“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... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
St. Aloysius Church I Love America Concert is June 26
The summer is a perfect time to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the Fourth of July. The public is invited to a grand, patriotic concert scheduled for Friday, June 26. The 12th Annual St. Aloysius Catholic Church I Love America Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26. The church is located... Read More
Bessemer Police Officer Stewart promoted to Detective
Bessemer Police Officer David Stewart was recently promoted to the rank of detective. Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael made it official on May 2 following a promotion ceremony held at the Bessemer Civic Center. Originally from Birmingham, Stewart started with the department in 2010 and returned in 2016. He has served as a patrol officer... Read More
“Beyond the Thought of Oneself”: Health fundraiser set for June 20
Starting a fundraiser for oneself yet within the event discovering someone who is just as special could use the same support really shows one’s heart. Shanta Bolden initially began such a fundraiser when she was battling stage 3 breast cancer, then her mother was diagnosed with the same and is now a dialysis patient, and... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
For those of you who are curious, I’m somewhat delirious with the sudden fall of this “curtain of heat,” as I’ve been calling it. The horizon is hazy with humidity, and I have to run outside earlier and earlier if I want to get more than 30 minutes of yard work done before I have... Read More
Linda McKenzie
Linda McKenzie, a resident of Marion, Alabama, transitioned from labor to reward on June 6, 2026, at the age of 55. She was born on May 29, 1971. Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home, 226 East Jefferson Street, Marion. Ms.... Read More
Perry County tops Alabama in OnlyFans spending, says study; numbers questioned
Perry County residents lead the entire state of Alabama in per-capita spending on OnlyFans, the subscription website best known for adult content, according to estimates published by OnlyGuider, a search engine and analytics company that tracks the platform. The company’s “OnlyFans Wrapped 2025” report, which has generated headlines from CBS Atlanta to a Fox affiliate... Read More