Hwy. 150 crash kills Bessemer man
Slow down and use caution when ice is on the road. It saves lives! A Bessemer man was killed last Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in a morning crash resulting from hitting a patch of ice in the 1500 Block of Highway 150. He was driving an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer when he lost control of the commercial... Read More
Heris property program at Newbern Library on February 11
The Newbern Public Library will host a “Heirs Property Community Education” program on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 7840 Highway 61 in Newbern. The session will be led by an attorney with Legal Services Alabama and will focus on helping residents understand heirs’ property and how to protect family... Read More
Applications open now for Sewell’s 2026 District 7 internship
The Washington D.C. and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for summer 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the summer working closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications,... Read More
Roberts, Black Belt artist, will have solo show at Kentuck gallery tonight, Feb. 5
Today, Thursday, Feb. 5, the Teer Gallery at Kentuck Art Center in Northport will host the opening of “The Auguries of the Planter.” Comprised of ten works by Perry County–based textile artist Casey Roberts, the show’s theme centers on the cosmic connections present in agrarian communities for generations. This show also serves as an ode... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Remember last week how I said, “Maybe I love peanut butter more than I should?” Well, I gave up the ghost on Sunday after church and baked some peanut butter cookies. Now, you might be familiar with the Magic Peanut Butter Cookie—so-called because it comes together with only three ingredients: sugar, eggs, and (of course)... Read More
Bessemer City Councilman Porter hosts meeting on human trafficking
Protecting the general welfare of the citizens of the City of Bessemer is a priority, and a community meeting on human trafficking serves a valid and important purpose. Recently, Bessemer City Councilman Chester W. Porter, Dist. 2, scheduled a community meeting focused on human trafficking awareness. The event was held at the Kenneth Gulley Recreation... Read More
Remembering yesterday for tomorrow: Bessemer’s G.W . Carver School gets historical marker
Dr. Fears poses before Carver School “As the great Dr. King said, ‘Education is the Equalizer,’ and there’s no future without Education,” is what Dr. Fears told us recently regarding the commemorative monument dedicated to Carver High (Elementary, Middle) School. George W. Carver High School Alumni and Alumni Project Chairman, Dr. Gordon R. Fears, along... Read More
Hueytown Chamber Service Scholarship Program now underway
Hueytown is committed to building a good future for their young people. The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce is also dedicated to Hueytown’s future. The chamber’s Service Scholarship Program is now underway. The program is designed to support deserving high school students in the community. To be eligible, the high school senior must be an... Read More
Bessemer School Board suspended
What/who is the problem at the Bessemer School Board? To begin with, the Bessemer City Schools Board of Education has been under the authority of the State of Alabama Department of Education since August 2024. Last Thursday, January 29, 2026, it was reported that the Bessemer School Board had been suspended by the Alabama State... Read More
Marion Police Dept. weekly report log
Incidents Jan. 25: Assault and criminal trespass were reported on Fikes Perry Road. Jan. 26: Criminal trespass was reported on Lafayette Street. Jan. 26: A runaway was reported and safely returned. Jan. 27: An alarm call was reported at Marion Manor. Jan. 27: A report of theft of property, second degree (firearm) was taken on... Read More