Stormwater Program Lunch and Learn set for Feb. 18
The City of Bessemer Stormwater Office will host a Lunch and Learn meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on the First Floor at Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue, North. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 people. Stormwater Specialist... Read More
More Than A Legend: Remembering Deacon Maul
Revered throughout Bessemer and other parts of the vast United States of America as a Gospel music legend, Deacon Auguster Maul, Sr. was remembered this past Saturday. Held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church with entrusted services conducted by Chambers Funeral Home, the memorial services did not emphasize simply a great singer, but a man —... Read More
19 indicted on charges in Bessemer drug trafficking ring
Nineteen defendants have been named in two indictments in a Bessemer drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the federal indictments on Wednesday, February 4, after they were unsealed. First Indictment The following people were charged in the first indictment: Hakim Rashad James, 48, of Birmingham Ranisha Alliya Tolbert, 26, of Bessemer Kelvin... Read More
BAAGG Genealogy Group holds 27th Black History Fair
Youth Group ‘Children’s March’ reenactment “We’d like to welcome all to our 27th Annual Birmingham African-American Genealogy Group, Inc. Black Heritage Fair.” “In February of 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson planned the week long observance of Black History. I don’t believe he would’ve anticipated the imprint he’s left on the world from Negro History Week... Read More
Groundbreaking ceremony held for West Rock Mtn. Nature Preserve
Councilwoman Gaile Randall, Councilman Anthony Wright, Councilman Chuck Hurliman, Mayor Steve Ware, Councilwoman Fran Zinnerman and Councilman Jay Jacks Known as a “Small City with a Big Heart,” Hueytown possesses a strong sense of community and a welcoming spirit. Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware and the members of the Hueytown City Council are excited about Hueytown... Read More
Smith appointed to serve as new Perry Co. Revenue Commissioner
Kynard-Smith took office as Perry County’s new Revenue Commissioner following her appointment by Governor Kay Ivey and a swearing-in ceremony held Monday, February 9. Kynard-Smith’s appointment was formalized in a notice she received from the Governor on February 5. The vacancy was created by the retirement of longtime Revenue Commissioner Christine Jackson, which became effective... Read More
Area students named to Dean’s List for UA 2025 Fall school term
A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs and... Read More
‘Airing of the Quilts’ generated over $700k in revenue for 2025
The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee’s Bend generated more than $700,000 in visitor spending and drew attendees from more than 25 states and several countries to the annual event in rural Wilcox County. Those are key findings from a survey of 182 festivalgoers conducted by Gray Research Solutions and commissioned by the... Read More
Gov. awards $442k toward low-income programs in Perry, Hale Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million in Community Services Block Grants to agencies across Alabama, including funding that supports anti-poverty programs serving both Hale and Perry counties. Funding for West Alabama Region Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc., which serves a 10-county region including Hale County and Perry County, was... Read More
McClenney Named to Director’s List at UA Early College
A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during Fall Semester 2025 at University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. About UA Early College The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high... Read More