Bessemer, AL news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In Bessemer, AL on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: I-459 fatal crash; voting, home buyout updates. Also: One person died in a fiery crash on Interstate 459 in Bessemer early Wednesday morning; QTS Data Centers is offering to buy homes near its planned Project Marvel facility and postponed a meeting with Bessemer's mayor. Weather: Mostly clear today, 51–76°F with light winds and no rain.

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Headlines

One person died in a fiery crash on Interstate 459 in Bessemer early Wednesday morning.AL.com · Oct 21, 8:36 PM

News & local government

QTS Data Centers is offering to buy homes near its planned Project Marvel facility and postponed a meeting with Bessemer's mayor.AL.com · Oct 21, 11:23 AM
Bessemer's newly elected mayor has suspended the police chief over alleged insubordination.AL.com · Oct 20, 8:43 PM

Community & volunteering

Volunteer to help build homes at Griffith Station in the region; sign up through Jefferson County.Jefferson County · Oct 21, 11:37 AM · Around

Notices, lost & found

Jefferson County Health Department will pay $2.25 million to settle a data breach lawsuit.The HIPAA Journal · Oct 21, 11:35 AM · Around
Drive-thru voting is now available in Jefferson County; check details for locations and hours.WTRF · Oct 21, 8:38 PM · Around

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