big Problem: Researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for visible, physical imperfections like blemishes or bruises....
ALDOT to host public meeting in Tuscaloosa on July 13
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 13, 2026,...
Alabama leads multi-state letter in support of USPS proposed rule to secure mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a comment letter last week on behalf of 13 states in support of the U.S....
Area residents receive degree from Washington and Lee University
The following local residents received a degree from Washington and Lee University on May 28. Commencement ceremonies for...
“Limitless Futuristic Endeavors” Recent graduate of Bessemer’s Aerospace and Aviation High School looks to the future
Last year Bessemer's Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School celebrated their first graduation ceremony for their first...
University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 graduates
More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates...
A chat with Alan Brooks, music director, Hueytown United Methodist Church
A very pleasant, friendly gentleman, Alan Brooks of McCalla simply loves music. Music has had a profound influence on him...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Plantation Manor 4th of July BBQ, Music and Fireworks Display Star-Spangled
The 4th of July holiday and America’s 250th anniversary of independence were celebrated with great fun and fireworks at...
Gillespie Construction Co. awarded bid for 19th Street bridge repairs
The City of Bessemer received sealed public bids for the 19th Street Bridge Repair Project. All the bids received exceeded...
Gov. Ivey appoints four additional Public Service Commissioners
Gov. Kay Ivey, based on a new law designed to give the people of Alabama broader representation on the Public Service...
Residents enjoy Summerfest 2026
Jay Johnson, MeMe Jackson and Bessemer School Board candidate Geortez Jackson share smiles(above) Gearing up for the...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held for West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve
Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware with Hueytown citizenry celebrating Nature Preserve opening The city of Hueytown has officially...
Candidates qualify for Bessemer Municipal Election
This year’s Bessemer municipal election will be distinctive because it parallels America’s 250th anniversary and the...
Danberry at Inverness and SAR Chapters celebrate Independence Day
Jim Phillips, Bill Carter, Tim Medders, David Snider and James Heartsill(above) The annual Independence Day program at...
Legal Notices Week of July 10, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURT CASE NO. 26BES00309 IN THE MATTER OF...
Classifieds Week of July 10, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major...
Alabama opens Wild Turkey Survey to public participation
For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, the Alabama...
Across Two Borders: Juneteenth 2026
Hamilton Hood Founder, Yamona Pierce addresses audience at Juneteenth program. Commemorating two-hundred and fifty years of...
AG Marshall defends right of Auburn baseball players to pray
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall defended the right of Auburn baseball players to pray in a letter to the Freedom...
Eastern student Henry Mena Escobar of Pelham makes spring 2026 Dean’s List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester, recognizing 1,216...
Bessemer’s District 5 candidate Kelvin Eades hosts Meet & Greet
Kelvin Eades poses alongside supportive family members, wife, Shakita Eades, and daughter, Kelsie Eades (above) Many of us...
Vote for ALEA! Support Alabama in the 2026 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is calling on Alabamians and ALEA supporters across the state to cast their vote...
“A Loving Devotion” Shaws celebrate 55 years of marriage
Pastor and Mrs. Shaw Many of us search a lifetime for true companionship, love, and all the things we think will make us...
Robert “Bob” Boatrite Keith
Robert "Bob" Boatrite Keith, of Harlingen, Texas, went home to Jesus on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79. He was surrounded...
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3 million for weatherization assistance
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.3 million to help low-income Alabama residents reduce their home energy bills...
A chat with Uncle Sam, Symbol of America, Happy 250th Anniversary
God bless America. Uncle Sam is an endearing symbol of American culture and our patriotic fervor. None more so than today,...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Hueytown Arts Council hosts scholarship reception at Hueytown Rec. Center
For four years, the Hueytown Arts Council has awarded scholarships to outstanding students in the Hueytown area who will...
“Job Well Done”: Pastor Jerome Bonner retires from New St. Paul M.B. Church
Pastor and First Lady Bonner pose with supporting pastors (above) We learn that we're forgotten within a second by people...
Greater 14th Street Baptist Senior Grocery Program benefits community
Jackie Crear, Jaquesia Slater, Tobithean Alexander, Lelita Bonner and Clarence Alexander The members of Greater 14th Street...
Bessemer Cutoff ADA William R. “Bill” North dies in boating accident
Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff Assistant District Attorney William R. “Bill” North, 64, died over the weekend in an...
Classifieds Week of July 03, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major...
4th Annual American Pride Car Show is scheduled for July 4
Come dressed in your red, white, and blue for the 4th Annual American Pride Car Show on Saturday, July 4, in Hueytown. The...
Bessemer’s 4th of July Celebration is Southern Soul Festival July 3
This year, a Marvel City Southern Soul Festival will take the place of Bessemer’s annual 4th of July fireworks display...
Sweet Home 250–Where Freedom Feels Like Home July 3-4
This weekend, Alabama’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence will take place on July...
Legal Notices Week of July 3, 2026
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURT CASE NO....