Stormwater Program Lunch and Learn set for Feb. 18
The City of Bessemer Stormwater Office will host a Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The meeting starts at... Read More
More Than A Legend: Remembering Deacon Maul
Revered throughout Bessemer and other parts of the vast United States of America as a Gospel music legend, Deacon Auguster Maul, Sr.... Read More
19 indicted on charges in Bessemer drug trafficking ring
Nineteen defendants have been named in two indictments in a Bessemer drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the federal... Read More
BAAGG Genealogy Group holds 27th Black History Fair
Youth Group ‘Children’s March’ reenactment “We’d like to welcome all to our 27th Annual Birmingham African-American Genealogy Group, Inc. Black Heritage Fair.”... Read More
Groundbreaking ceremony held for West Rock Mtn. Nature Preserve
Councilwoman Gaile Randall, Councilman Anthony Wright, Councilman Chuck Hurliman, Mayor Steve Ware, Councilwoman Fran Zinnerman and Councilman Jay Jacks Known as a... Read More
Smith appointed to serve as new Perry Co. Revenue Commissioner
Kynard-Smith took office as Perry County’s new Revenue Commissioner following her appointment by Governor Kay Ivey and a swearing-in ceremony held Monday,... Read More
Area students named to Dean’s List for UA 2025 Fall school term
A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with... Read More
‘Airing of the Quilts’ generated over $700k in revenue for 2025
The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee’s Bend generated more than $700,000 in visitor spending and drew attendees from more... Read More
Gov. awards $442k toward low-income programs in Perry, Hale Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million in Community Services Block Grants to agencies across Alabama, including funding that... Read More
McClenney Named to Director’s List at UA Early College
A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during Fall Semester 2025 at University of Alabama were named to the... Read More