Essex scholarship committee names four student recipients
The Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Committee has announced four recipients of its 2026 academic scholarships, all of them graduating seniors at Francis Marion High School. Erianna D. Jones and Leondra K. Rawls received Annie Essex Memorial Academic Achievement Scholarship Awards. Jeremiah J. Kynard and MyKayla W. McCants received Complimentary Academic Achievement Scholarship Awards. The committee... Read More
Gas keys approved, vehicle money stalled after chief’s requests at council meeting
Marion Police Chief NiKisha Gailes asked the City Council for fuel access, citation equipment and vehicle decals during her departmental report Monday, July 20. The council approved the fuel request. The remaining requests were never voted on, after an exchange between Gailes and Councilman Stanley Kennie ended with Kennie walking out and the council losing... Read More
Perry voters head back to polls Aug. 11 in congressional do-over
Perry County voters go back to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, in a special primary election for the 7th Congressional District, and the votes many of them cast in that race on May 19 no longer count. The May 19 primary results for U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 were voided. Gov. Kay... Read More
Council honors Cook, considers bids on sewer repair, painting work
Greensboro City Council recognized the dedicated service of recently retired longtime City Clerk Lorrie Cook at their July 28 meeting. Clerk Walker read from a statement that said, in part, “Your commitment and professionalism have made a lasting impact for 29 years.” “Thank you all so much,” Cook said. “I have enjoyed working with the... Read More
Hale Co. votes again Aug. 11 in congressional do-over
Hale County voters go back to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, in a special primary election for the 7th Congressional District, and the votes many of them cast in that race on May 19 no longer count. The May 19 primary results for U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 were voided. Gov. Kay... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 31, 2026 – Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMA JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 26BES00227 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: K.L.C.. , A MINOR NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN PARENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN On the 30th day of April 2026, came Antwanerie’ Keeonna Sanders, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for K.L.C. And whereas... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY COUNTY OF HALE UNDER §7-9A-604(2) OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA Default having been made under the terms of a loan secured by a security agreement and that certain mortgage executed by McNatt Farms, an Alabama general partnership, on the 19th... Read More
Johnson Memorial hosts discussion panel on final expenses
In January 2027, Johnson Memorial will be serving the Bessemer community for sixty years, and with such a big anniversary coming, they’re not leaving a stone unturned when it comes to sharing knowledgeable information concerning important details many of us overlook. Recently, Howard Johnson, Jr. and staff visited Bessemer’s Kenneth E. Gulley Rec Center to... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES Alaskan cruise – stunning natural beauty and charming coastal towns a dream destination
Seattle Space Needle: Darryl and Kay Barry, Rich and Darlene Britton, Bonnie Frye, Karla Albertus, Eric Hutchison, and Eric Frye. An Alaskan cruise is an unforgettable travel experience, allowing one to see Alaska’s natural beauty. It is, without question, a trip of a lifetime. After all, Alaska is the Last Frontier. The unique Alaskan scenery... Read More
Pipe Shop Community Center benefits from City Council’s Discretionary Funds
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a resolution was on the agenda authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of funds from the Bessemer City Council District Two Discretionary Fund. The request was from Bessemer City Councilman, District Two Chester W. Porter for the Pipe Shop Community Center fundraising campaign. The facility is in... Read More