Legal Notices Week of Sep 3, 2026-TSH
LEGAL NOTICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Title of Job Opening: Probate Clerk Under the supervision of the Perry County Probate Judge Duties/Responsibilities: Greet customers and assist them with their needs. Intake and index instruments (ie., deeds, mortgages); process marriage licenses, renew driver licenses, record UCC-1 Financing Statements; sell privilege licenses... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 3, 2026-GW
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert Taylor and Bertha Taylor, husband and wife, originally in favor of Jim Walter Homes, Inc, on January 27, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Hale County,... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Bessemer Employee Appreciation recognizes employees’ hard work, dedication and value
The employees of the City of Bessemer are essential to the daily operation of the city. They are greatly appreciated by all the city officials. The second annual employee appreciation event was held recently at the Bessemer Civic Center. The event was hosted by Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley and the members of the Bessemer City... Read More
Bessemer Firefighter Kade Spraggins named 2026 Firefighter of the Year
Bessemer firefighter Joseph Kade Spraggins epitomizes the values honored by the Bessemer Fire Department. He is committed to fire service and the citizens of Bessemer. Spraggins was recently honored as the Firefighter of the Year at the 35th Annual Bessemer Business Awards First Responders Gala. The event was held at the Bessemer Civic Center. The... Read More
A chat with The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, retired Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
The Rt. Rev. John McKee Sloan, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, is indeed a man of God. He was first elected bishop suffragan in 2007, then elected the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama in 2011, consecrated in 2012, and served until the end of 2020. A priest and bishop... Read More
Bessemer awards contract for new fire station
When was the last time a new fire station was built in Bessemer? Recently, the Bessemer City Council approved awarding a contract for the construction of a new fire station. Fire Station #2 Annex will be located on the corner of 19th Street and Carolina Avenue. Five bids were received for the project. The lowest... Read More
Hueytown purchases new fire engine
The City of Hueytown has just purchased a third fire engine, and it is paid for. What is also important is that the first two fire engines are also paid for in full. Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware is a good steward of the city’s finances. Joining the fleet three weeks ago is a Pierce Arrow... Read More
Black Family Restaurants McDonald’s supports American Legion Post #1228
Darryl Barry, Cliff Fleming, Eric Frye, Joe Stroud, Jamie Black, Thom Perez, James Prince, Kelvin Washington and Patty Douglas (above) The D. W. Segars Memorial American Legion Post 1228 in Hueytown is committed to helping veterans, their families and communities. They were completely surprised recently when notified that a local business wanted to help them.... 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 available through Project Horseshoe Farm Perry... Read More
Video shows raw sewage overflowing on Magnolia Street; pump station not running, resident says
A Marion resident posted video this week of what he described as raw sewage overflowing from a city sewer pump station on Magnolia Street and running downhill into a creek, writing that the city has been called about it multiple times. Forrest Hale posted the video in a community Facebook group. It shows liquid pouring... Read More