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Bessemer, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Bessemer! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Bessemer teen killed in house collapse; investigators probing what went wrong
- What Bessemerās 914-acre rezoning really changes for Project Marvel
- How the new Morgan RoadāLakeshore link could change your commute
Also on today's calendar: Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 17-year-old killed in Bessemer house collapse (wvtm13.com) ā A 17-year-old boy was killed when a condemned house collapsed during renovation work Saturday afternoon in Bessemer, on the 300 block of Black Avenue. Bessemer fire crews and police responded, and authorities are still investigating what caused the deadly collapse. 
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2. Bessemer approves rezoning of 914 acres for 'Project Marvel' data center (abc3340.com) ā Bessemer leaders have approved rezoning 914 more acres for the controversial āProject Marvelā data center, expanding its footprint while keeping the same number of buildings. Officials say the redesign adds buffers, open space, and more distance from the Northern Beltline and nearby homes, but some neighbors still worry about water, wildlife, noise, and infrastructure impacts. Ā Ā Ā
3. ALDOT project to connect Morgan Road to Lakeshore Parkway advances in Bessemer (abc3340.com) ā Drivers in and around Bessemer can expect big changes as ALDOT pushes ahead with connecting Morgan Road directly to Lakeshore Parkway in partnership with the city and Jefferson County. The project widens SR-150, replaces a 93-year-old bridge, and links to a new diverging diamond interchange at I-65, aiming to ease congestion near major distribution centers over the next several years. Ā Ā Ā
4. Coalition supports Bessemer decision on Northern Beltline and data center (wvtm13.com) ā Bessemerās latest move on the massive data center project clears the way for it to coexist with the planned Northern Beltline, drawing praise from a regional transportation coalition. Supporters say the decision protects a key interchange in Bessemer and could spur long-term economic growth similar to development along I-459, while keeping both the road and tech project on track. Ā Ā Ā
5. Federal court allows transgender worker's discrimination claim to proceed (newenglandbizlawupdate.com) ā A recent federal court ruling centers on a transgender physical therapist assistant who worked at a Bessemer clinic and claims she was fired shortly after disclosing her gender identity. The judge refused to dismiss her Title VII discrimination case, saying the timing and vague reason for termination were enough to let the lawsuit move forward. Employers are reminded to document clear, consistent reasons for firing workers. Ā Ā Ā
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Bessemer City Purple Tigers vs Carver Rams
Bessemer City School, 4950 Premiere Pkwy, Bessemer
5:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues
1700 3rd Ave N , Bessemer
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BBQ & Blues Festival
1700 3rd Ave N , Bessemer
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Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival
1700 3rd Ave N , Bessemer
4:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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SUFFS The Musical
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
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Baseball vs Oak Mtn. (V)
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
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Boy's Soccer Game (V)
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
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Ribbon Cutting: Ryan Goolsby State Farm Agency
Ryan Goolsby State Farm Agency , 3109 Blue Lake Drive , Vestavia Hills
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Softball vs Chelsea (JV,V)
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
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Softball: Varsity at Oxford (Away)
Choccolocco Park , 954 Leon Smith Pkwy , Oxford
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Baseball @ Oak Mtn. (V)
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
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Boy's Soccer @ Spain Park
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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Mccalla Bessemer area/loud George. He is a very gentle man. My number is on his collar. Please please please help me bring him home 205-848-9030 (Nextdoor Bent Brook) - Large brown dog with black collar came up to us in my yard this morning in Rosser Farms.
He wonāt let me walk up to him to see if he has a name or number on his collar. Heās not staying here, he keeps running off and then showing back upā¦ (Nextdoor Bent Brook)
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