Dog shot, killed during Bessemer PD traffic stop
The Bessemer Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer and a dog after a traffic stop on June 21 at approximately 10:22 p.m. near 22nd Street South and Arlington Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama. According to police, an officer stopped a vehicle after it ran a stop sign. While the officer was speaking... Read More
Hueytown Chamber & CityFest Red, White & Boom set for June 27
Wesley Wicks, Carson Rollins, Maggie Raney, Debbie Kiker and Jay Jacks(above) Red, White & Boom is a free patriotic community celebration planned for Saturday, June 27, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hueytown City Park in Hueytown, Alabama. The event is being jointly organized by the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce and Hueytown CityFest in... Read More
Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis
Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis was a woman remembered for her deep Christian faith, devotion to family, and long life of service to her church and community. She was born Patricia Jane Baker and grew up in Akron, Alabama. She later met her husband, Walter B. “Gary” Garyotis, in Birmingham, and they shared 64 years of... Read More
Bobby David Chavis
Bobby David Chavis, age 81, of Moundville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services were held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 p.m. Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville.... Read More
LaBrian Jones
LaBrian Jones Jr., 24, of Greensboro, died Saturday, June 6, 2026. LaBrian was born on May 30, 2002, in Greensboro, Alabama, where he grew up surrounded by love and a deep sense of faith and community. He was a devoted son to Cecilia Douglas and LaBrian Jones Sr. He was a proud and beloved brother... Read More
Clarence Harris
Clarence L. Harris, also known as Hooker, was born to Robert and Ella Harris on August 31, 1945, and departed this life on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. Clarence graduated from Hale County Training School. He later enlisted in... Read More
Curtis J. Green Sr.
Curtis James Green was born on January 26, 1975, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Mrs. Bettie Green. He departed this life on May 25, 2026, at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Green Reid, and his father, Truman Carter Sr. Curtis leaves... Read More
Jessica Hogan
Jessica Nicole Hogan, 35, died on Thursday, June 12, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1991, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa to Linda Jean Hogan and Johnny Ryans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Greensboro Public School in Greensboro. She enjoyed watching television and spending time... Read More
Bessie Jones
Bessie Lee Braxton Jones, 80, died on Saturday, June 14, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Tommie Braxton Sr. and Laura Clemons Braxton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loucelle Smith, Patsy Harper, and Barbara Braxton; and two brothers, James Braxton and Bobby Braxton. She leaves... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for DUI, marijuana, FTA
Arrests 06-19-2026 Justin Deon Powell, 38, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for serving weekends. 06-20-2026 Jamerson Lashun Taylor, 30, of Marion Junction, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. John Ellis Raby Jr., 37, of Faunsdale, was arrested for possession of marijuana second degree. 06-21-2026 Devante James, 30, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for driving... Read More