Council honors Cook, considers bids on sewer repair, painting work
Greensboro City Council recognized the dedicated service of recently retired longtime City Clerk Lorrie Cook at their July 28 meeting. Clerk Walker read from a statement that said, in part, “Your commitment and professionalism have made a lasting impact for 29 years.” “Thank you all so much,” Cook said. “I have enjoyed working with the... Read More
Hale Co. votes again Aug. 11 in congressional do-over
Hale County voters go back to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, in a special primary election for the 7th Congressional District, and the votes many of them cast in that race on May 19 no longer count. The May 19 primary results for U.S. House Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7 were voided. Gov. Kay... Read More
8th Annual Back to School Bash is August 1 at Fountain of Life Church
We are getting closer to another school year. Back-to-school shopping is underway. Bessemer City Councilman Jarvis Collier, District 1, is committed to helping young people as they prepare for the new school year. The 8th Annual Back-to-School Bash, sponsored by Councilman Collier and the Fountain of Life Church, will take place on Saturday, August 1,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 31, 2026 – Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR STATE OF ALABAMA JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 26BES00227 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: K.L.C.. , A MINOR NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN PARENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN On the 30th day of April 2026, came Antwanerie’ Keeonna Sanders, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for K.L.C. And whereas... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY COUNTY OF HALE UNDER §7-9A-604(2) OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA Default having been made under the terms of a loan secured by a security agreement and that certain mortgage executed by McNatt Farms, an Alabama general partnership, on the 19th... Read More
Johnson Memorial hosts discussion panel on final expenses
In January 2027, Johnson Memorial will be serving the Bessemer community for sixty years, and with such a big anniversary coming, they’re not leaving a stone unturned when it comes to sharing knowledgeable information concerning important details many of us overlook. Recently, Howard Johnson, Jr. and staff visited Bessemer’s Kenneth E. Gulley Rec Center to... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES Alaskan cruise – stunning natural beauty and charming coastal towns a dream destination
Seattle Space Needle: Darryl and Kay Barry, Rich and Darlene Britton, Bonnie Frye, Karla Albertus, Eric Hutchison, and Eric Frye. An Alaskan cruise is an unforgettable travel experience, allowing one to see Alaska’s natural beauty. It is, without question, a trip of a lifetime. After all, Alaska is the Last Frontier. The unique Alaskan scenery... Read More
Pipe Shop Community Center benefits from City Council’s Discretionary Funds
At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, a resolution was on the agenda authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of funds from the Bessemer City Council District Two Discretionary Fund. The request was from Bessemer City Councilman, District Two Chester W. Porter for the Pipe Shop Community Center fundraising campaign. The facility is in... Read More
A chat with Walter E. Henley, heritage partner, McAdory House
A student of history, Walter E. Henley of Vestavia Hills is passionate about the history of Jefferson County and Alabama and, in particular, the McAdory, Owen and Sadler families as early settlers of the Alabama Territory. Their historic plantation houses are located along Eastern Valley Road in Bessemer and McCalla (Jefferson County) and are owned... Read More
AARP Central Birmingham Chapter 4668 Health Fair is Aug. 18
Stronger Health. Stronger Community. The AARP invites one and all to join them for a day of health, wellness, education and resources. AARP Central Birmingham Chapter 4668 will sponsor a Health Fair on Tuesday, August 18, at the Bill Harris Arena at the Crossplex, 2340 CrossPlex Blvd in Birmingham. The event, open to the public,... Read More