America 250 Alabama presents Liberty Trees as living legacy
Preparations are underway for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The Liberty Tree program is part of a statewide initiative commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Americans will be encouraged to “Remember our past, celebrate the present and look forward to a promising future.”... Read More
Intergovernmental agreement concerning roadway improvements approved
Section 11-102-1 et seq., Code of Alabama (1975), authorizes municipalities and counties to enter into agreements for the joint exercise of powers or services. Jefferson County has entered into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Harmer Street Bridge Replacement and Resurfacing Project. Portions of the construction detour route, including 33rd Street... Read More
Bessemer marks Resurrection Day 2026 with celebrations
How was your Resurrection Holiday weekend? Well, for residents of Bessemer, with everything from old school spiritual tent services, raffle winnings, and entertainment, we believe many would answer the aforementioned question as—A Blessing. The Silver Boomers Group put on a spiritually-laden performance through scripture, songs, poems, and artistic plays dedicated to Our Lord and Savior.... Read More
15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival set for April 25
Barbeque and Blues are a winning combination. The 15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25, at DeBardeleben Park in downtown Bessemer. A good time will be had by all at the festival that was established in 2010. The gates open at 11 a.m., with the music starting... Read More
Patricia Morgan
Funeral services for Sister Patricia Morgan, 51, of Uniontown, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Cahaba Road, Uniontown. Burial followed at Hunter’s Chapel Memorial Gardens, County Road 12. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home,... Read More
Elizabeth Long Cobb Bostick
Elizabeth Long Cobb Bostick (known to family and friends as Betty) of Selma, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Beth Peifer, in Montgomery, Alabama. Born in Uniontown, Alabama, on November 23, 1932, to Oscar Eugene and Mary Coleman Long Cobb, Betty was a lifelong example of kindness,... Read More
Alice Lee Walker Davis
Mrs. Alice Lee Walker Davis of Uniontown, Alabama died on April 7, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 67. Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Lee Walker Davis will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., from First Missionary Baptist Church, Uniontown, Alabama. Interment will follow at Walker... Read More
Eddie H. Long
Funeral services for Deacon Eddie H. Long, 75, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at New Pentecostal Church in Greensboro. Pastor/Suffragan Bishop Lovetta Long officiated, with Bishop Dennis McCarter as pulpit conductor. Deacon Long was born on September 10, 1950, in Hale County to the late Benjamin and Aslee Hoskins Long. He... Read More
Toussaint Thomas
Graveside services for Toussaint Thomas, 44, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Evans Family Cemetery, 1059–1285 County Road 17, Sawyerville. Pastor Billy Joy of Valley View Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa officiated. Mr. Thomas was born on September 28, 1981, to William and Mary Thomas. He passed away on March 16, 2026.... Read More
Gracie Delois Holley
Graveside services for Gracie Delois Holley, 73, were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Dexter Thornton officiated. Ms. Holley was born on March 19, 1952, to Mr. Anderson Holley and Mrs. Ocie Holley. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Valley A.M.E. Zion Church... Read More