Sydney Morris earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Sydney Morris of Kimberly was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Morris, a freshman... Read More
Jackson Stanford earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Jackson Stanford of Gardendale was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Stanford, a freshman... Read More
School Board, Dist. 5 incumbent Margie Varner seeks re-election
Margie Varner has been the Bessemer School Board, Dist. 5 representative since 2022. She believes that education is the heartbeat of every... Read More
Bessemer Chamber’s 35th Annual An Evening of Honor is August 13
Enjoy the music of a live band with a cocktail as you mingle at the Bessemer Civic Center wearing your denim and... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Birmingham SAR hosts American Revolution Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony
A grave marking service is a significant and solemn occasion. Several weeks ago, the Birmingham Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, SAR... Read More
Councilwoman Donna Thigpen, District 4, running for re-election
Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen, District 4, believes that her experience, proven record of service and commitment to District 4 make her... Read More
A chat with Traci Ware, First Lady, City of Hueytown
Traci Ware, wife of Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware, is his better half. They have been married for 37 years. She is committed... Read More
Lawson State College Cougar Fest is August 8
Lawson State Community College serves more than 3,500 students annually. The annual Cougar Fest, sponsored by Lawson State College, will take place... Read More
A chat with Cortez Darris, Jr., master fabricator, Limitless Kustoms
Born in Chicago, Cortez Darris, Jr. moved to Bessemer with his family in 1995. As a child, he would follow his dad... Read More
Bessemer adopts 2026 Floodplain Ordinance
To minimize the threat to life and property due to flooding, the Bessemer City Council agrees that it is essential to adopt... Read More