The Alabama Beacon

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, May 8, signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 to authorize the governor to call a special election in certain congressional and state senate districts in anticipation of favorable court action in the state’s ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor issued the following statement: “With this special session successfully behind...

Council members Person and Porter host Community Resource event

This past week Bessemer councilman Chester Porter (District 2) and councilwoman Sarah Person (District 3) held a Community Resource Event. The event is set to keep community members and Bessemer residents informed and connected within current and present agendas, activities and more throughout the city. Designed to provide valuable information for all concerned, the meeting...

Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds voters of photo ID requirements ahead of upcoming elections

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding voters of the State’s photo identification requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process on Election Day. “My record on photo voter identification requirements is very clear. I have worked hard to ensure that Alabama has some of the most airtight voter ID laws in the...

Willoughby Contracting Co. awarded water facilities relocation contract

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), East Central Region, authorized the city of Bessemer to award a construction contract for the relocation of water facilities that conflict with the construction of Project No. STPBH-3713 (252). The project consists of widening, resurfacing and drainage improvements on CR-337 (McCalla Road) from CR-18 (Eastern Valley Road) to CR-20...

Jefferson County Farm-City Committee honored

The Jefferson County Farm-City Committee was honored for the Best Farm-City Dinner for larger population counties during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon in Auburn on April 9. Jefferson County received cash prizes from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) for their work, which centered around the theme “Grow Alabama.” The annual banquet, hosted at The...

Patrol Officer Robinson promoted to Environmental Officer

Officer Derrick Robinson went from driving tractor-trailers for 21 years to today driving a police car for nearly four years. The Bessemer Police Department hired Robinson in June of 2022 at 52 years of age. Four years later, he has been promoted to the position of environmental officer for the city of Bessemer. Officer Robinson...

Bessemer Police Officer Bolden promoted to Sgt.

Bessemer Police Sgt. Tommie Bolden has been with the Bessemer Police Department since 2017. Bolden was hired as a correctional officer for the Bessemer City Jail. Recently, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. The promotion ceremony was held at the Bessemer Civic Center. Bolden said, “I would like to thank Police Chief Carmichael...

A chat with Carol Rodriguez, owner, Carol’s Embroidery

Embroidery is beautiful. Carol’s Embroidery opened in Hueytown in June of 2025 by Carol Rodriguez. A Fairfield native, Carol’s business is located in her husband Ceasar Rodriguez’s business, American Pride Trophies and Awards, at 1011-D Brooklane Drive in Hueytown. She has years of experience as a quilter and a seamstress. With a cute smile and...

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