Legal Notices Week of Apr 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 26-0015 Estate of Floyd Thomas Collins, Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate... Read More
Jefferson Co. household hazardous waste drop-off set for April 25
Jefferson County will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at three locations across the county. Residents can bring household hazardous waste, electronics, televisions, and documents for paper shredding. Digital data on electronics will be securely destroyed during the recycling process at no additional cost. The... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Food and fellowship served at Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic
Former alumni from near and far arrived for another unforgettable reunion. The Hueytown City Park was the site for the annual Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic. This wonderful event was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Planning the fun event were Teri Anders and members of the Hueytown High School Alumni Association. The members of... Read More
Alabama Work Zone Safety Act is now law
Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 341, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The bill was sponsored by Senator Josh Carnley and Representative Mike Kirkland. It establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic speed enforcement system within an interstate highway work zone. Gov.... Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 25
This will be a grand opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items. If these items are not disposed of correctly, they can create a risk for the homeowner. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, April 25, in Bessemer. The collection site will be the City of Bessemer Public Works... Read More
Despite the odds: Bryce’s story
Mr. M. Jackson, Bryce & Mrs. M. Jackson(above) April 2nd marked World Autism Awareness Day, yet we know many things are beyond the limits of one day. For the Jackson family, they’ve dealt with autism yearly, yet what seemed like a negative has birthed into a world of positivity and beautiful hopes towards an even... Read More
Bulls Const. awarded contract for Bessemer streetscape improvements
This project is Phase III of the ongoing Downtown Streetscape Project started in 2021. The city solicited sealed bids for ALDOT Project No. TAPAA-TA545(915), EES Job No. 2688-24. The streetscape improvements are planned along 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues, North, from 19th to 20th Street, North. The benefit of the project is to upgrade sidewalks,... Read More
Teenager killed in Bessemer house collapse over the weekend
A 17-year-old has died after a house collapse on Saturday afternoon, April 18, in Bessemer. Fire department crews were called to a house in the 300 block of Black Avenue around 3 p.m. The teen was pulled from the debris and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Bessemer Fire Chief Kendrick Hughley. The Jefferson... Read More
Blue Envelope Program is underway in Hoover
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. The Hoover Police Department is committed to serving and supporting the citizens of Hoover, as well as visitors. In partnership with The Arc of Shelby County, the department has launched the Blue Envelope Program during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Chief Clay Morris, Hoover Police Department Chief, is... Read More
Hoover Historical Society Annual Open House set for April 26
The historic Hale-Joseph House in Hoover will be the site for the Hoover Historical Society’s Annual Open House on Sunday, April 26. The house is located at 2136 Bluff Road, where the Open House will start at 2 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. Debbie Burtnett, president of the Hoover Historical Society, will host the... Read More