HCSD seeks Johnson as one of Hale County’s Most Wanted
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Austin Johnson, who is wanted on charges of domestic violence second degree/criminal mischief first degree and domestic violence second degree/assault second degree. Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Hale County Sheriff’s Office at 334-624-3081 or submit a... Read More
Hale voters will consider amendments, offices at local and state levels in primary elections Tuesday, May 19
Hale County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the Alabama statewide primary election, with contested local races for county commission, sheriff, and Democratic executive committee seats alongside a full slate of state and federal contests and two proposed constitutional amendments. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A... Read More
Reception to mark opening of ‘Black Belt Baroque’ Sunday at G’boro Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host the opening reception for “Black Belt Baroque,” a new exhibition of works by Greensboro artist Ian Crawford, on Sunday, May 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Crawford will offer remarks on the collection at 5 p.m. The exhibition features ink on canvas and pen and ink pieces that explore... Read More
Congressional primary split: Upcoming vote in four districts voided as redistricting reshapes Ala. elections
Alabama voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the state’s primary election, but a whirlwind of legal action and legislative maneuvering in recent weeks means that for voters in four of the state’s seven congressional districts, the results of the U.S. House races on their ballots will not count. Gov. Kay Ivey... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 15, 2026-Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year. The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2025-227 (SB118) and Act No. 2025-291 (HB354), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has... Read More
A chat with Sgt. Rishea Murry, Crime Prevention Unit, Bessemer Police Dept.
A native of Birmingham, Sgt. Rishea Murry of the Bessemer Police Department Crime Prevention Unit has been with the department for nearly 11 years. She started as a patrol officer working on a beat. A 2016 graduate of the Northeast Law Enforcement Academy in Anniston, Sgt. Murry was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant.... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Bessemer retirement party honors Mona Stephens’ 23 years of dedicated service
With a cheerful heart and a beautiful soul, Mona Stephens of Bessemer has always enjoyed life, bringing joy and love to those around her. Her charming personality welcomed a crowd of co-workers, friends, and family to a surprise retirement party held in her honor on Friday, April 24. The retirement party was held in the... Read More
Degrees Earned and Odds Defied: Lawson State celebrates the Class of 2026
At Lawson State, graduation is rarely the end of the story. More often, the unique roads that students take to complete college are proof that persistence pays. Nearly 300 graduates will walk across the stage at Lawson State’s Spring Commencement, Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. on the college’s Birmingham campus. Among them are countless... Read More