Isaiah Jackson of McCalla, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Samford University. Jackson is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation... Read More

A man convicted of beating his 89-year-old grandmother to death was one of two William Donaldson Correctional Facility inmates to recently die in custody. Kenneth Ray Daniels, who was serving a life sentence for capital murder, was taken to UAB Hospital on Wednesday, April 8, for further treatment of complications due to a serious health... Read More

Aaron J. Armstrong of Bessemer has been with the Bessemer Fire Department for six years. A Bessemer native, he is a brave man who puts his life on the line every day. A good, solid, decent man, Aaron and his family are members of Grace Life Church. He is a knowledgeable and well-trained firefighter and... Read More

Guests are encouraged to wear the colors of their favorite team, creating a spirited, collegiate atmosphere. The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) YouthBuild program will host a community-wide National College Decision Day celebration on Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at Southside Homes, 2501 Clarendon Avenue in Bessemer. YouthBuild participants who... Read More

Karrington Moore, from Pleasant Grove, presented research at Austin Peay State University’s Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium April 24. The event gives students across disciplines an opportunity to share their research through oral presentations or poster format. This year, 87 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs were given the opportunity to participate in... Read More

Car Shows are well attended and enjoyed by most everybody. A public attraction, car shows often showcase antique and restored cars. Recently, the place to be was at the Plantation Manor Retirement Community on Old Tuscaloosa Highway in McCalla for the 4th Annual Plantation Manor Car Show. The theme of this family-friendly event was “Motor... Read More

An excellent working relationship between the city of Bessemer and the Alabama Department of Transportation contributes significantly to Bessemer’s economic development. A major obstacle recently developed concerning the Birmingham Northern Beltline and the proposed Data Center in Bessemer. The issue was the proposed location for the Data Center impeding the future of the Birmingham Northern... Read More

You can sign up today for the 2nd Annual Bessemer Parks and Recreation 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Keep calm and just run! The fun event will be held at 9 a.m. at the Kenneth E. Gulley Bessemer Recreation Center, 100 14th Street, South in Bessemer. The public is invited. The... Read More

This past Wednesday Pastor James Jones and the Faith to Favor congregation celebrated the second anniversary of their Community Giving Ministry. “Two years ago we started fixing hot meals for the community. This is not just for the homeless; it’s for everyone within and throughout these city limits,” Pastor Jones told us. The day usually... Read More