Legal Notices Week of Jan 09, 2026 Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR STATE OF ALABAMA JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES000588 ESTATE OF: LORETTA BATES, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON TO: Houston Bates, Donna Burgess, Roger Bates, Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all interested parties; Take notice that... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 08, 2026
Legal Notice Case No. 25-2807 Notice to Creditors of Estate of Russell T. Greene, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of December, 2025, by the Probate Judge of Perry County, Alabama, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 02, 2026 Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR STATE OF ALABAMA JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES000688 ESTATE OF: MICHAEL TROY HOLLIE, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON TO: Rickey Grider, Timothy Hollie, Jr., Kayla Hollie and any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 01, 2026
Legal Notice Case No. 25-2807 Notice to Creditors of Estate of Russell T. Greene, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of December, 2025, by the Probate Judge of Perry County, Alabama, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 25, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE State of AlabamaHale CountyProbate Court Notice This is notice that William Ralph Cothran, Administrator of the Estate of Charles Melvin Cothran, deceased, surviving spouse of Rollanda Rudd Cothran, deceased, has filed a petition for summary distribution under the provisions of Section 43-2-692 of the Code of Alabama of the personal estate of the... Read More
“The Indelible Hook” NHBW Birmingham Chapter celebrates Founder’s Day
Through their advocating efforts for women, families, literacy, domestic peace, and tranquility, the National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. celebrated their Annual Founder’s Day Ceremony this past Saturday. The Birmingham Chapter of the NHBW celebrated this momentous day by honoring their Birmingham chapter president, Mrs. Karimah Fowlkes, and community leaders, Nonhlanhla Jones and Maria Dominique... Read More
Photos with Santa a cherished part of Christmas
Having your picture taken with Santa Claus is an honored, timeless tradition for many families. The Bessemer Police Department sponsored Photos with Santa and the Bessemer Police Chief last Thursday, December 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Gary Carmichael is the Bessemer Police Chief. Chief Carmichael knew the event would allow the department to become... Read More
A chat with Velvet Davis, president, Home Front Housing
Santa’s elf, Velvet Davis of Bessemer, is busy collecting toys, coats, food boxes and other donated items to ensure a happy Christmas for the children of local veterans on Christmas morning. She is president of Home Front Housing for the Green and Blue organization. A native of Bessemer, Velvet retired from Cox Broadcasting Corp. in... Read More
Gov. Ivey awards more than $3.8 million for weatherization assistance
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $3.8 million to help low-income residents reduce their home energy bills through the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants awarded to community action agencies throughout Alabama provide funds for the program, which improves the energy efficiency and safety of homes selected for assistance. Priority is... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Magical, beautiful decorations, and joy abound in Bessemer at Christmas time
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Bessemer. Christmastime has come again. Everyone is in the Christmas spirit. The streets, avenues, and many storefronts in downtown Bessemer are dressed for the Christmas season. All are festive and joyful. Everybody was jolly at the Bessemer Christmas Parade held last Saturday, December 13, in... Read More