Bessemer City Council approves data center construction despite public concerns
Despite objections over pollution, energy and water usage, the council voted to rezone 670 acres for the $14 billion center.
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Bessemer data center developer vows not to impede Northern Beltline
The developer of Bessemer's new data center publicly committed to the city council that the project won't interfere with Northern Beltline.
November 19, 2025
Bessemer City Council approves adding data centers to industrial zoning
Approving the ordinance could open the door for more data center projects in Bessemer's future.
Bessemer city government clashes with residents over proposed hyper-scale data center
Residents loudly opposed a proposed 4.5-million-square-foot data center, fearing resource drain, environmental impacts and questionable revenue.
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See recent postsThe Bright Star: an Alabama institution
Anybody who is famous and well connected in Alabama politics eats at The Bright Star.
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant.
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure.
Rep. Sewell tours new UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer
The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure.
August 19, 2024
House District 55 candidate Marable says “I won’t be controlled”
The primary election is set for Tuesday, Sept. 26. There are seven total candidates vying for the Democratic nomination.
New Bessemer Rep. Tillman brings law, education experience to seat
Tillman grew up around politics as his mother brought him to work the polls and pass out campaign literature.