May 17, 2026

The Jefferson County Farm-City Committee was honored for the Best Farm-City Dinner for larger population counties during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon...

Patrol Officer Robinson promoted to Environmental Officer

Officer Derrick Robinson went from driving tractor-trailers for 21 years to today driving a police car for nearly four years. The Bessemer...

Bessemer Police Officer Bolden promoted to Sgt.

Bessemer Police Sgt. Tommie Bolden has been with the Bessemer Police Department since 2017. Bolden was hired as a correctional officer for...

A chat with Carol Rodriguez, owner, Carol’s Embroidery

Embroidery is beautiful. Carol’s Embroidery opened in Hueytown in June of 2025 by Carol Rodriguez. A Fairfield native, Carol’s business is located...

SOUTHERN STYLES: Birmingham Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, SAR, hosts Youth Awards Luncheon Program

The mission of the Birmingham Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is to honor our American Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by...

Storm Water Dept. addresses pollution in Valley Creek watershed

The City of Bessemer Storm Water Management Department presented a Lunch & Learn program last Thursday, May 7. The informative session was...

“Gifts In More Ways Than One”: Davis receives UA law degree during graduation season

“Today has been one of the most exciting days of my life. For three years we’ve prepared for this day, and it’s...

Cortez Darris, Sr. with his 1930 Model A Ford

Limitless Kustoms 8th Annual Car & Bike Show is May 16

Cortez Darris, Sr. of Bessemer is a community minded person. He has for years hosted with his son Cortez Darris, Jr. an...

Service League awards scholarships to local seniors