In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Old Autauga Historical Society is sponsoring an excellent exhibit of America’s history. Known as USA250 – The Chronicle of America, it opens on April 9–11, 2026, in Prattville, Alabama. The exhibit will be held at the Doster Center, 424 South Northington Street. The event is free, and the... Read More

Dr. Lamanda Thomas of Adamsville opened The Christian Bookstore & More, a religious bookstore, in 2016. Located at 618 19th Street, North in downtown Bessemer, the store sells Bibles, books, communion sets, lap scarves, prayer shawls, fragrance oils, jewelry, and much more. A native of Daleville, Alabama, Dr. Thomas earned a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology... Read More

An Alabama state prison officer has been arrested on drug and contraband charges. Markia Sherie Smith, 27, of Pleasant Grove, is charged with possession of marijuana and first-degree promoting prison contraband. Smith worked at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in western Jefferson County. According to Alabama Department of Corrections officials, prison narcotics agents pursued an investigation... Read More

The greatest and most historic event was when Jesus Christ died on the cross. We celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection. “Welcome happy morning! Age to age shall say.” Easter Day was glorious and memorable. May we abide in His presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory. May we also... Read More

A high school alumni picnic always makes for a fun weekend. It is a wonderful occasion to see former classmates and visit with favorite schoolteachers. The annual Hueytown High School Alumni Picnic will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hueytown City Park on Forest Road will be the... Read More

Jefferson County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the Alabama statewide primary election. Key local races include sheriff, all five county commission seats, tax assessor, tax collector, and the Board of Education, appearing alongside state and federal contests. Registration Deadlines The deadline to register to vote in... Read More

A former DHR contract worker has been indicted in the 2025 hot car death of a 3-year-old boy in her care. A Jefferson County grand jury issued the indictment against Kela Stanford in February, which was made public Wednesday, March 25. Kettorius “KJ” Starkes, Jr., 3, died July 22, 2025, while under the care of... Read More

Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.), have been charged in federal court with kidnapping and robbing music industry figures, including Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane, at a Dallas recording studio, the Department of Justice said Thursday, April 2. Of the nine defendants, eight were arrested this week in... Read More