Bessemer structures declared dangerous and public nuisance

At a recent meeting of the Bessemer City Council, it was determined that certain structures in the city constitute a dangerous structure and public nuisance declaration. One structure is located at 1024 17th Street North, parcel number 38-00-09-2-008-001-001. Another structure is located at 1920 Granville Avenue, parcel number 38-00-10-4-006-012.000. The Chief Building Officer of the...
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Bessemer man driver of car in fatal crash

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, has claimed two lives. George L. Porter III, 19, of Tuscaloosa, and Latayia Necole Furr Prewitt, 22, of Tuscaloosa, were both fatally injured when the 2013 Nissan Maxima they were passengers in left the roadway, struck a guy wire, went airborne, and overturned....
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Mykeshia Myles Jones wins run-off election for Ass’t Tax Collector, Jefferson Co.

Political newcomer Mykeshia Myles Jones defeated incumbent Ron Marshall for Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer Division, Jefferson County in the Tuesday, June 16 Democrat runoff. Bessemer resident Jones earned nearly 53% (3,914) of the vote to Marshall’s 47% (3,504). Voter turnout was only 10.53% If you don’t know her, research her. Jones said, “I appreciate the...
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Flash flooding reported throughout Jefferson County

Parts of central Alabama experienced significant flash flooding on Saturday afternoon, June 20, after intense rainfall moved through Jefferson County. Officials reported that more than six inches of rain fell in just over an hour in some areas, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving roads impassable. Several vehicles were stranded, trees were downed, and some areas...
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Court records show eight charges filed against New Orleans man in fatal Bessemer bus stabbing

Charges include four felonies and four misdemeanors A New Orleans man, Pierre Seymour Eskew, 35, faces eight criminal charges, including four felonies, in connection with the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Darryel Sutton aboard a charter bus in Bessemer on June 15. According to Jefferson County District Court records in the Bessemer Division, Eskew is charged...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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