The Bessemer Downtown Development Authority is working to increase downtown activity, following the demolition last year of two buildings on the corner of South Sophie and East Longyear streets. At ...

Despite public opposition and concerns about water usage, pollution, and lack of transparency, the Bessemer, Alabama city council voted 5-2 to rezone a wooded property for the construction of a $14.5 ...

BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are investigating after a building in downtown Bessemer was fully engulfed in flames Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 11:40 a.m. at a building containing ...

It is a landmark of Alabama history. The Bright Star is the place to see and be seen. Anybody who is famous and well-connected in Alabama politics eats at the Bright Star when they are in Birmingham.

The City of Bessemer dedicated a street to Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Thursday, taking the former Alabama All-American back to where he grew up at 2305 Fairfax Ave. After unveiling a sign ...