Macedonia Baptist fills Abrams kindergarten wish lists, 15 years and counting
Pastor Scott, Principal Buckelew, Macedonia Baptist Church members and Abrams Elementary staff with kindergarten students. For 15 years, Macedonia Baptist Church, 1401 26th St. North in Bessemer, has kept up a partnership with Abrams Elementary School. Recently the church joined with the school’s kindergarten teachers to provide the items on their classroom wish lists. “This... Read More
Faith is Believing Ministry yard sale a blessing on both sides of the table
The second annual Faith is Believing Ministry Church yard sale, held Saturday, Sept. 12, was a blessing for the customers and for the church. The sisters of the church arrived early to set up at the church, 1230 Third Ave. North in Bessemer. The Rev. Randy Coleman is the minister, and Sister Yvette Hunter and... Read More
Gulley, Alexander meet in mayoral runoff Sept. 22
Incumbent Mayor Kenneth Gulley and challenger Louise Alexander face each other in the Bessemer mayoral runoff Tuesday, Sept. 22, the top contest among five left undecided by the Aug. 25 municipal election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Results confirmed Sept. 1 gave Gulley 1,809 votes and Alexander 1,644 in the... Read More
Uniontown man indicted for attempted murder in 2023 Meadows Apartments shooting
A Perry County grand jury has indicted a Uniontown man on an attempted murder charge in a November 2023 shooting at the Meadows Apartments in Uniontown, according to Perry County Circuit Court records. Christopher Lamar Ward, 32, of Uniontown is charged with attempted murder, a Class A felony; reckless endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor; and... Read More
Three Marion men indicted on arson charges in fire that destroyed Judy’s
A Perry County grand jury has indicted three Marion men on arson charges in the January fire that destroyed Judy’s Convenience Store on Washington Street in Marion, according to Perry County Circuit Court records. Richard Harris Moore, 60, Aziz Yahia Moflah Zandani, 39, and Nader Nageeb Zandani, 34, all of Marion, are each charged with... Read More
Deacon Charles Carmichael
Deacon Charles Carmichael, 85, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at his residence. He was born June 21, 1941. He was a well-loved and respected senior citizen of Uniontown. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, with burial at the church.
Martha Watson Maurer
Martha Watson Maurer, 89, a resident of Selma, entered her eternal home on August 27. Martha was born on January 20, 1937, in Electric Mills, MS to the late Frank and Edna Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sue Cooper of Mobile, son, Hank Tolar of Marion, and husband, Charlie Maurer... Read More
USDA launches screwworm page for hunters ahead of deer season
With hunting season approaching, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a New World screwworm web page written for hunters, wildlife professionals and others who spend time in the field, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries said Sept. 8. New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of living... Read More
Saint Mary P.B. to observe anniversary Oct. 11
Saint Mary Primitive Baptist Church on County Road 177, St. Mary’s Road, in Uniontown will hold its church anniversary observance Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon. The theme is “God Welcomes Us Back Home,” from Romans 15:7: “Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.” The Rev. Dr. Mack... Read More
Extension seeks lower Cahaba anglers for Sept. 24 litter workshop
Anglers who fish the lower Cahaba River watershed are invited to a community workshop Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dallas County Extension Office, 429 Lauderdale St., Selma, part of an EPA-funded aquatic litter project led by Auburn University. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is working with anglers and local communities... Read More