A chat with Jacob “JJ” Reach, Republican candidate, Sheriff, Jefferson County
Retired Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Jacob “JJ” Reach has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Jefferson County as the Republican candidate.... Read More
Bessemer Academy’s Kennedy Childers named AISA Player of the Year by ASWA
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has named Bessemer Academy senior Kennedy Childers the AISA Softball Player of the Year. Childers was also... Read More
Second Avenue Beulah VBS set for June 29-July 2
Come and get hooked on Jesus and reel in a faith that will last a lifetime. Second Avenue Beulah Baptist Church Vacation... Read More
Donald Lewis promoted to rank of Police Detective
There have been several recent promotions within the Bessemer Police Department, including the promotion of Traffic Homicide Investigator Donald Lewis to the... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Aldridge Gardens site of 23rd Annual Hydrangeas Under the Stars
It was a beautiful but warm evening at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover for the 23rd Annual Hydrangeas Under the Stars affair. The... Read More
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