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Perry County farmer Charles Holmes has been recognized with one of Alabama agriculture’s top honors. Holmes, owner of Holmestead Farms near Marion,...

Due to chronic health issues, Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway has stepped down after 13 years on the bench.

Pettaway steps down after 13 years as circuit judge, Bryan Jones appointed

28 Feb 2026

Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway Jr., who serves the 4th Judicial Circuit and Dallas County, has stepped down from the bench. Pettaway Jr....

Council hears reports on new magistrate, repairs to GRC roof

28 Feb 2026

Greensboro City Council heard in detail from former Magistrate Marjorie Davis, a 19-year public service veteran, about the training she has been...

Legal Notices Week of Feb 27, 2026 Western Star

27 Feb 2026

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA BESSEMER DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: LANYAA DENISE NELSSON A Child. CASE...

Legal Notices Week of Feb 26, 2026

26 Feb 2026

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Noah...

Anytown Alabama: teen leadership experience open

Anytown Alabama Teen Leadership Summit Who: Your teen — 9th–12th grade students, including May 2026 graduating seniors What: An impactful, life-changing one-week...

History Forgotten: World War II Heroes from Wilcox Co., Bessemer

During the winter of 1944–1945, within Belgium’s Ardennes Forest—better known as the launching pad of the Battle of the Bulge—two war crimes...

Rep. Sewell Secures $9.5 Million in Direct Funding for Local Projects Through Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Process

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured $9,571,000 in direct funding for 14 local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District....

A Marvel City Mardi Gras enjoyed by Silver Boomers, others