Bessemer Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley seeks re-election
Bessemer needs Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. The work continues. Longtime Bessemer Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley knows the value of hard work and developing business relationships that together contribute to the betterment and growth of the city of Bessemer. The progress you can see. Mayor Gulley is committed to Bessemer and is seeking reelection to complete... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Berry High School Class of 1986 celebrates “Cheers to 40 Years”
High school reunions are always exciting and fun. To see former classmates and spend the weekend reminiscing is wonderful. The W. A. Berry High School Class of 1986 planned a reunion to coincide with a milestone year. They recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of their 1986 graduation. The fun and exciting casual event was held... Read More
A chat with Tracy McCall, administrative assistant, Bessemer Police Chief
Tracy McCall joined the Bessemer Police Department in October of 2025 as the administrative assistant to Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael. A former Birmingham Police officer and recruiter, she worked as a bicycle officer, Police Academy instructor and a liaison officer for the Birmingham Municipal Court for over 20 years. A member of Greater Shiloh... Read More
CLIMB applications open for Perry County high school students
Perry County high school students interested in experiential learning, service and career exploration have until Friday, Aug. 28, to apply for the fall session of Community Leaders in Medicine and Beyond, or CLIMB. The free Project Horseshoe Farm program meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 28 and are... Read More
Robert Hughey Johnson
Robert Hughey Johnson passed on August 13 at the age of 88. Hughey is preceded in death by his parents, William Horace Johnson and Dora Stella Mitchell Johnson; siblings, Clarence Johnson, Leo Johnson, Franklin Johnson, Welton Johnson, Gladys Johnson Hill and Eugene Johnson; and son-in-law, Stan Henson. He is survived by his spouse, Sue Ellen... Read More
Bobby Jackson
Bobby Jackson of Marion passed away August 9. A public viewing will be held Friday, August 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St. in Marion. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centreville Street, with interment following... Read More
Tommy Geter Sr.
Funeral services for Tommy Geter Sr. will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church on Cahaba Road in Uniontown. A public viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home in Uniontown, which is directing arrangements.
Deannie Smith Edwards
Deannie Smith Edwards, age 77, of Millbrook, passed away peacefully on August 10. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Marion, to William Wert Smith and Etoyle Poole Smith. Deannie was a graduate of Frances Marion High School. Deannie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Affectionately known as “Mimi” to her... Read More
Benefit singing for Kevin Harper set August 29 at Faith Chapel
A benefit singing for Kevin Harper will be held Saturday, August 29, at 6 p.m. at Faith Chapel, 831 Faith Chapel Church Road in Marion. The evening will feature music by Legacy Gospel, Three Fold Ministry and the Colburn Family. The community is invited for a night of faith, prayer and support.
Bobby Franklin Cochran
Bobby Franklin Cochran, 83, passed away on August 12. Bobby was born on October 4, 1942, in Perry County to his late parents, Willis and Etoy Cochran. Bobby was a sewing machine mechanic at Selma Apparel. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Gerald Wayne (Kathy) Cochran and Mary Carolyn Leonard. He is... Read More