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What to expect as Amazon’s union vote comes to an end

It could take days or even weeks to learn the outcome. Amazon plants across the country are watching.

March 30, 2021

Lowe’s will locate distribution center in Bessemer

The bulk distribution facility will allow Lowe’s to provide quicker deliveries to customers across Alabama and the Southeast.

November 10, 2020

Alabama Democrats launch “biggest” turnout campaign in their history

“Our organizers and volunteers have been working relentlessly to turn out the vote,” the Alabama Democratic Party said.

October 31, 2020

Parole officers shot at in Bessemer

Thursday, two law enforcement officers from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles were fired upon as they approached a Bessemer home to conduct a supervisory visit with an offender. Officer in Charge Sidney Yarbrough and Officer Steven Motley, both assigned to the Bureau’s Bessemer Field Office, were not injured in the attack. Other parole … Continued

June 22, 2020

Arrangements set for fallen Moody police Sgt. Stephen Williams

The funeral arrangements have been set for fallen Moody Police officer Sgt. Stephen Williams. Sergeant Williams was shot responding to a call at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411 late on Tuesday night. He and a police trainee were taking a barrage of gunfire almost immediately after arriving on the scene. Williams was struck … Continued

June 5, 2020

Drive-thru coronavirus testing open in Birmingham, Bessemer

Note: This article is from March 13. New coronavirus testing resources are located on this page, which will be regularly updated. Two new drive-thru locations in Birmingham and Bessemer are accepting samples to be tested for the novel coronavirus at a Birmingham company’s lab, and can have results within four hours, according to the company. … Continued

March 13, 2020

2019 was record year in Alabama for low unemployment, total employment and wages

2019 will be remembered for both our bicentennial as a state and for the record low unemployment. Not only are more people working in Alabama than ever before but average wages are also at a record high. “I’m so proud to be able to close out this decade with record-breaking economic measures,” Alabama Governor Kay … Continued

January 27, 2020

Carvana plans to open Alabama distribution hub, creating more than 450 jobs

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, plans to invest more than $40 million to construct an Alabama distribution and fulfillment center, creating more than 450 jobs in Bessemer. Carvana, the fastest-growing auto retailer in the U.S., plans to open the Jefferson County facility to … Continued

November 6, 2019

State unemployment drops again in September

Friday, the Alabama Department of Labor announced that our state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 3.0 percent. The governor said in a statement that she is very proud of this news, but is remaining laser focused on helping all Alabamians who want a job to get a job. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey … Continued

October 23, 2019