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 Bible School is scheduled for June 29-July 2, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme for the event is “Hooked! Reeled in to Serve God.” The church is located at 1022 Second... 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 rank of detective. Bessemer Police Chief Gary Carmichael made the promotion of Lewis official. Originally from Birmingham, Lewis joined the department in 2016 as an officer. From 2021 to 2026, he served as... 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 Saturday, June 13, fundraiser benefited Aldridge Gardens. The cocktail reception and silent auction were held in the Aldridge House, while dinner and the live auction took place in The Pavilion. The honorary hosts... 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 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... 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 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.... 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 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... 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 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... 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, 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... 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 at approximately 10:22 p.m. near 22nd Street South and Arlington Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama. According to police, an officer stopped a vehicle after it ran a stop sign. While the officer was speaking... 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 for Saturday, June 27, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hueytown City Park in Hueytown, Alabama. The event is being jointly organized by the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce and Hueytown CityFest in... Read More