Perry County woman sues Family Dollar over metal in bag of rice
A Perry County woman is suing Family Dollar Stores of Alabama, LLC, claiming she bit into a piece of metal in a bag of rice she bought at Family Dollar in Uniontown, according to a complaint filed Oct. 20 in Perry County District Court. Delois Wilson says in the complaint that she bought a bag... Read More
Sixth annual “It’s Fall Y’all Fest” set for Oct. 24th in Hueytown
Wesley Wicks, Debbie Kiker, Mayor Steve Ware, Staci Ragland and Meagan Kiker dressed as the Minions. The witches will arrive in Hueytown at Hueytown City Park shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, when the 6th Annual “It’s Fall Y’all Fest” gets underway. The Hueytown Fall-o-ween fun event at Hueytown City Park starts at... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 22, 2026-TSH
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026-341 (SB271), Act No. 2026-378 (HB380), Act No. 2026-379 (HB511), and Act No. 2026-424 (SB5), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 22, 2026-GW
Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS AT HALE COUNTY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY FOR THE HALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GREENSBORO, AL LATHAN MCKEE – MONTGOMERY OFFICE PROJECT NO.: 26-104 Sealed proposals for this project shall be received by Mr. Michael C. Ryans, Superintendent at the Hale County Board of Education located at 1115... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 23, 2026-Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (BESSEMER DIVISION) HENRY C. CRAVER and AHMAD ASHANTI Plaintiffs v. Et al Defendants CASE NO.: CV-2026-900678.00 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice of Action by Publication: HENRY C. CRAVER and AHMAD ASHANTI v. Property located at 3217 Avenue C, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, also known as “The South 15... Read More
Nearly 60 pounds of meth seized in traffic stop
Jefferson County narcotics investigators seized nearly 60 pounds of methamphetamine in a traffic stop in the 5400 block of Park Avenue South in Bessemer on Monday, Oct. 5, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Oct. 9. Donnarius Thomas, 37, was arrested after investigators found 27,098 grams of methamphetamine, about 59.74 pounds, which... Read More
Empower fifth graders get their visit from therapy dog Lily
Empower Community School staff and students with Pet Partners therapy dog Lily. (above) Empower Community School held a pet therapy session for its fifth grade classes recently with Pet Partners therapy dog Lily. Student Jarrell Simmons said during the visit, “Pet Therapy made me feel that everything bad is in the past and I’m living... Read More
‘Fifty Years On the Lord’s Side’
Apostle Leonard Wood marks half-century in the ministry On a recent Sunday, Apostle Leonard Wood celebrated 50 years in the Gospel ministry. For three years now he has also served as pastor of True Worship Ministries alongside his devoted wife, First Lady Dr. Valerie T. Wood. During the Sunday celebration, the pastor and first lady... Read More
Lawson State urges students to apply for automotive manufacturing scholarships
Hands-on training in an automotive technology shop, in one of the photographs the Alabama Community College System supplied with its scholarship announcement. Lawson State Community College, which has campuses in Bessemer and Birmingham, is encouraging eligible students to apply for automotive manufacturing scholarships offered through the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers... Read More
School board members, councilmen take the oath
Members of the Bessemer Board of Education and the Bessemer City Council were sworn in last week. The school board members who took the oath included Tasha Wynn-Scott, Lee Jones, Elaine Holifield, Omar Chapman and Remeka Little. Councilman Chester Porter, an incumbent, and Kelvin Eades, new to the council, took the oath at the same... Read More