SNHU announces Spring 2026 President’s List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s... Read More
Mackenzie Pardue of McCalla inducted into UA Mortar Board Honor Society
The University of Alabama honored the achievement of numerous students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 3. As a part of the ceremony, several students were inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society. Local students inducted: Mackenzie Pardue of Mc Calla. Mortar Board, a national honor society for... Read More
11th Annual Maxine Sykes Vocational Education Scholarship awarded
Bessemer, Alabama: Each year since 2015, Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant honors a graduating senior at Bessemer Academy School with the Maxine Sykes Vocational Education Scholarship, presented in memory of first-generation Bob Sykes Bar B Q owner, Maxine Sykes. Congratulations to Mary Alexis Price, the 2026 scholarship recipient, who will be attending Lawson State... Read More
A chat with Rev. Silas Baldwin, funeral home director, Faith Memorial Chapel
Rev. Silas Baldwin has been a funeral home director for 15 years. He started in the business in 2009 at Faith Memorial Chapel, 600 9th Avenue North in Bessemer. A lifelong resident of the Marvel City, Silas is a multifaceted professional who is a member of the Bessemer Historic Society. A 2016 graduate of Miles... Read More
State Capitol lawn prepared for America 250 Alabama Celebration
Rodney Smith, Huntsville’s well-known “Lawn Mower Man,” mowed the State Capitol lawn on Monday, May 18, 2026. The work was completed in preparation for the America 250 Alabama Celebration hosted by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Gov. Ivey greeted Smith, founder of Raising Men and Raising Women Lawn Care Service, at the... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Homecoming Service & Sunday Dinner held at historic Bethlehem United Methodist Church
In the South, a church homecoming is a longstanding church tradition. The tradition originated in the South among Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, First Christians, and other denominations. It has always been a wonderful occasion that brought back inactive church members, honored church history, and remembered departed members of the congregation. The highlight of many homecomings was... Read More
Water line break occurs at U.S. Pipe
At a recent Bessemer City Council meeting, Bessemer City Engineer Daniel Mayfield reported that a water line break had occurred at U.S. Pipe and provided an update to affected Bessemer residents. Mayfield contacted ADEM and spoke with Wayne Holt, the ADEM employee responsible for issuing permits. Holt confirmed that U.S. Pipe currently has an active... Read More
Vestavia Hills teacher selected as 2026 National STEM Scholar
Ten middle school teachers nationwide selected for prestigious program Amy Hollar, a teacher from Liberty Park Middle School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is among ten middle school teachers from eight states selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program — a unique professional development initiative providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)... Read More
West Jefferson Historical Society to receive grant, celebrate ADAH
Friends of the West Jefferson County Historical Society: We have good news! On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2 p.m., the WJCHS will welcome a special guest, Leigh Hulsey, State Representative for District 15, to the Sadler House. Of course, since its pioneer beginning in 1818, guests have been welcome at this historic home. This... Read More
Bessemer Chamber “I Care Citywide CleanUp Initiative” kickoff is May 30
Beautifying the city of Bessemer builds community pride. The city of Bessemer matters. The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bessemer are sponsoring a citywide cleanup initiative on Saturday, May 30. This most important beautification project will start at 9:30 a.m. at Bessemer City Hall. Businesses, civic organizations, churches, sororities, fraternities, residents,... Read More