Survivors & Thrivers breast cancer brunch set Oct. 3 in Hueytown
Denise Lowery and Lisa Kriegel (above) The fifth annual Survivors & Thrivers Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch will be...
Month: September 2026
Collier holds District 1 seat by two votes
Incumbent Bessemer City Councilman Jarvis Collier won re-election in District 1 in the Aug. 25 municipal election,...
Gulley Rec Center marks10 years with a block party
Bessemer's city leaders and workers celebrated 10 years of serving residents at the Kenneth E. Gulley Rec Center last week....
Thigpen wins fifth term in District 4
Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen won re-election in District 4 in the Aug. 25 municipal election, defeating...
Stephens seeks re-election to county commission Nov. 3
Jefferson County Commissioner Jimmie Stephens of Bessemer is seeking re-election to the District 3 seat in the general...
Lawson State hosts Recovery Is Here event Sept. 28
Lawson State Community College will host Recovery Is Here 2026: The Truth About Recovery at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Judson College alumnae attend annual J-Day and Rose Sunday celebration
Once a prestigious school, Judson College in Marion was a private women's college affiliated with the Alabama Baptist...
A chat with Michael Preston Rice, P.E., civil engineer, EEFS Company
Michael Preston Rice has always had an interest in building. A native of Corner, he graduated from Auburn University in May...
Bessemer orders two Pierce pumper trucks for fire department
The Bessemer City Council has approved the purchase of two Pierce Enforcer pumper trucks for the Bessemer Fire Department,...
Remembering George ‘Kilroy’ Franklin, a gospel voice from Bessemer
George "Kilroy" Franklin was a fixture in the gospel sound that made a joyful noise throughout Bessemer and beyond, and...
Judge dismisses Bethel’sresidency suit against Gulley
A Jefferson County circuit judge dismissed Darral Bethel's suit challenging Mayor Kenneth Gulley's residency on Sept. 16,...
Bessemer runoff settles mayor’s race and four seats; results after press time
Bessemer voters went to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 22, to settle the mayor's race and four other contests left undecided by...
Classifieds Week of Sep 25, 2026
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Western Star E-Edition – September 25, 2026.
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Legal Notices Week of Sep 25, 2026
LEGAL NOTICEPUBLICATION ON ADOPTION(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS) IN THE MATTER OF:ADOPTION OF:G.J.H.,A MINORIN THE...
Hueytown Community Theatre opens first full season October 16
Lori Davidson, Katsy Sellers, Ashley Russell and Tammy Earnest.(above) The Hueytown Community Theatre will open its 2026-27...
Pleasant Grove man charged with capital murder in Birmingham shooting
A 51-year-old Pleasant Grove man is charged with two counts of capital murder in the Sept. 8 shooting death of a Birmingham...
Bessemer couple celebrates the coming arrival of baby Keylen
Kahmiya Custard and Kenyon Rudolph at their baby shower.(above) Kenyon Rudolph and Kahmiya Custard are parents to be, and...
Therapy dog Lily pays a visit to Empower Community School
Principal Dr. Luther Riley, Dr. Smith, Pet Partners' Warrene Self and therapy dog Lily with Empower Community School staff...
A chat with Danny Sullivan, fire chief, city of Hueytown
Lori Davidson loves the theatre. A talented actress, she is a member of the Hueytown Arts Council and the Hueytown...
Lawson State lineworker program is first in Alabama approved for Workforce Pell
Lawson State Community College's Lineworker Training Program is the first program in Alabama approved for Workforce Pell,...
Sample ballots for Nov. 3 general election now online
Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are available on the Alabama Secretary of State's website, Secretary of...
Free expungement clinic set for Oct. 22 at Boutwell Auditorium
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham and its partners will hold the last expungement clinic of the year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
SOUTHERN STYLES: Labor Day and college football enjoyed by friends and family at barbecue
The shouting of "Roll Tide" and "War Eagle" echoed along Morgan Road over Labor Day weekend, as neighbors gathered to...
Chamber’s 35th annual Golf FORE Progress tournament set for Oct. 1
The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce will hold its 35th annual Golf FORE Progress Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Frank...
Council approves $350 in District 6 funds for Bessemer High parent program
The Bessemer City Council approved Councilwoman Carla F. Jackson's request to allocate $350 of her District 6 discretionary...
Macedonia Baptist fills Abrams kindergarten wish lists, 15 years and counting
Pastor Scott, Principal Buckelew, Macedonia Baptist Church members and Abrams Elementary staff with kindergarten students....
Faith is Believing Ministry yard sale a blessing on both sides of the table
Renee Brown, Annette Jones, the Rev. Randy Coleman and Marquita Mays. The second annual Faith is Believing Ministry Church...
