Alabama Power offices, online accounts down through Sept. 7 for system update
Alabama Power business offices are closed and online account access is unavailable through Monday, Sept. 7, while the company completes a system... Read More
A chat with Mona Stephens, fundraising committee, A Heart for the Arts Mayor’s Ball
Diligent in all her work and responsibilities, Mona Stephens of Bessemer is a charming, lovely lady whose excellent organizational skills and assiduous... Read More
Lt. Warren Hughes Named 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
A true gentleman policeman, Lt. Warren Hughes of the Bessemer Police Department was recently named the 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the... Read More
Voter Turnout Low for Bessemer Municipal Election
A small percentage of voters turned out on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for the Bessemer municipal election. Of Bessemer’s 17,547 registered voters, only... Read More
‘A Passion Encouraging Many’
Many’ Janay Weems, child care program director at Bessemer’s Legacy YMCA.(above) Mini high-fives, simple words of encouragement like “You’re going to be... Read More
Sewage seen bubbling from Second Alley North manhole
Just last weekend, this reporter was contacted with news of raw sewage seen bubbling out of a manhole in downtown Bessemer. The... Read More
Southern Academy dove shoot fundraiser set for Sept. 12
The Southern Academy Booster Club will hold its Dove Shoot fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 12, hosted by Alan Hoggle. Lunch will be served... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, theft, prison contraband
Arrests August 24, 2026 Joe Louis Kennedy, 58, of Thomaston, was arrested on three charges of failure to appear. August 25, 2026... Read More
Black Belt Paddle Festival seeks area artists
Sacred Space, Inc. is inviting artists from Hale County and across the Black Belt to take part in the Black Belt Paddle... Read More
Garden Club seeks mums, pumpkins and donations for fall decorating
The Greensboro Garden Club will begin decorating the town for fall on Oct. 1 and is asking for help with mums, pumpkins... Read More