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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
Dog shot, killed during Bessemer PD traffic stop
The Bessemer Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer and a dog after a traffic stop on June 21... Read More
Hueytown Chamber & CityFest Red, White & Boom set for June 27
Wesley Wicks, Carson Rollins, Maggie Raney, Debbie Kiker and Jay Jacks(above) Red, White & Boom is a free patriotic community celebration planned... Read More