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 Service’s proposed rule strengthening mailing standards for the transmission of mail-in ballots for federal elections. As argued in the letter, states have full constitutional authority and total control of ballots until they are... 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 seniors were held on the university’s historic Front Lawn. Aden Andru Boyd of Bessemer, Ala., received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Boyd majored in Earth and Environmental Geoscience. Faith Hana Chang of Hoover,... 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 they celebrated their second commencement. This time, however, it was for the first class to attend there all four years. This milestone is one that should be remembered just as much as the... 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 of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Mia Ujueta, of Bessemer, AL, is one of the May 2026... 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 his life. Alan has been music director at Hueytown Methodist Church since January of 2025. He is the former music director at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in McCalla, having served for 22... 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 Community in McCalla. The fun-filled, patriotic event occurred last Friday, July 3. Flags and buntings decorated the rooms and the buildings. Planning the celebratory activities were Activity Director Shon Harris and assistants Amber... 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 established budget limits and available funds allocated for the project. Gillespie Construction Company was the only company to present a proposal within budget. Gillespie’s negotiated lowest bid amount was in the amount of... 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, recently appointed four additional Public Service commissioners. The newly appointed commissioners are General Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr. They will begin their service on January 18, 2027.... 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, recently many local businesses and business owners treated citizens of Bessemer. The second annual Bessemer Summerfest featured many such as Ms. Michelle Jackson and her famous Memonade (a delectable twist on traditional lemonade),... Read More
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held for West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve
Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware with Hueytown citizenry celebrating Nature Preserve opening The city of Hueytown has officially opened the West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve. Following over a year of preparation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 20. The nature preserve is located at 250 Dee Hendrix Road. Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware cut the ribbon... Read More