Gulley, Alexander meet in mayoral runoff Sept. 22
Incumbent Mayor Kenneth Gulley and challenger Louise Alexander face each other in the Bessemer mayoral runoff Tuesday,...
Classifieds Week of Sep 18, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH STAIRS? STAY SAFE AT HOME. Acorn Stairlifts® are the perfect...
Western Star E-Edition – September 18, 2026.
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Legal Notices Week of Sep 18, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATIONFOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 26BES00391 IN THE MATTER OF...
Hoover woman charged with murder after acquaintance found dead in community pool
A 30-year-old Hoover woman is charged with murder after a 70-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a community pool in...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Surprise 75th birthday party really was a surprise for Judy Moore Mathis
Happy 75th birthday, Judy Moore Mathis. This birthday is your diamond jubilee. This grand milestone celebrates a wonderful...
Inmate, 59, found dead in cell at Bessemer jail
A 59-year-old McCalla man being held at the Jefferson County Jail’s Bessemer division was found dead in his cell Monday,...
Outdoor education field trips underway at Camp Fletcher
Camp Fletcher, a 300-acre woodland preserve on Fletcher Road in Bessemer, hosts outdoor education field trips for school...
King, Baldwin head to runoff for District 7 council seat
Voter turnout was low for the Bessemer municipal election held Tuesday, Aug. 25. The voting population in Bessemer is...
Bessemer firefighters go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bessemer Fire Chief Kendric Hughley, Janiece Gaines and Lt. Bobby Horn. The Bessemer Fire Department begins its 15th year...
Classifieds Week of Sep 11, 2026
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Legal Notices Week of Sep 11, 2026
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 26BES00035 ESTATE OF: JOE R. MOORE,...
Historical marker honoring Bluff Park Art Show to be dedicated Sept. 28
A historical marker honoring the Bluff Park Art Show will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Bluff Park Community...
BioHorizons packs 150 backpacks for area students
Team members at BioHorizons, a Birmingham-based dental implant company and subsidiary of Henry Schein, Inc., recently...
Grief Recovery Support Groups began August 6
GriefShare grief recovery support groups will be meeting August 6, 2026, through November 5, 2026. There are two groups,...
First rural health grants top $144 million statewide; UAB leads in JeffCo area awards with $7.8 million
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Aug. 24 the awarding of 138 grants totaling more than $144 million to healthcare providers and...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Law Enforcement and Neighbors Strengthen Community at Hueytown’s National Night Out
Once again, a real sense of community was realized by the citizens, law enforcement and first responders in Hueytown. Part...
Alabama Power offices, online accounts down through Sept. 7 for system update
Alabama Power business offices are closed and online account access is unavailable through Monday, Sept. 7, while the...
A chat with Mona Stephens, fundraising committee, A Heart for the Arts Mayor’s Ball
Diligent in all her work and responsibilities, Mona Stephens of Bessemer is a charming, lovely lady whose excellent...
Lt. Warren Hughes Named 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
A true gentleman policeman, Lt. Warren Hughes of the Bessemer Police Department was recently named the 2026 Law Enforcement...
Voter Turnout Low for Bessemer Municipal Election
A small percentage of voters turned out on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for the Bessemer municipal election. Of Bessemer's 17,547...
‘A Passion Encouraging Many’
Many’ Janay Weems, child care program director at Bessemer's Legacy YMCA.(above) Mini high-fives, simple words of...
Sewage seen bubbling from Second Alley North manhole
Just last weekend, this reporter was contacted with news of raw sewage seen bubbling out of a manhole in downtown Bessemer....
Classifieds Week of Sep 4, 2026
Ala-SCAN Central Classifieds Ads SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIR: Prompt local service available for appliance repair....
Legal Notices Week of Sep 4, 2026
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATIONFOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMAJEFFERSON COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO.26BESS00296 IN THE MATTER OF...
SOUTHERN STYLES: Bessemer Employee Appreciation recognizes employees’ hard work, dedication and value
The employees of the City of Bessemer are essential to the daily operation of the city. They are greatly appreciated by all...
Bessemer Firefighter Kade Spraggins named 2026 Firefighter of the Year
Bessemer firefighter Joseph Kade Spraggins epitomizes the values honored by the Bessemer Fire Department. He is committed...
A chat with The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, retired Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, is indeed a man of God. He was first...
Bessemer awards contract for new fire station
When was the last time a new fire station was built in Bessemer? Recently, the Bessemer City Council approved awarding a...
Hueytown purchases new fire engine
Pierce Arrow XT The City of Hueytown has just purchased a third fire engine, and it is paid for. What is also important is...
Black Family Restaurants McDonald’s supports American Legion Post #1228
Darryl Barry, Cliff Fleming, Eric Frye, Joe Stroud, Jamie Black, Thom Perez, James Prince, Kelvin Washington and Patty...