The Alabama Beacon

BIRMINGHAM, AL (06/15/2026) — Samford University recognizes 2,408 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest...

A chat with Marianna Phillips, Director, Life Enrichment, Galleria Woods Senior Living Community

She greets each guest or resident with a sweet smile. Marianna Phillips, Director of Life Enrichment at Galleria Woods Senior Living Community in Hoover, is indeed an asset to Galleria Woods. This charming young lady with a pleasant personality has been with Galleria Woods since March of this year. A member of Asbury United Methodist...

Paul Glenn Holzschuh

Paul Glenn Holzschuh, 78, of Owensville, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Owensville. He was born Feb. 14, 1948, to Woodrow Edward and Willie Beatrice (Morgan) Holzschuh in Washington. Paul had served his country with the United States Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Owensville. He enjoyed collecting...

SOUTHERN STYLES: Family and friends enjoy Stephens’ delicious Crawfish Boil in the Barn

For years, Mona and Commissioner Jimmie Stephens have hosted a delicious crawfish boil at their Morgan Road residence. In spite of the rain, a big crowd turned out for the good time that was had by all. The party was held in the barn—not red, but beige. Along with boiled crawfish in large pots, the...

Faith Danzy was recently accepted into Birmingham's ASFA.

“A Rising Star: Faith’s Journey” Gifted student accepted into ASFA

To be accepted has always been a thing, yet being accepted within something worthwhile is more important, such as Ms. Faith Danzy being accepted into ASFA (Alabama School of Fine Arts) within a curriculum that nourishes gifts within an exceptional student. That’s even more to celebrate being accepted into. Seeing it as a great opportunity...

Bessemer awards contract for Recreation Center storage building

The Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center at Roosevelt Park has been in need of a storage building since last year. Five bids in response to the bid package distributed by City Engineer EEFS Company, PC were received for the construction project. The lowest responsive and responsible bid was received from Coston General Contractors, Inc., of...

America 250 Alabama committed to commemorating America’s history

The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission is committed to supporting and encouraging the commemoration of America’s independence and history. Its main purpose is to support local commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Local governments are asked to develop programs and projects in partnership with nonprofit cultural and community organizations,...

Patriotic American Cortez Darris installs 30 ft. flagpole

The United States flag flies proudly in Bessemer. A beautiful display of our country’s flag is at Limitless Kustoms, located at 1429 Carolina Avenue in Bessemer. Several weeks ago, Cortez Darris Sr. installed a 30-foot, one-piece aluminum flagpole at the front entrance of his business, Limitless Kustoms. It is topped with a brass eagle resting...

St. Aloysius Church I Love America Concert is June 26