Cooking in the Black Belt
You know how I was complaining that I hadn’t been able to cook properly for a while? Well, now I’ve nailed my... Read More
HCSD seeks Johnson as one of Hale County’s Most Wanted
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Austin Johnson, who is wanted on charges of domestic... Read More
Hale voters will consider amendments, offices at local and state levels in primary elections Tuesday, May 19
Hale County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the Alabama statewide primary election, with contested local races for... Read More
Reception to mark opening of ‘Black Belt Baroque’ Sunday at G’boro Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host the opening reception for “Black Belt Baroque,” a new exhibition of works by Greensboro artist Ian... Read More
Congressional primary split: Upcoming vote in four districts voided as redistricting reshapes Ala. elections
Alabama voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the state’s primary election, but a whirlwind of legal action and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 15, 2026-Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2025-227... Read More
A chat with Sgt. Rishea Murry, Crime Prevention Unit, Bessemer Police Dept.
A native of Birmingham, Sgt. Rishea Murry of the Bessemer Police Department Crime Prevention Unit has been with the department for nearly... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Bessemer retirement party honors Mona Stephens’ 23 years of dedicated service
With a cheerful heart and a beautiful soul, Mona Stephens of Bessemer has always enjoyed life, bringing joy and love to those... Read More