Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen, District 4, believes that her experience, proven record of service and commitment to District 4 make her the best person to continue serving the good people of District 4. As she seeks re-election, Councilwoman Thigpen thanks the voters for their trust, support and the opportunity to continue serving the community.... Read More

Traci Ware, wife of Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware, is his better half. They have been married for 37 years. She is committed to supporting and encouraging her husband. She stands by him. A friendly, outgoing personality, Traci is a native of Salt Lake City and was raised in Vancouver, Washington. This remarkable lady has been... Read More

Lawson State Community College serves more than 3,500 students annually. The annual Cougar Fest, sponsored by Lawson State College, will take place on Saturday, August 8, starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. The community give-back event will be held at the college’s Birmingham campus at 3060 Wilson Road, SW. Dr. Cynthia T.... Read More

Born in Chicago, Cortez Darris, Jr. moved to Bessemer with his family in 1995. As a child, he would follow his dad around the garage with a wrench in one hand and a baby bottle in the other. By the time he was a teenager, he was very much interested in cars and trucks. Over... Read More

To minimize the threat to life and property due to flooding, the Bessemer City Council agrees that it is essential to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and requires the adoption and enforcement of floodplain management regulations. The... Read More

This past Saturday, Councilman Cleo King saw to it our school kids were given considerate and thoughtful acknowledgements through the annual Backpack Giveaway. Bessemer’s District Seven made sure no one that came out was overlooked nor left the event empty-handed. “We’re here with well wishes to all the kids and educators for a successful and... Read More

In cooperation with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Beta Psi Omega Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, The League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham will host the Bessemer Municipal Elections Candidates’ Forum. The event is to be held August 15, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 917... Read More

Project Horseshoe Farm has welcomed its new class of fellows for the 2026-27 year. The eight fellows will spend the year serving in Marion and Uniontown. Arionna Bell Arionna Bell calls Lexington, South Carolina, home. Raised with a deep appreciation for faith, family and community, she learned early that meaningful relationships are at the heart... Read More

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will host her 15th annual Congressional Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 6, in Selma, bringing employers from across the state together with job seekers from Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Wallace Community College Selma, 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway. Admission is free, and... Read More

Uniontown Police Department says it is entering a new era of growth by hiring more officers and investing in equipment, facilities, and consistent public safety. Uniontown Police Chief Michael Kiser says the department has made substantial progress since a staffing shortage earlier this year. “We’re actually doing very well on staff right now,” Kiser said.... Read More