Nine Hale County students on UA summer honor lists
Six local students were named to The University of Alabama’s dean’s and president’s lists for the summer 2026 semester, and three high... Read More
Gulley Rec Center marks 10 years with a block party
Bessemer’s city leaders and workers celebrated 10 years of serving residents at the Kenneth E. Gulley Rec Center last week. Held in... Read More
Thigpen wins fifth term in District 4
Bessemer City Councilwoman Donna Thigpen won re-election in District 4 in the Aug. 25 municipal election, defeating challenger Rhonda Brantley 283 votes... Read More
Stephens seeks re-election to county commission Nov. 3
Jefferson County Commissioner Jimmie Stephens of Bessemer is seeking re-election to the District 3 seat in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3.... Read More
Lawson State hosts Recovery Is Here event Sept. 28
Lawson State Community College will host Recovery Is Here 2026: The Truth About Recovery at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in the... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Judson College alumnae attend annual J-Day and Rose Sunday celebration
Once a prestigious school, Judson College in Marion was a private women’s college affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention. The college was... Read More
A chat with Michael Preston Rice, P.E., civil engineer, EEFS Company
Michael Preston Rice has always had an interest in building. A native of Corner, he graduated from Auburn University in May 2009... Read More
Bessemer orders two Pierce pumper trucks for fire department
The Bessemer City Council has approved the purchase of two Pierce Enforcer pumper trucks for the Bessemer Fire Department, finding the purchase... Read More
Remembering George ‘Kilroy’ Franklin, a gospel voice from Bessemer
George “Kilroy” Franklin was a fixture in the gospel sound that made a joyful noise throughout Bessemer and beyond, and Bessemer residents... Read More
Judge dismisses Bethel’s residency suit against Gulley
A Jefferson County circuit judge dismissed Darral Bethel’s suit challenging Mayor Kenneth Gulley’s residency on Sept. 16, six days before the mayoral... Read More