Below is the same content, fully intact, reformatted into structured paragraphs with bold and italics used selectively for emphasis and readability. No wording has been changed—only layout and emphasis. The year 2025 will be remembered as a transformative period for Alabama’s outdoor landscape. Together with our partners, we worked tirelessly to elevate our state’s trails... Read More

Dean’s List JACKSONVILLE, AL (01/05/2026) — More than 1,400 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Fall 2025. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5–3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.... Read More

During its upcoming New City Application Workshops, taking place in Birmingham, Enterprise, and Athens this month, Main Street Alabama will provide an explanation of services and expectations for the Main Street application process to help prepare communities interested in program designation. Main Street is an economic development tool that enhances a community’s tax base, fosters... Read More

The Office of Governor Kay Ivey announced on December 29 the awarding of $2.7 million to aid in the fight against homelessness. This official act will help those without a home or at risk of becoming homeless. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will administer the grants from funds made available by... Read More

The December meeting of the Hoover Service Club will long be a heartwarming Christmas memory—one that will be treasured for a lifetime. The joy and goodwill of the season was extended and shared by the ladies who lunch. The members and their guests arrived early at the Hoover Country Club for the general meeting, followed... Read More

Reverend Noah Rocker of Bessemer has been minister of Fountain of Life Church since 2019. The church is located in the former Bessemer High School building on Second Avenue, North, in historic downtown Bessemer. A good, solid, decent man of God, Rev. Noah believes that God’s love for people should be expressed through the church.... Read More

At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, it was approved to enter into a professional services agreement between the City of Bessemer and EEFS Company, P.C. Professional engineering, environmental, architectural, geotechnical, civil design, bid procurement, and construction administration services are required in order for the City of Bessemer to construct a storage building... Read More