Bessemer enters into construction agreement with State of Alabama
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a resolution was approved authorizing the Mayor of the City of Bessemer to enter into a construction agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), for a federal-aid transportation project. The construction project is known as the McCalla... Read More
Reproduction Revolutionary War era cannon rebuilt by RC3 School
Today, the rebuilt reproduction Revolutionary War-era cannon, carriage, and trail stands guard at the Concord Bridge at the American Village. Nearly seven months ago, the American Village delivered the cannon and carriage to the RC3 School in Hoover. It was in need of rebuilding. RC3 is an acronym for Riverchase Career Connection Center, which is... Read More
RN Pam Holley receives Daisy Award from UAB Medical West
Every day, nurses go above and beyond to provide patients and their families with excellence in clinical care while offering compassion and support. Recently, UAB Medical West presented the DAISY Award to RN Pam Holley, an employee at UAB Medical West. Holley was nominated by both staff and patients for providing exceptional care to patients.... Read More
Performance set for this weekend at DJD Theater
This coming weekend, Jefferson County residents will be in for a treat via Southern Dance Works. Set to begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at Birmingham’s ASFA, this performance will showcase contemporary choreography, original music, spoken text, and visual elements that are sure to create a... Read More
Battle of the Badges Softball Game is June 13
Even though it is not officially summer yet, a highly competitive softball game will take place tomorrow. Who will win? The 2026 Battle of the Badges Softball Game is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. The best two out of three games will be played between the Bessemer Fire Department and the Bessemer... Read More
Second Annual Miles For Minds 3K Run June 13
The participants will be running for healing and hope. The Second Annual Rickney B. Hunter Miles For Minds 3K Run will take place on Saturday, June 13, at DeBardeleben Park in downtown Bessemer. The event supports and brings awareness to mental health issues. Hosting the event is the Mabel L. Chambers Endowment. Everyone is welcome... Read More
Patriotic Music Extravaganza will be held June 14 at Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host a Patriotic Music Extravaganza on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as part of Greensboro Celebrates America 250, a series of local events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Eight professional instrumentalists will perform patriotic music spanning the decades, featuring piano, flute, piccolo, fiddle, trumpet, trombone, and drums. A community... Read More
New Alabama Extension agent serving Hale County
Visitors to the Hale County Farmers Market on Thursday, June 4, had the opportunity to meet Margaret Ann Snow, the new Home and Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent serving Hale County. Snow provided educational materials and spoke with attendees about numerous topics, including pollinators and raised bed gardening. She also promoted the upcoming Pollinator Partners of... Read More
GPD reports arrests for public lewdness, disorderly, menacing
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its recent activities: Arrests: 06-03-2026 Kenyotta Lakayla Lee, 30, Greensboro, was arrested for public lewdness. 06-06-2026 Dejshanequalla Eshay Borden, 23, Birmingham, was arrested for public intoxication. Raekwon Tyrez Hoskins, 24, Greensboro, was arrested for reckless endangerment. 06-07-2026 Ternisha Lashon Thomas, 31, Greensboro, was arrested for disorderly conduct.... Read More
Council appoints new city clerk at Tuesday night meeting
Greensboro City Council voted to appoint a new city clerk on Tuesday night. Longtime City Clerk Lorrie Cook, who said last year that she intended to retire from the position, had continued to serve on an interim basis since the beginning of 2026. Councilmember Curtis made a motion to appoint Shereka Walker to the position... Read More