Heath Clary Named Catfish Division Winner in Statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family Contest
Heath Clary of Hale County was named the Catfish Division winner in the statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest organized by... Read More
Lions Club donates $5k to help with Hale County Hospital renovation project
The Hale County Lions Club has generously donated $5,000 to support the development of a new Emergency Department at Hale County Hospital... Read More
Water storage tank maintenance agreements executed by Bessemer
The City of Bessemer owns and operates multiple water storage tanks that are part of its public water system. The Alabama Department... Read More
Remembering Davey Allison
By Brian Clements This journalist still remembers the day Davey Allison died. It was a typically hot summer day in July 1993,... Read More
Emma Lawley named to UM President’s List
A University’s President’s List honors students for academic achievement. Emma Lawley of McCalla has recently earned a place on the University of... Read More
“Beyond the Thoughts of Candy” Abrams Elem. hosts Valentine’s Ball
This past week, J.S. Abrams Elementary School held their Valentine’s Sneaker Ball Dinner, which concluded with the crowning of various winners representing... Read More
Maggie Moore crowned Miss Bessemer Academy 2026
The gym at Bessemer Academy was recently filled with excitement. The Miss Bessemer Academy 2026 pageant was being held. The student body,... Read More
Rev. Douglas Caddell wins Charles A. Long Civic Award
The highlight each year of the annual Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is the announcement of the recipient of the... Read More
Celebrating Black History, Remembering A Man for the People
February 2026 marked the 100th year celebrations of Black History Month. Started by the son of former slaves who felt the role... Read More