Bessemer Municipal Elections Qualifying June 9-23
The Bessemer City Council has established the qualifying dates for the city’s upcoming municipal elections this summer. The municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. On the ballot will be the offices of: Mayor Seven City Council seats Seven School Board seats Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7... Read More
Jess Lanier HS Class of ’76 plans 50 Year Celebration Luncheon
50 years! It passes in a blink. It will be an afternoon filled with grand memories, sharing special stories, and simply reminiscing about those happy high school days. “Spirit of ’76” was the class slogan. Members of the Jess Lanier High School Class of 1976 are invited to attend a luncheon and fellowship on Friday,... Read More
Bessemer Councilman Stephens supports teacher appreciation programs
A resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from Bessemer City Councilman Teco Stephens’ District Five Discretionary Fund Account was recently approved by the Bessemer City Council. Councilman Chester W. Porter made a motion to approve the resolution, and Councilman Cleo King seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bessemer Middle School and West Hills Elementary School... Read More
Midfield police nab PREP Center escapee on Bessemer Super Highway; man was driving vehicle stolen in Selma
Midfield police arrested one of four inmates who escaped a Perry County state facility last weekend after officers spotted a stolen vehicle on the Bessemer Super Highway Sunday afternoon. Johnny Dave Harris Bush Jr., 29, was stopped in the 600 block of the Bessemer Super Highway shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers identified the vehicle... Read More
Hueytown West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve opens to public
The city of Hueytown proudly promotes itself as a “Small City with a Big Heart.” Along with that big heart is a welcoming spirit. Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware and members of the Hueytown City Council are officially welcoming the public to the opening of the West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve in Hueytown. Located at 250... Read More
Police Officer Bessant retires from force after 25 years
Morgan Bessant, James Bessant, Abel Huett, Doug Bessant and Gerald Bessant (above) The employees at Bessemer City Hall will miss Bessemer Police Officer Doug Bessant. A retirement party was held in his honor on Wednesday, May 27, at the Frank House Municipal Golf Course in Bessemer. For several years, Officer Bessant worked at Bessemer City... Read More
Bernice Payne Morrison
Bernice Payne Morrison, 97, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Services were held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron, with Bro. Luke Laird and Bro. Jimmy Burkhalter officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the... Read More
Winston Rutley
Mr. Winston Rutley was born February 6, 1953, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the firstborn child of Mary Alice Rutley and Olee Chavers. From the start, he carried a strong spirit and big heart that touched everyone he met. He gained his heavenly wings on May 21, 2026, at the age of 73. He confessed his faith... Read More
Tom Anderson Paige
Mr. Tom Anderson Paige was born March 23, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late William “Jip” Paige and Willie Mae Sanders Paige Dillard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the Board of Trustees. He gained his heavenly wings... Read More
Berenice Small Artis
Berenice Small Artis peacefully transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69. A native of Greensboro, Alabama, she was born on September 28, 1956, to the late Kilas (Emma) Rutley and Ethel Small. Shortly after graduating from Greensboro High School, Berenice answered the call to serve her country by joining... Read More