Carver Park is site of Special Olympics event April 17
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Bessemer City Council, duly assembled with a quorum present, it was agreed to authorize a... Read More
Jefferson County arts organizations receive more than $500,000 in state council grants
Ten Jefferson County arts organizations will share more than $500,000 in grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts through the... Read More
AlaTrust4U Foundation awards scholarship to Elizabeth Harris of Bessemer
The AlaTrust4U Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Harris of Bessemer has been selected as a 2026 scholarship recipient. Eight scholarships... Read More
USA250-The Chronicle of America
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Old Autauga Historical Society is sponsoring an excellent exhibit of America’s history. Known as USA250... Read More
A chat with Dr. Lamanda Thomas, owner, The Christian Bookstore & More
Dr. Lamanda Thomas of Adamsville opened The Christian Bookstore & More, a religious bookstore, in 2016. Located at 618 19th Street, North... Read More
Pleasant Grove prison employee arrested on drug charges
An Alabama state prison officer has been arrested on drug and contraband charges. Markia Sherie Smith, 27, of Pleasant Grove, is charged... Read More
Therefore, Let Us Be Joyful and Sing to God Alleluia
The greatest and most historic event was when Jesus Christ died on the cross. We celebrate with joy the day of the... Read More
Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic set for April 11
A high school alumni picnic always makes for a fun weekend. It is a wonderful occasion to see former classmates and visit... Read More
Primary election set for May 19; voter registration deadline is May 4
Jefferson County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the Alabama statewide primary election. Key... Read More
Former DHR contract worker indicted in 3-year-old’s hot car death
A former DHR contract worker has been indicted in the 2025 hot car death of a 3-year-old boy in her care. A... Read More