Lori Davidson loves the theatre. A talented actress, she is a member of the Hueytown Arts Council and the Hueytown Community Theatre. Her family moved from Fairfield to Hueytown when Lori was 2 years old. Recently she was asked to serve as the public relations liaison for the Hueytown Arts Council. A member of Fusion... Read More

Lawson State Community College’s Lineworker Training Program is the first program in Alabama approved for Workforce Pell, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Sept. 14. Workforce Pell extends federal Pell Grant eligibility to approved short-term training programs for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand jobs. The Alabama Department of Workforce reviews the applications with the Alabama Workforce Board;... Read More

Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are available on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Monday. Ballots for all 67 counties are posted at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes. Allen thanked county probate judges and election officials for preparing and reviewing the ballots. “As a former probate judge, I know firsthand... Read More

Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham and its partners will hold the last expungement clinic of the year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham. Attorneys, court personnel and voting rights restoration experts will help eligible people petition to clear certain charges from their records. Participants... Read More

The shouting of “Roll Tide” and “War Eagle” echoed along Morgan Road over Labor Day weekend, as neighbors gathered to celebrate. The delicious spread featured barbecue, fried fish, and crawfish, perfectly timed with the official kickoff of the college football season. Mona and Commissioner Jimmie Stephens hosted the festive Labor Day barbecue and fish fry... Read More

The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce will hold its 35th annual Golf FORE Progress Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Frank House Municipal Golf Course in Bessemer. The chamber is inviting area businesses to sponsor a team of employees, customers, clients or business partners for a day of golf, food, networking and friendly competition in front... Read More

The Bessemer City Council approved Councilwoman Carla F. Jackson’s request to allocate $350 of her District 6 discretionary funds to the Bessemer Board of Education for Bessemer City High School’s Parent Engagement Program. The program promotes parental involvement in students’ education, strengthens communication and collaboration between families and educators, encourages achievement and attendance, and promotes... Read More