November 2025

Bessemer’s own Bistro on 19th continues to prove that it is far more than a restaurant — it’s a hub for community connection, service, and meaningful engagement. Over the past week, Bistro on 19th hosted two major community-centered events that […]

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 the Bessemer Civic Center was filled wall-to-wall with energy, determination, and a real sense of hope as thousands of job seekers made their way into the West Jefferson “Second Chance” Hiring Fair — an event […]

For generations, African Americans have stood on the front lines of America’s defense — not only protecting freedom but defining what that freedom truly means. From the earliest days of this nation to the complex global conflicts of today, Black […]

The 2025–2026 Birmingham Squadron season officially tipped off on November 7th at Legacy Arena against the Austin Spurs — marking Year Five for the Pelicans’ G-League affiliate right here in the Magic City. A Milestone Season for the Squadron Although […]

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office – Bessemer Division, led by District Attorney Lynneice O. Washington, is hosting the West Jefferson Second Chance Hiring Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bessemer Civic […]

The Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Perkins Law, LLC, hosted A Salute to Alpha Excellence — an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, brotherhood, and community impact. The reception, held at the Boutwell Auditorium Exhibition Hall on […]