City of Marion considers policy to restrict access to public records
Mayor presented resolution to council as TSH has numerous unanswered requests The City of Marion has drafted a resolution that would require citizens to explain why they want to see government records, charge $25 an hour for staff time to retrieve them, and give city officials sweeping authority to deny requests they consider improper—provisions that... Read More
Ava Stewart of Helena Selected for University of Alabama Blackburn Institute Class of 2026
TUSCALOOSA, AL (03/09/2026) — Ava Stewart of Helena was recently selected as a member of The University of Alabama Blackburn Institute’s Class of 2026. Students are chosen through a highly competitive process to be part of the Blackburn class. Those selected demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding complex issues facing the state and to working... Read More
Old-fashioned tent revival planned for March 30-April 3
The Bessemer Salvation Army will be hosting an old-fashioned tent revival from March 30 through April 3. The revival, which begins at 6 p.m. each night, will conclude two days before Easter, April 5. The public is invited to attend the tent revival, which will be held at 525 13th Street, North in Bessemer. The... Read More
A Chat with Shane Brinlee, Corps Mission Associate, Bessemer Salvation Army
Shane Brinlee loves to serve. Originally from Oklahoma, he moved to Alabama in 2024 and has worked for the Salvation Army for two years. He currently serves as a Corps Mission Associate at the Bessemer Salvation Army Salvation Station. Shane is passionate about the community—especially helping young people and children—and is excited about the upcoming... Read More
Service and outreach goals of Annual State Meeting, Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution, SAR
ALSSAR State Vice-President Bill and Sandy Carter(above) The Annual State Meeting and Convention of the Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) was held last weekend, March 13–14, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Hoover. Members from the 13 chapters attended the annual meeting and participated in various sessions, meetings, workshops, and the SAR... Read More
Bessemer executes service agreement with Neumo Group, LLC
The Bessemer City Council is committed to ensuring the proper administration and enforcement of municipal business licenses and tax ordinances. Neumo Group, LLC, formerly known as Avenue Insight & Analysis, has presented the City of Bessemer with a proposed service agreement for business license discovery/recovery administration services. The agreement provides for an initial term of... Read More
Gov. Ivey Proclaims March as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Prescribed burning is the best management tool for preventing larger and more frequent outbreaks. Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role fire plays in both the stewardship... Read More
Bessemer business turns “sweet 16”
Mr. Erek Yarbrough, Mrs. Yarbrough and staff smile for the camera (above) Bessemer’s First Class Auto Sales has turned the big 1-6 — sixteen years of serving Jefferson County. With a humble and helpful staff, and even more so a humble owner, First Class ensures a classy and intentional experience for all who enter their... Read More
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure begins hiring for 400 summer seasonal positions
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure has officially launched its annual hiring campaign and is looking to fill approximately 400 seasonal positions ahead of the upcoming summer season. The park is inviting energetic, guest-focused individuals to apply and be part of one of Alabama’s most exciting summer workplaces. Seasonal positions are available across many departments, including... Read More
Bessemer Chamber president reads in the classroom
Chamber President Latasha Williams with students (above) The mission of Read Across America is to motivate children to read as well as to improve their reading skills. Read Across America Week, sponsored by the National Education Association, is celebrated each year during the month of March. Again this year, the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce... Read More