Bessemer News

Bessemer dialysis center shut down after 2 patients die - A Bessemer dialysis center has been shut down and is under investigation after two of its patients died. - Fri, 17 May 2013

Bessemer city proposes changes to keep Gip's Place open - The city of Bessemer has proposed several changes to keep the live music parties going at juke joint Gip's Place. - Wed, 15 May 2013

Inmate stabbed to death at Bessemer facility - The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a deadly stabbing of an inmate in a Bessemer facility from Sunday. - Mon, 20 May 2013

Gip's Place, Bessemer city come to agreement over parties - The city of Bessemer and local juke joint Gip's Place have reached an agreement that will ensure the party will continue. - Wed, 15 May 2013

Tensions boil at Gip's Place tonight - Tensions are boiling over at a famous bar in Bessemer called Gip's Place. - Sat, 11 May 2013

Bessemer police investigate shooting - Bessemer police officers are investigating a shooting that happened around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 9. Police say the shooting happened on Fairfax Avenue and 15th Street. Police have not yet confirmed - Thu, 09 May 2013

Woman injured in Bessemer shooting - Bessemer police officers are investigating a shooting that injured a female passenger inside a car on Fairfax Avenue. - Thu, 09 May 2013

Child shot while riding in car in Brighton Sunday - A child is recovering in the hospital Monday, after being shot in Brighton. - Mon, 20 May 2013

Bessemer closes down Gip's Place for not having a business license - A "juke joint" in Bessemer called "Gip's Place" is closed after city leaders say it is operating illegally. - Mon, 06 May 2013

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Authorities trying to identify decomposed body in Bessemer - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama - An autopsy will be performed today on the decomposed body of a man found Thursday evening in Bessemer. Bessemer police found the man's body at 629 20th Street about 6 p.m. Authorities said there was no obvious sign of foul ... - Fri, 17 May 2013

Woman shot while riding in car in Bessemer - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama - Bessemer police are investigating a shooting today that left one woman injured inside a car. The driver of that car and a small child also in the vehicle weren't injured, police said. No arrests have been made. The shooting happened ... - Thu, 09 May 2013

Bessemer police need help identifying shooting suspects - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama - Bessemer police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who they say opened fire on three people inside a car last week near the offices of the Bessemer Housing Authority. A female passenger inside the car was struck ... - Fri, 17 May 2013

Bessemer police seek to identify, honor, slain officers in old photos, find ... - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama -- Sgt. Hank Edwards has been a police officer in Bessemer since 1996 and currently serves as warden at the city jail. He is also a self-described "history nut." Recently, the sergeant's day job and avocation have begun to merge. - Fri, 24 May 2013

Bessemer council sees proposed design for long-desired city recreation center - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama -- The Bessemer City Council heard a presentation of the preliminary design for a new city recreational facility at its monthly planning session Tuesday. The design for the facility, which is planned for Roosevelt Park, was presented ... - Thu, 16 May 2013

Bessemer police investigating body found in car Monday afternoon near Hueytown - al.com (blog) - HUEYTOWN, Alabama -- Bessemer police are investigating a body found in a car Monday afternoon that is believed to be connected to a missing person's case. Bessemer Police and Fire were dispatched to the Hueytown and Bessemer city line about 2:30 ...Body found in missing man's car in Hueytown - WBRC - Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Bessemer school board continues negotiation with city over middle school price - al.com (blog) - BESSEMER, Alabama - Negotiations with Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley for Bessemer Schools to purchase James A. Davis Middle School continue, said Bessemer Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred D. Primm. An offer has been made, although the board ... - Fri, 26 Apr 2013

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