Governor Ivey announces approval of final BEAD broadband proposal, awards $460 million to expand access to high-speed internet
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that the state’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which will provide high-speed internet service for all remaining eligible locations in Alabama, has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). With approval, Governor Ivey today awarded grants totaling nearly $460 million to... Read More
Johanna Klein Findley celebrates 90th birthday with family, friends
The family of Johanna Klein Findley, born March 2, 1936, surprised her with a 90th birthday celebration. Sons Michael and Harry, and 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren along with a multitude of family and friends were in attendance.
Outdoor Alabama Weekly: Chronic Wasting Disease cases remain localized in northwest Alabama
Top: Olivia Sciandra retrieves lymph nodes during one of the mandatory weekends in the CWD Management Zone in northwest Alabama. The results of CWD (chronic wasting disease) monitoring from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division include nine whitetail deer that tested positive in the 2025-2026 season. The... Read More
Hueytown Chamber’s Third Annual Women in Business Luncheon an inspiring affair
There was no blarney at the Third Annual Women in Business Luncheon held on Tuesday, March 17, in Hueytown. The event, hosted by the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce, was focused on inspiring, uplifting and celebrating women in business. Lisa Kriegel is president of the Hueytown Chamber. The sold-out event was held in the Fireside... Read More
Bessemer adopts updated Public Records Request Policy
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, uniform procedures for the release of public information were addressed and approved. The Alabama law governing these procedures has been updated since 2006, ensuring that citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records subject to Alabama law. Bessemer City Clerk Wanda Taylor notified the... Read More
AAHS places 2nd in U.S. Drone Soccer Association event
The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation School (AAHS) of Bessemer recently took second place in the United States Drone Soccer Association competition. The day-long event, hosted by the Birmingham Southern Museum of Flight, saw several schools participate from as far as Tennessee and Georgia. The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation School were the defending 2025 champions but... Read More
Bessemer family remembers father one year after tragic death
A Bessemer family gathered Wednesday the 18th to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of a beloved son, father, and friend. One year after the death of Terence Bernard Summers, Jr., known to loved ones as Terry, the pain is still fresh; however, the family is also seeking accountability. Summers, a well-known and liked... Read More
A Deed of Consideration: 2026 Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway held
Ms. Hill smiles with male students who received prom suits.(above) 2026 marks the 10th Annual Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway in the city of Birmingham. In alignment with Birmingham Promise, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Boutwell Auditorium’s supporting staff, Ms. Chrysanthenia Hill shared, “This was the most successful Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway we’ve had thus... Read More
Bessemer Salvation Station Easter Celebration is April 4
Easter Sunday weekend is always a glorious time for families and friends as they celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bessemer Salvation Army Salvation Station will host an Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. This family-friendly, fun event will be held at the Salvation Army... Read More
Birmingham man convicted of manslaughter in bizarre 2020 killing on I-20/59 near Hueytown
A Birmingham man who claimed at the time that he had “killed a white lady,” and that “Trump made me do it,” has been convicted of a lesser charge in the beating death of a truck driver on Interstate 20-59. Charles Levester Gipson, 44, was charged with murder in the August 19, 2020 killing of... Read More