A Center Point man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison, more than 19 years, for a 2025 kidnapping that ended with his arrest in Bessemer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama said Oct. 5. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced Amarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, who pleaded guilty in... Read More

The Salvation Army is an international organization dedicated to meeting human needs through a broad range of social services. Recently, the Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham hosted a meet-and-greet to welcome to the Birmingham Area Command the new officers, Majs. Doug and Storm McClure. The reception was held at the Salvation Army Center of Hope... Read More

The Bessemer City Council understands its responsibility in providing a safe and secure workplace for municipal employees, elected officials, visitors and the public. Also, the city of Bessemer owns and operates numerous public facilities, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure requiring protection from theft, vandalism, violence, misconduct and unauthorized access. The use of video and audio surveillance... Read More

The J.S. Abrams Alumni ended the summer with their annual class day celebrations on the grounds of what was Jackson Solomon Abrams High School, now J.S. Abrams Elementary. The setting was like a family reunion and a picnic, with classes under tents barbecuing, dancing, laughing and enjoying the day. Representatives of the oldest class, 1966,... Read More

The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Witches Ride of Hueytown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, an hour before its annual It’s Fall Y’all Fest at Hueytown City Park. The ride begins in the Food Giant parking lot across from the library and follows Hueytown Road to the park, with the witches... Read More

At a recent meeting of the West Jefferson County Historical Society held at the historic Owen House, the organization set the date Sunday, December 6, for the Christmas Heritage Tour of Pioneer Homes. The Christmas tour will quickly get you in the Christmas Spirit. The Owen House, owned and operated by the Historical Society, is... Read More

Seven students from the Bessemer area have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University president’s list for the summer term, and four to the dean’s list. The term ran from May to August. On the president’s list, for grade-point averages of 3.7 or higher, are Jared French of McCalla; DCarla Holmes, Carmen Dunnigan, Tamiah... Read More