Bessemer District 7 hosts Backpack Giveaway
This past Saturday, Councilman Cleo King saw to it our school kids were given considerate and thoughtful acknowledgements through the annual Backpack... Read More
“A Forum For Complete Understanding”: Bessemer Municipal Elections Candidates’ Forum set for August 15
In cooperation with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Beta Psi Omega Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, The League... Read More
Meet Project Horseshoe Farm’s 2026-27 fellows
Project Horseshoe Farm has welcomed its new class of fellows for the 2026-27 year. The eight fellows will spend the year serving... Read More
Annual District 7 Congressional job fair will be held in Selma today, August 6
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will host her 15th annual Congressional Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 6, in Selma, bringing employers from across... Read More
UPD increasing personnel and equipment, applies for grant to fund new building
Uniontown Police Department says it is entering a new era of growth by hiring more officers and investing in equipment, facilities, and... Read More
Clara Ree Williams
Clara Ree Williams, 92, died Tuesday, July 14. She was born July 11, 1934. A public viewing was held Friday, July 24,... Read More
Wayne McKenzie
Wayne McKenzie passed away August 1, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born January 16, 1956 to the late Kenneth... Read More
Selma man charged in church, home break-ins
An 18-year-old Selma man is facing seven charges, four of them felonies, after a string of break-ins in Marion last week at... Read More
Two charged in Heiberger Grocery break-in July 27
Two Jefferson County residents are charged with breaking into Heiberger Grocery on Highway 5 early on the morning of Monday, July 27.... Read More
Clear backpacks will be required in Perry County schools for 2026-2027 school year
Students in the Perry County School District will be required to carry clear backpacks when classes resume for the 2026-2027 school year... Read More