GriefShare grief recovery support groups will be meeting August 6, 2026, through November 5, 2026. There are two groups, which will meet weekly on Thursdays: afternoon group, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., or evening group, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The door will be open one hour before each session for a light meal and refreshments, provided at no... Read More

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Aug. 24 the awarding of 138 grants totaling more than $144 million to healthcare providers and institutions across the state in the first round of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds will support projects covering rural areas in every Alabama county aimed at improving healthcare access, quality and outcomes.... Read More

Once again, a real sense of community was realized by the citizens, law enforcement and first responders in Hueytown. Part of a nationwide movement, National Night Out was a fun, family-friendly event held recently in Hueytown. The meet-and-greet occasion welcomed the public to visit with public officials, community partners, elected leaders, police officers and firefighters.... Read More

Alabama Power business offices are closed and online account access is unavailable through Monday, Sept. 7, while the company completes a system update that began Aug. 31, according to the company. Customers can still make payments through the company’s online guest payment service or at authorized payment locations, and the company says bill due dates... Read More

Diligent in all her work and responsibilities, Mona Stephens of Bessemer is a charming, lovely lady whose excellent organizational skills and assiduous nature always contribute to a successful event or enterprise. Originally from New Orleans, Mona has been a resident of Bessemer for 42 years. She taught at McAdory, Pittman and Alliance schools in the... Read More

A true gentleman policeman, Lt. Warren Hughes of the Bessemer Police Department was recently named the 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce presented the award at the 35th annual Bessemer Business Awards and First Responders Gala, held at the Bessemer Civic Center. Hughes said, “I was surprised and... Read More

A small percentage of voters turned out on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for the Bessemer municipal election. Of Bessemer’s 17,547 registered voters, only 22 percent deemed it important enough to go vote. The result was that only 3,800 citizens voted. In the race for Bessemer mayor, incumbent Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley earned 1,809 votes and Louise... Read More