They faked a medical emergency and she was waiting outside
Five people have been charged in connection with the escape of four inmates from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown early Saturday, including a Selma woman accused of driving to the facility to pick up the men and hiding them in her apartment afterward. Two of the four escapees remain at large: Marquavious... Read More
FHCA will host ‘Paws for a Night with Friends’ June 5
Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host the 3rd Annual Paws for a Night with Friends on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard in Greensboro. The annual event has become a favorite community gathering, bringing together animal lovers from across Hale County for an evening... Read More
Two students from Hale named to MMI’s President’s List for Spring 2026 term
Marion Military Institute (MMI) has recognized two Hale County students for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. Alexandra Gray of Moundville, a graduate of Hale County High School, was named to the President’s List for earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Gray also earned her Associate’s degree from MMI on May 8,... Read More
Patriotic Music Extravaganza set for Flag Day at Opera House
The Greensboro Opera House will host a Patriotic Music Extravaganza on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as part of Greensboro Celebrates America 250, a series of local events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Eight professional instrumentalists will perform patriotic music spanning the decades, featuring piano, flute, piccolo, fiddle, trumpet, trombone, and drums. A community... Read More
Garden Club lauds Williams with June ‘Yard of the Month’ award
ABOVE: Ollie Williams, Greensboro Garden Club’s ‘Yard of the Month’ honoree for June. The Greensboro Garden Club is pleased to recognize Ollie Williams of Eric Street as the June Yard of the Month recipient. Williams has lived in her home for 39 years and has created a beautiful outdoor space filled with plants both in... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 05, 2026 – WesternStar
LEGAL NOTICE The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year. The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 04, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for HVAC Replacement for Perry County Schools, 23-268, for Perry County Schools, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons... Read More
City enters into agreement with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
The Bessemer City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the City of Bessemer to enter into an agreement with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, Inc. (NAHP). This agreement will assist in carrying out the city’s Emergency Housing Grant Program. The approval of this resolution is an investment in neighborhoods throughout the City of Bessemer. The Housing... Read More
First Christian Church-Birmingham is site of Voices of Storytelling
Storytelling is a means of communication and education. Whether short or long, people love storytelling. The Voices of Storytelling program will be hosted by First Christian Church-Birmingham on Sunday, May 31, starting at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 4954 Valleydale Road in Birmingham. The program is being organized by Jim Langley and members... Read More
Bessemer Library celebrates Grand Reopening in style
For several months, due to an unfortunate event, the Bessemer Public Library has been on hiatus, but the month of May has found it back in full blast. After much work and needed attention to the interior of the edifice, Bessemer residents can now return to their usual place of literal community accommodation. Recently, the... Read More