Three charged with arson in January fire that destroyed Judy’s
Three men have been charged with second-degree arson in connection with a January fire at Judy’s Convenience Store, formerly Kwik-Way Grocery, on... Read More
Commission votes to keep jail closed, hire fire safety engineer
Perry County commissioners voted 5–0 at an emergency meeting on Tuesday to keep the county jail closed while they work through a... Read More
Hawthorne Named to Point Park University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
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... Read 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... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Lt. Reese promoted to rank of Bessemer Police Captain
Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael has announced the promotion of Lt. Kenneth Reese to the rank of captain, effective January 24, 2026.... Read More