Council will send delegates to Alabama League of Municipalities convention, approves liquor license for restaurant
The Greensboro City Council decided which of its members it would send as Voting Delegates to the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention this April 28–May 1 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Councilmember Curtis nominated Councilmember Bragg as Voting Delegate. Councilmember Shepherd seconded the nomination and it was unanimously carried. Councilmember Lewis nominated... Read More
Plan revived for Demopolis to annex 300 acres in Hale
Demopolis and Hale County officials are again moving forward with a plan to bring several hundred acres of Hale County land at the U.S. Highway 80/Highway 69 intersection inside the Demopolis city limits, saying the site is too important to the future West Alabama Corridor to leave undeveloped. In a joint statement released this week,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 20, 2026 Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT) IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: CASE NO. 25BES000506 A.D.B., A MINOR IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: A.D.B WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Noah Whoolbright, whose whereabouts are unknown, the adult child of Mr. Jonas Whoolbright Sr. Notice is hereby given that a petition for guardianship and conservatorship has been filed by the Hale County Department of... Read More
Carnegie Hall trip memorable and thrilling for four local singers
It was an unforgettable experience! Tammy Meacham, Freda York, Laurie Smith and Jenny Hickman — all members of the Alabama Civic Chorale — along with the entire chorus, were invited to sing at Carnegie Hall during the Christmas season. The Artistic Board of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) extended the invitation to the group.... Read More
A chat with Demetrius Guyton, local author, The Chosen One: A Touch From Above
Demetrius Guyton of Bessemer wrote his first book in 2023. Entitled The Chosen One: A Touch From Above, it pertains to forgiveness. The book is a true story of how he overcame death as an infant at the hands of a family member. He has also written two other books. Originally from Jasper, he was... Read More
Stormwater Program Lunch and Learn set for Feb. 18
The City of Bessemer Stormwater Office will host a Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on the First Floor at Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue, North. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 people. Stormwater Specialist... Read More
More Than A Legend: Remembering Deacon Maul
Revered throughout Bessemer and other parts of the vast United States of America as a Gospel music legend, Deacon Auguster Maul, Sr. was remembered this past Saturday. Held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church with entrusted services conducted by Chambers Funeral Home, the memorial services did not emphasize simply a great singer, but a man —... Read More
19 indicted on charges in Bessemer drug trafficking ring
Nineteen defendants have been named in two indictments in a Bessemer drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the federal indictments on Wednesday, February 4, after they were unsealed. First Indictment The following people were charged in the first indictment: Hakim Rashad James, 48, of Birmingham Ranisha Alliya Tolbert, 26, of Bessemer Kelvin... Read More
BAAGG Genealogy Group holds 27th Black History Fair
Youth Group ‘Children’s March’ reenactment “We’d like to welcome all to our 27th Annual Birmingham African-American Genealogy Group, Inc. Black Heritage Fair.” “In February of 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson planned the week long observance of Black History. I don’t believe he would’ve anticipated the imprint he’s left on the world from Negro History Week... Read More