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PITTSBURGH, PA (01/22/2026) — Kennedy Hawthorne, of Pelham, was named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Hawthorne was among more...

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Cumberland School of Law...

League’s Shopping Spree Giveaway Benefits Deserving Family

The Christmas season was made brighter for a deserving family thanks to the Bessemer Service League. During the hustle and bustle of...

SOUTHERN STYLES: St. Andrew’s Society of the Middle South celebrates Scottish heritage at annual banquet

The men of the St. Andrew’s Society don’t need an excuse to toast auld Scotland.Ceud Mile Fuilte! Dripping with pomp and ceremony,...

Bryonda Collins appointed to Bessemer Public Library Board

According to the Code of Alabama (1975), the Bessemer City Council has the authority to appoint members of the Bessemer Public Library...

Former Western Star Women’s/ Social Editor dies

A fixture in Bessemer’s once thriving social scene for over 35 years, former Western Star Women’s Editor and Social Editor Gaynell Morrow...

Lt. Reese promoted to rank of Bessemer Police Captain

02 Feb 2026

Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael has announced the promotion of Lt. Kenneth Reese to the rank of captain, effective January 24, 2026....

Silver Boomers perform “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” song with African inspired instrumentation.(above)

MLK Jr. Day celebrated Remembering one who was for all

02 Feb 2026