Williams brings community roots to District 6 council seat
A former member of the Bessemer Coalition for many years under the leadership of the late Mayor Quitman Mitchell Jr., Valerie Williams... Read More
Porter declared elected to council’s District 2 seat
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, with a quorum present, incumbent Councilman Chester W. Porter was declared duly elected... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Devoted couple celebrate 50th anniversary at Grace Life Baptist Church
The Rev. Sam and Dr. Wanda Manning of Bessemer recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The renewal of vows and a reception... Read More
A chat with Louise Tommie, past president, West Jefferson County Historical Society
For years, Louise Ayer Tommie of Bessemer has been an ardent historic preservationist. A native of Greenville, this engaging lady is a... Read More
Chapman elected to school board’s District 5 seat
Omar Chapman, executive director of the Bessemer Public Library, was elected the District 5 member of the Bessemer Board of Education in... Read More
Greater 14th Street Baptist Church continues to feed the needy
Doing the Lord’s work, Greater 14th Street Baptist Church in Bessemer has remained faithful in serving the community. On Saturday, Sept. 26,... Read More
U.S. Steel breaks ground on $475 million Fairfield expansion
U.S. Steel broke ground Monday, Sept. 21, on a $475 million quench and tempering facility at its Fairfield Tubular Operations, the company... Read More
Alexander unseats Gulley; Williams, King, Chapman and Aikerson win in runoff
Louise Alexander defeated Mayor Kenneth Gulley in the Sept. 22 runoff, ending his 16 years in office, and voters settled two City... Read More