Tag: Bessemer
The economic growth of Bessemer builds momentum
bessemeral.org
Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley highlighted economic growth, infrastructure improvements and crime reduction during the 2019 State of the City address delivered Monday, January 28,...
Chuantae Brown Announces Run For Bessemer Judicial Seat
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Add Chuantae Brown’s name to the nearly two dozen black women in Alabama’s largest county who are running for elected...
Residents reminded to recycle used cooking oil and grease. Here’s how.
Special to the Times
Jefferson County CEO Tony Petelos is reminding residents to recycle their used cooking oil and grease, especially during the upcoming holiday...
Bessemer names its first-ever black fire chief
Times Staff Report
Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley on Monday announced the appointment of Randall McFarland, the first African-American fire chief in the city’s 130-year history.
McFarland,...
Monique “Mo” Jefferson’s journey from Ramsay High to champion trainer
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
In high school and college Monique “Mo” Jefferson was always considered a “gym rat” and nothing has changed in her...
‘There will be conflicts. How you resolve them is what matters’
By Chanda Temple
Special to The Birmingham Times
“You Had Me at Hello” highlights married couples and the love that binds them. In honor of Veterans...
Local favorite, Milo’s Tea celebrates expanding Bessemer headquarters
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Milo’s Tea Company announced on Tuesday the opening of their newly expanded 15.5-acre headquarters in Bessemer.
“We’re proud of Milo’s as...
Lynneice Washington beat breast cancer and now she nurtures others
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Lynneice Washington remembers the time as one filled with challenges in her life. She was campaigning for a district judge...
Jefferson County delivers $69 million surplus to area school systems
By Marie Leech
Alabama NewsCenter
The Jefferson County Commission doled out more than $69 million in surplus funds this week to area school systems, in what...
More Than 200 attend Healing Initiative Event in Midfield
Times Staff Report
More than 200 students, families, elected officials and community leaders turned out for Saturday’s Children Healing Initiative – Loving Life! (CHILL!) event...