Rev. Douglas Caddell wins Charles A. Long Civic Award
The highlight each year of the annual Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is the announcement of the recipient of the... Read More
Celebrating Black History, Remembering A Man for the People
February 2026 marked the 100th year celebrations of Black History Month. Started by the son of former slaves who felt the role... Read More
Marion Cemetery Association thanks Long for discretionary funds
The Marion Cemetery Association, Inc. is expressing its appreciation to Perry County Commissioner Tony Long for continued financial support of upkeep at... Read More
Cleanup day planned March 7 for Perry Lakes Park
Alabama Audubon and Cahaba River Coalition are hosting a spring clean-up at Perry Lakes Park on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m.... Read More
Donald Edward Terry
Donald Edward Terry, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026, surrounded by family at the age of 77. He was... Read More
Murray Allen Nichols
Murray Allen Nichols, of Sprott, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on... Read More
Black History Month: Local business owner reflects on long career here
Fred Shaw, owner and operator of F & D Shaw Motors, has spent the last 22 years selling vehicles in and around... Read More
Geri Colburn
Geri Colburn, a beloved 74-year-old resident of Centreville, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Bibb County Nursing Home. Graveside services... Read More
Henry Banks
Henry Banks was born on September 5, 1938, to the late Mary Banks and Henry Banks. He confessed his faith at an... Read More
Shelia Phillips James
Shelia Phillips James was born March 9, 1962, and died February 15, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a native of... Read More