Alabama leads multi-state letter in support of USPS proposed rule to secure mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a comment letter last week on behalf of 13 states in support of the U.S. Postal... Read More
Area residents receive degree from Washington and Lee University
The following local residents received a degree from Washington and Lee University on May 28. Commencement ceremonies for 454 Washington and Lee... Read More
“Limitless Futuristic Endeavors” Recent graduate of Bessemer’s Aerospace and Aviation High School looks to the future
Last year Bessemer’s Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School celebrated their first graduation ceremony for their first graduating class, and this year... Read More
University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 graduates
More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College... Read More
A chat with Alan Brooks, music director, Hueytown United Methodist Church
A very pleasant, friendly gentleman, Alan Brooks of McCalla simply loves music. Music has had a profound influence on him all of... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Plantation Manor 4th of July BBQ, Music and Fireworks Display Star-Spangled
The 4th of July holiday and America’s 250th anniversary of independence were celebrated with great fun and fireworks at Plantation Manor Retirement... Read More
Gillespie Construction Co. awarded bid for 19th Street bridge repairs
The City of Bessemer received sealed public bids for the 19th Street Bridge Repair Project. All the bids received exceeded the city’s... Read More
Gov. Ivey appoints four additional Public Service Commissioners
Gov. Kay Ivey, based on a new law designed to give the people of Alabama broader representation on the Public Service Commission,... Read More
Residents enjoy Summerfest 2026
Jay Johnson, MeMe Jackson and Bessemer School Board candidate Geortez Jackson share smiles(above) Gearing up for the holiday season and summer itself,... Read More