Small Farms program on April 18
The Small Farms Research Center at Alabama A&M University will host the Jefferson County Resource Fair: Farming & Agriculture on Saturday, April... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Family matriarch celebrates 88th birthday with family and friends
Eighty-eight wonderful years. A lifetime of special memories. Betty Weeks of McCalla, a sweet and lovely lady, recently celebrated her 88th birthday... Read More
A chat with Aryvia Holmes, head football coach, McAdory High School
A native of Bessemer, Aryvia Holmes, head football coach at McAdory High School, grew up with his large family and extended relatives... Read More
Tuscaloosa council president apologizes after blaming Bessemer, Ensley residents for A-Day chaos
Tuscaloosa City Council President Kip Tyner apologized after a social media post blaming people from Bessemer, Ensley, Lipscomb and other communities for... Read More
Rep. Sewell announces winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made the announcement... Read More
Local band to perform on the Hoover Library Plaza April 23
Old-time music remains as popular today as it was years ago. The Hoover Public Library is sponsoring a musical event, Live on... Read More
“Let No Man Put Asunder” – Bessemer couple tie the knot on Easter weekend
Not only is spring in the air, but love as well. This Easter weekend, the Townsell family celebrated their holy matrimony by... Read More
15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival set for April 25
Bessemer, Alabama – Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival Returns April 25, 2026 The annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival, presented... Read More
Hueytown ‘Alabama Gang’ Driver Nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame
Neil Bonnett is one of the ten modern-era nominees on the NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot. It is Bonnett’s seventh nomination. Named... Read More